Exam quiz Flight Performance and Planning - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Basic empty mass is 640 kg, occupants are 90 kg and 78 kg, usable fuel for departure is 50 kg and MTOM is 890 kg. Is the mass within limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the calculated take-off mass is within the limit.

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Yes, because fuel is not included in take-off mass.

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No, because passenger mass is never included in take-off mass.

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The result cannot be assessed because empty mass is irrelevant.

Question 2

(For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 3

What needs to be observed in conjunction with a flight on a hot day?

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Outside air temperature and pressure altitude should be considered in particular

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Thermal updraft should be used over uninhabited areas

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Low density of the provided fuel should be observed during refueling

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Air-fuel mixture in the climb and cruise should be fully enriched

Question 4

Which point indicates the speed for maximum endurance? Use figure (PFP-044)

Accepted Answer

3

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1

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4

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2

Question 5

What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?

Accepted Answer

74 kg

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74 lbs

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142 lbs

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142 kg

Question 6

The specified speed in the ATS flight plan equals: Use figure (PFP-051)

Accepted Answer

100 kt.

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100 m/h.

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100 km/h.

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1000 kt.

Question 7

For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 725 kg and a total moment of 650 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? Use figure (PFP-004)

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3

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2

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1

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4

Question 8

Why does the VNE decrease with increasing pressure altitude?

Accepted Answer

The true airspeed (TAS) increases

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The groundspeed (GS) decreases

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The rotor thrust exceeds the permissible structure limitations

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The tail rotor effectiveness does not provide directional stability

Question 9

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

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C

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D

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A

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B

Question 10

The planned distance is 60 NM and groundspeed is 80 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

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37 minutes

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55 minutes

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63 minutes

Question 11

The density of AVGAS 100LL at 15° C is...

Accepted Answer

0.72 kg/l

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1.0 kg/l

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0.82 kg/l

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0.68 kg/l

Question 12

A helicopter burns 48 l/h. Planned flight time is 25 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

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40 l

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20 l

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30 l

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48 l

Question 13

The planned distance is 36 NM and groundspeed is 72 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

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22 minutes

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40 minutes

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48 minutes

Question 14

Which point indicates the speed for maximum range? Use figure (PFP-044)

Accepted Answer

4

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1

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2

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3

Question 15

The planned distance is 72 NM and groundspeed is 96 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

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37 minutes

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55 minutes

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63 minutes

Question 16

The planned distance is 45 NM and groundspeed is 90 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

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22 minutes

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40 minutes

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48 minutes

Question 17

Why is wind component important for a PPL(H) flight?

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It affects groundspeed and performance margins.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 18

Which section of the flight manual describes the centre of gravity limitations of a helicopter?

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

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Supplements

Question 19

Which statement about hover out of ground effect is correct?

Accepted Answer

It requires more power than hovering in ground effect.

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It always requires less power than IGE hover.

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It is possible at any mass and temperature.

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It is unaffected by altitude.

Question 20

The power output of a turbine engine is limited by...

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Compressor RPM, turbine inlet temperature, and main rotor gearbox.

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Auxiliary equipment rack and exhaust system in multi-shaft turbine engines.

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Fuel type, burn rate, and exhaust system.

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Freewheel unit and main rotor gearbox in single-shaft turbine engines.

Question 21

Why is baggage location important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It can affect longitudinal and lateral centre of gravity.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 22

The centre of gravity has to be located...

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Between the front and the rear CG limit.

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Behind the rear CG limit.

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Right of the lateral CG limit.

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In front of the front CG limit.

Question 23

The total weight of an aircraft is acting vertically through the...

Accepted Answer

Centre of gravity.

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Centre of pressure.

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Neutral point.

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Stagnation point.

Question 24

Which statement about lateral centre of gravity is correct?

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It is important in helicopters because asymmetric loading can affect control margins.

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It is relevant only to gliders.

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It is ignored when fuel is full.

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It is controlled by ATC clearance.

Question 25

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Regular location messages

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Approved exceptions

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Transmission of hazard reports

Question 26

The term "centre of gravity" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The point at which the total mass of the aircraft is considered to act.

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The heaviest point on an aircraft.

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Another designation for the neutral point.

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Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.

Question 27

The planned distance is 100 NM and groundspeed is 120 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

50 minutes

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42 minutes

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60 minutes

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68 minutes

Question 28

Why is temperature correction important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

High temperature reduces density and performance.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 29

The conversion factor from kilogram [kg] into pounds [lb] is...

Accepted Answer

Kg x 2.205 = lb.

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Kg / 2.205 = lb.

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Kg x 0.454 = lb.

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Kg x 2 = lb.

Question 30

When preparing to carry out the weighing procedure on an aircraft, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Drain all useable fuel

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Remove the batteries

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Remove service equipment

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Drain all engine tank oil

Question 31

Increasing a helicopter's mass will...

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Decrease the rate of climb.

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Increase the climb path angle.

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Increase the lift coefficient.

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Decrease the power available.

Question 32

Why is fuel burn monitoring important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It detects deviations from the plan early.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 33

What are the variable physical properties of the atmosphere that affect the helicopter performance?

Accepted Answer

Temperature, pressure, and humidity

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Temperature, pressure, and carbon content

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Pressure, humidity, and specific gravity

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Pressure, humidity, and nitrogen content

Question 34

Why is alternate planning important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It gives a practical option if the destination becomes unsuitable.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 35

A helicopter burns 30 l/h. Planned flight time is 70 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

Accepted Answer

55 l

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35 l

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45 l

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63 l

Question 36

Which factor has a positive effect on the power required?

Accepted Answer

Clean blades

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Unleaded fuel

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Icy helicopter airframe

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High density altitude

Question 37

The empty weight and the corresponding centre of gravity (CG) of an aircraft are initially determined...

Accepted Answer

By weighing.

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Through data provided by the aircraft manufacturer.

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For one aircraft of a type only, since all aircraft of the same type have the same mass and CG position.

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By calculation.

Question 38

Which statement about slope operations is correct?

Accepted Answer

They require checking the helicopter limitations and available control margin.

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They are limited only by passenger comfort.

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They remove the need for wind assessment.

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They are always safer than level ground operations.

Question 39

What needs to be done to compensate a tail-heavy centre of gravity in a helicopter?

Accepted Answer

Add additional load in the front of the helicopter cabin

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Remove all unnecessary attachment parts and covers

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Remove unneeded equipment from the cockpit

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Add additional fuel to the fuel tank behind the main rotor mast

Question 40

What is the maximum pressure altitude to conduct a hover in ground effect if the helicopter mass equals 2400 lbs and the outside air temperature is +20° C? Use figure (PFP-045)

Accepted Answer

8600 ft

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9000 ft

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11000 ft

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9500 ft

Question 41

What is the lowest possible VFR flight level if a true course of 181° is selected and a variation of 3° east exists?

Accepted Answer

FL 055

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FL 065

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FL 060

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FL 050

Question 42

Basic empty mass is 685 kg, occupants are 75 kg and 82 kg, usable fuel for departure is 40 kg and MTOM is 900 kg. Is the mass within limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the calculated take-off mass is within the limit.

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Yes, because fuel is not included in take-off mass.

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No, because passenger mass is never included in take-off mass.

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The result cannot be assessed because empty mass is irrelevant.

Question 43

Calculated take-off mass = 2300 lbs, calculated CG = 95.75 in, fuel burn = 170 lbs on station 87.00 in. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

Accepted Answer

96.45 in

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96.57 in

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97.39 in

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94.11 in

Question 44

Basic empty mass is 720 kg, occupants are 80 kg and 65 kg, usable fuel for departure is 35 kg and MTOM is 920 kg. Is the mass within limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the calculated take-off mass is within the limit.

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Yes, because fuel is not included in take-off mass.

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No, because passenger mass is never included in take-off mass.

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The result cannot be assessed because empty mass is irrelevant.

Question 45

The planned distance is 30 NM and groundspeed is 60 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

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22 minutes

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40 minutes

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48 minutes

Question 46

Why is fuel reserve important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It protects against delays, wind error and diversion needs.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 47

Which is the most recently determined empty mass and the associated centre of gravity (CG) arm from the aircraft documentation? Use figure (PFP-006)

Accepted Answer

498 kg; 0.28059 m

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512 kg; 0.28539 m

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4 kg; 1.1 m

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5 kg; 1.3 m

Question 48

The power output of a piston engine is limited by...

Accepted Answer

Main rotor gearbox.

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Exhaust system.

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Crankcase.

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Centrifugal clutch.

Question 49

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... Use figure (PFP-030)

Accepted Answer

4.500 ft MSL.

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1.500 ft AGL.

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1.500 ft MSL.

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4.500 ft AGL.

Question 50

Which statement about density altitude is correct?

Accepted Answer

It increases when pressure decreases or temperature increases.

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It decreases as temperature increases.

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It is the same as QFE.

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It is unaffected by elevation.

Question 51

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

Accepted Answer

The CG of a mass and the datum line.

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The CG of a mass and the rear CG limit.

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The front CG limit and the datum line.

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The front CG limit and the rear CG limit.

Question 52

What should be considered regarding ice formation during flight?

Accepted Answer

An increase in mass and drag and a significant lift reduction

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An increase in both drag and lift coefficient due to a mass increase

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An increase in mass and a decrease in drag

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An increase in mass and a reduced rate of descent

Question 53

A helicopter approach is conducted into the wind because...

Accepted Answer

This provides more control at low groundspeeds.

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It reduces groundspeed and increases the landing distance.

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It increases the true airspeed and decreases the landing distance.

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This avoids wake turbulence near the touchdown zone.

Question 54

A helicopter burns 40 l/h. Planned flight time is 35 minutes and required reserve is 15 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

Accepted Answer

39 l

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24 l

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31 l

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47 l

Question 55

Why is pressure altitude important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It affects hover ceiling and climb performance.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 56

Which statement about centre of gravity aft of limit is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can reduce stability and make pitch control more difficult.

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It always improves controllability.

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It has no effect on helicopter handling.

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It is corrected by changing QNH.

Question 57

Why is respecting the approved centre of gravity (CG) range especially important for helicopter operations?

Accepted Answer

Because it preserves both stability and controllability of the helicopter.

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Because it prevents retreating blade stall.

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Because it prevents the helicopter from exceeding VNE during descent.

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Because it prevents all dynamic rollover cases.

Question 58

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

Accepted Answer

Mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Documentation of the annual inspection.

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Performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Certificate of airworthiness.

Question 59

Which action best supports safe management of obstacle clearance?

Accepted Answer

Plan a path with adequate clearance and escape options.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 60

Which statement about headwind for take-off is correct?

Accepted Answer

It normally improves take-off performance compared with still air.

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It always reduces climb performance.

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It has no effect on the rotor disc.

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It makes the air less dense.

Question 61

The position of the centre of gravity (including fuel) equals... Use figure (PFP-053e)

Accepted Answer

37.1 cm.

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0.403 m.

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37.3 cm.

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0.401 m.

Question 62

What factor is affected by headwind during a departure?

Accepted Answer

Climb path angle

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Rate of climb

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Vx

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Vy

Question 63

The term "maximum elevation figure" (MEF) is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next higher 100 ft.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin of 1000 ft (305 m), rounded to the next higher 100 ft.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 1 degree of latitude and 1 degree of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next lower 100 ft.

Question 64

A flight plan has been filed for a flight departing at an uncontrolled aerodrome. When has the actual take-off time been transmitted to ATC?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after take-off.

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At deviation from expected off-block time by more than 15 min.

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When landing is assured.

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Upon request from ATC.

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