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

Question 1

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

Answer

126 KIAS

Answer

96 KIAS

Answer

130 KIAS

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

Basic empty mass is 760 kg, occupants are 70 kg and 70 kg, usable fuel for departure is 28 kg and MTOM is 930 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 6

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 7

During a flight with a flight plan submitted, landing is conducted at an aerodrome other than the destination stated in the filed flight plan. Who has to be contacted by the pilot immediately?

Accepted Answer

Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

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The police department

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The flight manager on duty.

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Local office for aerial supervision.

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

What document contains information about the fuel consumption?

Accepted Answer

Flight manual (POH)

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Mass and balance report

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Log book

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Airworthiness certificate

Question 11

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 12

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 13

What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?

Accepted Answer

They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

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To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

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They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

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To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

Question 14

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 15

A helicopter burns 32 l/h. Planned flight time is 45 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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32 l

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47 l

Question 16

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 17

Loads must be adequately secured in order to...

Accepted Answer

Avoid any centre of gravity (CG) movements.

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Allow steep turns.

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Prevent excessive 'g'-loading during the landing flare.

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Carry extra fuel.

Question 18

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.

Question 19

Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Weight and balance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

Question 20

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 21

Which action best supports safe management of baggage location?

Accepted Answer

Load baggage only in approved locations and secure it.

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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 22

The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...

Accepted Answer

Magnetic course (MC).

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True heading (TH).

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True course (TC).

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Magnetic heading (MH).

Question 23

Why is landing performance margin important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It confirms that the selected site is suitable for the planned arrival.

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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

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

Answer

75 L

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49 L

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52 L

Question 25

What is the maximum helicopter mass to conduct a departure at 8000 feet pressure altitude and an outside air temperature of +20° C? Max. gross mass: 2500 lbs. Min. gross mass: 1600 lbs. Use figure (PFP-045)

Accepted Answer

2460 lbs

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1950 lbs

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2500 lbs

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1550 lbs

Question 26

Why is surface condition important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

Dust, snow, slope or loose material can affect safety.

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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 27

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

Accepted Answer

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 28

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

Accepted Answer

40 l

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20 l

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30 l

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48 l

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

A helicopter burns 38 l/h. Planned flight time is 55 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 34

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 35

Which statement about useful load is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the difference between maximum allowable mass and basic empty mass.

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It is the mass of unusable fuel only.

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It is the same as centre of gravity arm.

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It is always zero in helicopters.

Question 36

The EOBT (estimated off-block time) is specified in the ATS flight plan as...

Accepted Answer

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

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Local Mean Time (LMT).

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Standard Time (ST).

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Central European Time (CET).

Question 37

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 38

The result of a front CG position is: 1. Increase in stability. 2. Increase in fuel consumption. 3. Increase in stall speed. 4. Increase in range.

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3

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2, 3, 4

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1, 2

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2, 4

Question 39

Which statement about lateral centre of gravity is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 40

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 41

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

Answer

63 l

Question 42

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 43

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)

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

2

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1

Answer

4

Question 44

During an unaccelerated flight...

Accepted Answer

The vertical component of thrust equals gravity and the horizontal component of thrust equals drag.

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The vertical component of thrust equals the horizontal component of thrust and drag equals gravity.

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The vertical component of thrust equals drag and the horizontal component of thrust equals gravity.

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The horizontal component of thrust equals the sum of drag and gravity.

Question 45

Which action best supports safe management of wind component?

Accepted Answer

Use the applicable headwind, tailwind and crosswind components.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 46

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 47

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

Accepted Answer

Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

Answer

Supplements

Question 48

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 49

Which statement about high density altitude is correct?

Accepted Answer

It reduces engine and rotor performance margins.

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It increases hover ceiling.

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It reduces take-off distance for all aircraft.

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It makes the air denser.

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

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 51

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 52

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.

Answer

It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

Answer

It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 53

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.

Answer

By calculation.

Question 54

For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 775 kg and a total moment of 700 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? Use figure (PFP-005)

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

3

Answer

2

Answer

1

Question 55

What needs to be observed if the carburettor heat is applied in a hover?

Accepted Answer

Loss of power

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Gain of power

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Reduction of pre-ignition

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Increase of rotor rpm

Question 56

During lift-off the helicopter rotates much more than expected. This indicates that...

Accepted Answer

The centre of gravity is much more aft than expected.

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The helicopter is overloaded.

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The centre of hub is overhead of the centre of gravity.

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The power required equals the power available.

Question 57

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 58

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

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

3

Question 59

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 60

Which statement about headwind for take-off is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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

Accepted Answer

It gives a practical option if the destination becomes unsuitable.

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 62

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

Answer

24 l

Answer

31 l

Answer

47 l

Question 63

Which action best supports safe management of temperature correction?

Accepted Answer

Use the actual or forecast temperature for performance planning.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

Answer

Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 64

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

Accepted Answer

It protects against delays, wind error and diversion needs.

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.

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