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

Question 1

A helicopter must be loaded and operated in such a way that the center of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...

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Both stability and controllability of the helicopter.

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That the helicopter does not stall.

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That the helicopter does not exceed the maximum permissible airspeed in a descent.

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That the helicopter does not tip over on its tail while it is being loaded.

Question 2

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

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Main rotor gearbox.

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Exhaust system.

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Crankcase.

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Centrifugal clutch.

Question 3

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 4

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

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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

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

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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 6

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

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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 7

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 8

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

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The C.G. of a mass and the datum line.

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The C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit.

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The front C.G. limit and the datum line.

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The front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit.

Question 9

What is the never-exceed speed at 4000 feet pressure altitude, +10° C outside air temperature and a helicopter mass of 2300 lbs? See annex (PFP-046) Siehe Anlage 14

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116 KIAS

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126 KIAS

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96 KIAS

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130 KIAS

Question 10

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? See annex (PFP-045) Siehe Anlage 13

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2410 lb

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2410 kg

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2360 kg

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2360 lb

Question 11

What is the message of the NOTAM shown below? B7938/11 NOTAMN Q) LECB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3933N00244E005 A) LEPA B) 1111212200 C) 1111220500 E) RWY 24L/06R CLOSED

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Runway 24L/06R at Palma de Mallorca (LEPA) airport will be closed from November 21st 2011 2200 UTC until November 22nd 2011 0500 UTC

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Runway 24L/06R at Palma de Mallorca (LEPA) airport will be closed from November 21st 2011 2200 local time until November 22nd 2011 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 2011 2200 UTC until November 22nd 2011 0500 UTC

Question 12

An aircraft must be loaded and operated in such a way that the center of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...

Accepted Answer

Both stability and controllability of the aircraft.

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That the aircraft does not exceed the maximum permissible airspeed during a descent.

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That the aircraft does not stall.

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That the aircraft does not tip over on its tail while it is being loaded.

Question 13

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

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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 14

(For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 17

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 15

The center of gravity (CG) defines...

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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 centers 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 16

What needs to observed regarding ice formation during the flight?

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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 17

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

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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

What is the nature of the flight shown in the given ATC flight plan? See annex (PFP-051a) Siehe Anlage 11

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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 19

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

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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 20

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

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

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The heaviest point on an aeroplane.

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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 21

The center of gravity has to be located...

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Between the front and the rear C.G. limit.

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Behind the rear C.G. limit.

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Right of the lateral C. G. limit.

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In front of the front C.G. limit.

Question 22

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 center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-005) Siehe Anlage 5

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4

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3

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2

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1

Question 23

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 24

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 25

The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes...

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

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

Question 26

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 16

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C

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D

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A

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B

Question 27

The specified speed in the ATS flight plan equals: See annex (PFP-051) Siehe Anlage 12

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100 kt.

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100 m/h.

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100 km/h.

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1000 kt.

Question 28

The position of the center of gravity (including fuel) equals... See figure(PFP-053e) Siehe Anlage 2

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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 29

What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?

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74 kg

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74 lbs

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142 lbs

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142 kg

Question 30

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 31

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 32

The term "FATO" is defined as...

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

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A treaty between federal organizations.

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A noise abatement procedure for VFR traffic.

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A missed approach procedure for essential traffic.

Question 33

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

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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 34

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

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44 L

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75 L

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49 L

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52 L

Question 35

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

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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 36

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

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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 37

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 38

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

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Aeronatical 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 aereal supervision.

Question 39

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

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Weight and balance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

Question 40

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 41

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?

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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 42

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. See annex (PFP-045) Siehe Anlage 13

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2460 lbs

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1950 lbs

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2500 lbs

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1550 lbs

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?

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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

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

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Not permissible and essentially dangerous.

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Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %.

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

Question 45

Which point indicates the speed for maximum range? See figure (PFP-044) Siehe Anlage 15

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4

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1

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2

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3

Question 46

Which is the most recently determined empty mass and the associated center of gravity (CG) arm from the aircraft documentation? See annex (PFP-006) Siehe Anlage 6

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498 kg; 280.59 m

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512 kg; 285.39 m

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4 kg; 1.1 m

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5 kg; 1.3 m

Question 47

What document contains information about the fuel consumption?

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Flight manual (POH)

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Mass and balance report

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Log book

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Airworthiness certificate

Question 48

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 49

Loads must be adequately secured in order to...

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Avoid any centre of gravity (C.G.) 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 50

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 51

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 10

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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 52

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

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Center of gravity.

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Center of pressure.

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Neutral point.

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Stagnation point.

Question 53

The position of the center of gravity equals... See figure (PFP-052e) Siehe Anlage 1

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142 in.

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137.5 in.

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147.5 in.

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145.7 in.

Question 54

For the purpose of a flight preparation, the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 750 kg and a total moment of 625 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-003) Siehe Anlage 3

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1

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3

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4

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2

Question 55

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

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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 56

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 18

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 57

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?

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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 58

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 59

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

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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 60

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 center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-004) Siehe Anlage 4

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3

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2

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1

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4

Question 61

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

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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 62

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

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FL 055

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FL 065

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FL 060

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FL 050

Question 63

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

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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 64

According to the aeronautical chart, Friesach/Hirt (LOKH) has a 707 m grass runway. Prevailing runway is 17 due to a surface wind of 18010KT. The required landing distance for your aircraft under present conditions is 550 m. Considering the NOTAM below ,is it safe to plan LOKH as an alternate aerodrome? See figure (PFP-026) Siehe Anlage 9

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No.

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Yes.

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Don't know.

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Maybe.

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