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

Question 1

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 2

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

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4

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1

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2

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3

Question 3

A helicopter burns 42 l/h. Planned flight time is 60 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

Accepted Answer

62 l

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42 l

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52 l

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70 l

Question 4

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 5

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

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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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

62 l

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42 l

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52 l

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70 l

Question 8

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 9

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

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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 10

Which action best supports safe management of wind component?

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Use the applicable headwind, tailwind and crosswind components.

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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 11

How should crosswind be considered during helicopter performance planning?

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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 12

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 13

During an unaccelerated flight...

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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 14

Which action best supports safe management of surface condition?

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Assess the landing site surface before committing.

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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 15

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

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3

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1

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4

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2

Question 16

Which action best supports safe management of landing performance margin?

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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 17

How should headwind be considered during helicopter performance planning?

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reduces groundspeed and normally improves take-off or landing distance over the ground.

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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 18

For a given fuel load, if the helicopter mass is increased...

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The maximum range will be decreased.

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The normal fuel burn will be increased.

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The power required will be unchanged.

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The parasite drag will be unchanged.

Question 19

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 20

Which section of the flight manual describes the power required of a helicopter in a hover?

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Performance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Supplements

Question 21

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

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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 22

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

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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 23

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 24

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 25

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

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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 26

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

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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 27

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?

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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 28

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 29

How do manufacturers reduce the power output of their engines for use in helicopters?

Accepted Answer

Decrease the shaft RPM

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Adjust the ignition timing

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Reduce the combustion chamber

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Limit the fuel flow

Question 30

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?

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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 31

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 32

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

Accepted Answer

60 minutes

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52 minutes

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70 minutes

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78 minutes

Question 33

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 34

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? Use figure (PFP-024)

Accepted Answer

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Height 9500 ft

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Flight Level 95

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

Question 35

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

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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 36

Basic empty mass is 700 kg, occupants are 65 kg and 72 kg, usable fuel for departure is 40 kg and MTOM is 880 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 37

A helicopter burns 36 l/h. Planned flight time is 40 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 38

The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...

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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 39

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 40

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 41

The distance between the centre of gravity and the datum is called...

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Balance arm.

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Lever.

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Torque.

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Span width.

Question 42

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

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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 43

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 44

Which statement about a NOTAM affecting the destination is correct?

Accepted Answer

It must be considered before deciding whether the destination remains suitable.

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It can be ignored by private pilots.

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It automatically cancels the flight plan.

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It is relevant only to IFR traffic.

Question 45

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)

Accepted Answer

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 46

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 47

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 48

Why is passenger mass accuracy important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect mass can invalidate performance and balance calculations.

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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 49

How should tailwind be considered during helicopter performance planning?

Accepted Answer

increases groundspeed and normally reduces performance margins.

Answer

It is ignored below 10 kt.

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It changes aircraft mass but not performance.

Answer

It removes the need to check the flight manual.

Question 50

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 51

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 52

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 53

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 54

Which action best supports safe management of baggage location?

Accepted Answer

Load baggage only in approved locations and secure it.

Answer

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 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

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 60

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 61

The planned distance is 54 NM and groundspeed is 108 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

22 minutes

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40 minutes

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48 minutes

Question 62

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 63

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 64

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

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