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

Question 1

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 2

What is the nature of the flight shown in the given ATC flight plan? Use figure (PFP-051a)

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Night flight under visual flight rules.

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Flight under instrument flight rules.

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Border crossing flight.

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Traffic pattern under visual flight rules.

Question 3

The term "FATO" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

An area for final approach and take-off for helicopters.

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A treaty between federal organisations.

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A noise abatement procedure for VFR traffic.

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A missed approach procedure for essential traffic.

Question 4

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 5

The maximum endurance with a helicopter is achieved by flying at...

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A lower speed than for maximum range and at the lowest altitude that is safely possible.

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The same speed as for maximum range and at optimum height.

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A lower speed than for maximum range and at the service ceiling.

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A higher speed than for maximum range and at the lowest altitude that is safely possible.

Question 6

Why must an aircraft be loaded so that the centre of gravity (CG) remains within the approved limits during all phases of flight?

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To ensure both stability and controllability of the aircraft.

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To prevent the aircraft from exceeding the maximum permissible airspeed during descent.

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To prevent the aircraft from stalling in all phases of flight.

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To prevent the aircraft from tipping onto its tail while being loaded.

Question 7

Which statement about fuel planning is correct?

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It must include planned fuel, contingencies/reserves and operational requirements.

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It may ignore start, taxi and holding fuel.

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It is not needed for local flights.

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It is always based on maximum fuel only.

Question 8

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 9

Which action best supports safe management of temperature correction?

Accepted Answer

Use the actual or forecast temperature for performance planning.

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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 10

The term "datum" with regard to a mass and balance calculation defines...

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The point on the longitudinal axis of an aircraft or its extension from which the centres of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The distance from the reference plane to the centre of gravity of an aircraft.

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The point on the vertical axis of an aircraft or its extension from which the centres of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The point on the lateral axis of an aircraft or its extension from which the centres of gravity of all masses are referenced.

Question 11

A helicopter burns 33 l/h. Planned flight time is 75 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

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62 l

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42 l

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52 l

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70 l

Question 12

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

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It can increase control forces and reduce the ability to flare.

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It always improves hover performance.

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It reduces all power required.

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It removes the need for a load sheet.

Question 13

A helicopter burns 34 l/h. Planned flight time is 50 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

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49 l

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29 l

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39 l

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57 l

Question 14

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

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50 minutes

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42 minutes

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60 minutes

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68 minutes

Question 15

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

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Centre of gravity.

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Centre of pressure.

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Neutral point.

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Stagnation point.

Question 16

Which factor has a positive effect on the power required?

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Clean blades

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Unleaded fuel

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Icy helicopter airframe

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High density altitude

Question 17

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

Accepted Answer

Flight Information Service (FIS).

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

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Next airport operator en-route.

Question 18

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation?

Accepted Answer

C

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A

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B

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D

Question 19

Why does the VNE decrease with increasing pressure altitude?

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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 20

The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes...

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The mass of the aircraft plus standard items such as unusable fuel and other unusable liquids, lubricating oil in engine and auxiliary units, fire extinguishers, pyrotechnics, emergency oxygen equipment, supplementary electronic equipment.

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The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation including crew, navigation instruments and engine cowling.

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The total mass of an aircraft ready for a specific type of operation including the required fuel and crew, but excluding traffic load.

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The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation excluding unusable fuel and traffic load. The mass includes items such as crew and crew baggage.

Question 21

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

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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 22

What is the maximum helicopter mass to conduct a hover in ground effect at 9000 feet pressure altitude and an outside air temperature of +10° C? Use figure (PFP-045)

Accepted Answer

2410 lb

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2410 kg

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2360 kg

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2360 lb

Question 23

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 24

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 25

How much taxi fuel must be consumed before take-off to reduce the aircraft mass to the maximum take-off mass? Maximum ramp mass (MRM): 1150 kg Actual ramp mass: 1148 kg Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 1145 kg

Accepted Answer

4 L

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3 L

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2 L

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5 L

Question 26

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 27

According to the aeronautical chart, Friesach/Hirt (LOKH) has a 707 m grass runway. The preferred runway is 17 due to a surface wind of 180°/10 kt. The required landing distance for your aircraft under the present conditions is 550 m. Considering the NOTAM below, is it safe to plan LOKH as an alternate aerodrome? Use figure (PFP-026)

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No, because the applicable NOTAM restriction leaves insufficient landing distance.

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Yes, because the published runway length alone is greater than the required landing distance.

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Yes, because NOTAM restrictions do not have to be considered for alternate planning.

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No, because grass runways may never be used as alternate aerodromes.

Question 28

Which action best supports safe management of pressure altitude?

Accepted Answer

Calculate or obtain the relevant pressure altitude.

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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 29

Basic empty mass is 810 kg, occupants are 85 kg and 60 kg, usable fuel for departure is 45 kg and MTOM is 980 kg. Is the mass within limits?

Accepted Answer

No, the calculated take-off mass exceeds the limit.

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Yes, because only basic empty mass is compared with the limit.

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Yes, because fuel may be ignored for helicopters.

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The result cannot be assessed because passenger mass is irrelevant.

Question 30

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 31

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 32

The position of the centre of gravity equals... Use figure (PFP-052e)

Accepted Answer

142 in.

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137.5 in.

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147.5 in.

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145.7 in.

Question 33

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

Accepted Answer

Product of a mass and a balance arm.

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Quotient of a mass and a balance arm.

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Difference of a mass and a balance arm.

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Sum of a mass and a balance arm.

Question 34

Which actions should be taken if the orientation is lost during helicopter flight operations?

Accepted Answer

Continue with planned heading to the next interception line and reorientate from there

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Return to the departure aerodrome and reorientate from there

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Continue the flight in any direction until the navigation can be resumed

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According the Warsaw convention orientation triangles must be flown

Question 35

Which action best supports safe management of take-off power margin?

Accepted Answer

Compare the planned mass and conditions with flight manual performance data.

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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 36

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

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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 37

What is the never-exceed speed at 4000 feet pressure altitude, +10° C outside air temperature and a helicopter mass of 2300 lbs? Use figure (PFP-046)

Accepted Answer

116 KIAS

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126 KIAS

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96 KIAS

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130 KIAS

Question 38

Why is obstacle clearance important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It determines whether the departure or approach path is acceptable.

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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 39

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 40

What is the message of the NOTAM shown below? B7938/25 NOTAMN Q) LECB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3933N00244E005 A) LEPA B) 2511212200 C) 2511220500 E) RWY 24L/06R CLOSED

Accepted Answer

Runway 24L/06R at Palma de Mallorca (LEPA) airport will be closed from November 21st 2025 2200 UTC until November 22nd 2025 0500 UTC

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Runway 24L/06R at Palma de Mallorca (LEPA) airport will be closed from November 21st 2025 2200 local time until November 22nd 2025 0500 local time

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Runway 24L/06R at Palma de Mallorca (LEPA) airport will be closed from present time (000) indefinitely (999)

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Runway 24L/06R at Cataluña/Barcelona (LECB) airport will be closed from November 21st 2025 2200 UTC until November 22nd 2025 0500 UTC

Question 41

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 42

A helicopter burns 28 l/h. Planned flight time is 80 minutes and required reserve is 25 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

Accepted Answer

63 l

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38 l

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50 l

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71 l

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

C

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D

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A

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B

Question 44

The calculated take-off mass is 750 kg and the total moment is 625 000 kg mm (equivalent to 625 kg m). Which numbered cross represents this loading? Use figure (PFP-003); its metric horizontal scale is moment divided by 1 000.

Accepted Answer

1

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3

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4

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2

Question 45

Which statement about tailwind for landing is correct?

Accepted Answer

It increases groundspeed and can increase landing distance or reduce margins.

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It always improves approach angle control.

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It decreases groundspeed.

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It is ignored for helicopter performance.

Question 46

The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...

Accepted Answer

Distance from the datum to the centre of gravity of a mass.

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Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

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Point on the longitudinal axis of an aircraft or its extension from which the centres of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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Distance of a mass from the centre of gravity.

Question 47

Increasing a helicopter's mass will...

Accepted Answer

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 48

How should tailwind be considered during helicopter performance planning?

Accepted Answer

increases groundspeed and normally reduces performance margins.

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It is ignored below 10 kt.

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It changes aircraft mass but not performance.

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It removes the need to check the flight manual.

Question 49

Considering the following fuel data, how much trip fuel is required? Fuel for start-up and taxi: 5 L Fuel for take-off and climb: 12 L Fuel for cruise flight: 25 L Fuel for descent, approach and landing: 7 L Fuel for taxi and parking: 3 L Fuel to alternate: 13 L Final reserve fuel: 10 L

Accepted Answer

44 L

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75 L

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49 L

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52 L

Question 50

Given values: Calculated take-off mass = 746 kg calculated CG = 37.1 cm fuel burn = 30.5 l on station 45 cm. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

Accepted Answer

36.9 cm

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37.5 cm

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36.3 cm

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37.2 cm

Question 51

The centre of gravity (CG) defines...

Accepted Answer

The point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

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The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centres of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The distance from the datum to the position of a mass.

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The product of mass and balance arm.

Question 52

The planned distance is 54 NM and groundspeed is 108 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 53

When landing, if the TAS is significantly less than the ground speed, you will have...

Accepted Answer

Tailwind.

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Headwind.

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Crosswind.

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An inversion.

Question 54

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

Answer

Vy

Question 55

Which action best supports safe management of alternate planning?

Accepted Answer

Select an alternate that remains reachable and suitable.

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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 56

Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause...

Accepted Answer

Uncontrollable attitudes, structural damage, risk of injuries.

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Structural damage, angle of attack stability, velocity stability.

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Calculable instability if the CG is shifting by less than 10 %.

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Continuous attitudes which can be corrected by the pilot using the flight controls.

Question 57

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 58

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 59

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 60

Which action best supports safe management of landing performance margin?

Accepted Answer

Check wind, surface, obstacles and required power.

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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 61

How should crosswind be considered during helicopter performance planning?

Accepted Answer

may limit the operation if it exceeds the demonstrated or approved limit.

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It is ignored below 10 kt.

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It changes aircraft mass but not performance.

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It removes the need to check the flight manual.

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

It affects hover ceiling and climb performance.

Answer

It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

Answer

It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

Answer

It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 63

Calculated take-off mass = 1082 kg, calculated CG = 0.254 m, fuel burn = 55 l on station 0.40 m. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

Accepted Answer

24.8 cm

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25.2 cm

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24.6 cm

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25.4 cm

Question 64

The planned distance is 84 NM and groundspeed is 84 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes

Answer

52 minutes

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70 minutes

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78 minutes

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