Exam quiz Navigation - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Question 1

UTC is...

Accepted Answer

An obligatory time used in aviation.

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A zonal time.

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A local time in Central Europe.

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Local mean time at a specific point on Earth.

Question 2

1000 ft equal...

Accepted Answer

300 m.

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30 km.

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30 m.

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3000 m.

Question 3

Distance to the next waypoint is 80 NM and groundspeed is 100 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

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48 minutes

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42 minutes

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56 minutes

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75 minutes

Question 4

Radio waves within the VHF range (e.g. VOR) travel as...

Accepted Answer

Space wave (quasi-optical).

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Sky wave.

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Sky wave and ground / surface wave.

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Ground / surface wave.

Question 5

When using a GPS for tracking to the next waypoint, a deviation indication is shown by a vertical bar and dots to the left and to the right of the bar. What statement describes the correct interpretation of the display?

Accepted Answer

The deviation of the bar from the centre indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

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The deviation of the bar from the centre indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

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The deviation of the bar from the centre indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is +-10°.

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The deviation of the bar from the centre indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection is +-10 NM.

Question 6

When transmitter and receiver are moving away from each other...

Accepted Answer

The perceived frequency decreases.

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The perceived frequency equals the transmitted frequency

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The perceived frequency increases.

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The frequency varies, but the wavelength remains constant.

Question 7

Which statement about latitude is correct?

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It is measured north or south of the Equator.

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It is measured east or west of Greenwich.

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It is the same as magnetic heading.

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It is the angular distance from the local meridian to the aircraft heading.

Question 8

Which action best supports safe management of minimum safe altitude?

Accepted Answer

Calculate it before flight and update for route changes.

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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 9

The VDF range depends on...

Accepted Answer

The aircraft's altitude.

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The condition of the ionosphere.

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The aircraft's speed.

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The range of the ground / surface wave.

Question 10

Distance to the next waypoint is 72 NM and groundspeed is 96 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

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39 minutes

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53 minutes

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80 minutes

Question 11

Which action best supports safe management of lost procedure?

Accepted Answer

Climb if safe, communicate, conserve fuel and use available aids.

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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 12

What is the true course (TC) from Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59'N, 010°28'E) to Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E)? Use figure (NAV-031)

Accepted Answer

061°

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055°

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241°

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235°

Question 13

The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...

Accepted Answer

Variation of 0°

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Heading of 0°

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Inclination of 0°

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Deviation of 0°

Question 14

Which statement about GNSS navigation is correct?

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It requires appropriate database, signal integrity and pilot monitoring.

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It removes the need for pre-flight planning.

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It is immune to all errors and outages.

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It replaces visual lookout.

Question 15

Magnetic heading is 185° and compass deviation is 5° E. What compass heading should be flown?

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180°

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190°

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195°

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165°

Question 16

Given: QTE: 229° VAR: 10° W The QDM equals...

Accepted Answer

059°.

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239°.

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049°.

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039°.

Question 17

An aircraft travels 110 NM within 01:25. The ground speed (GS) equals...

Accepted Answer

78 kt

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86 kt

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160 km/h

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120 km/h

Question 18

Which lines have to be used by the pilot to determine the aircraft's position?

Accepted Answer

True bearings (QTE)

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Relative bearings (RB)

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Magnetic bearings (QDR)

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Magnetic headings (MH)

Question 19

Which action best supports safe management of ETA monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Compare actual passage times with the navigation log.

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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 20

The term ‚magnetic course' (MC) is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The angle between magnetic north and the course line.

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.

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The angle between true north and the course line.

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole.

Question 21

Why is magnetic variation update important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

Outdated variation can create heading and bearing errors.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 22

What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude?

Accepted Answer

60 NM

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120 NM

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216 NM

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400 NM

Question 23

Radio waves within the LF and MF range (e.g. NDB) travel as...

Accepted Answer

Sky wave and as ground / surface wave.

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Space wave (quasi-optical)

Answer

Sky wave.

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Ground / surface wave.

Question 24

After flying 60 NM, the aircraft is 4 NM left of track. What approximate correction is needed to parallel the desired track?

Accepted Answer

4° right

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4° left

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8° right

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2° left

Question 25

An aircraft is flying at a pressure altitude of 7000 feet with an outside air temperature (OAT) of +11°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals...

Accepted Answer

6750 ft.

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7000 ft

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6500 ft

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6250 ft.

Question 26

An aircraft is flying with a true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt and a headwind component of 25 kt for 2 hours and 25 minutes. The distance flown equals...

Accepted Answer

375 NM.

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202 NM.

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435 NM.

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693 NM.

Question 27

True course is 315° and magnetic variation is 10° W. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

325°

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305°

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335°

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315°

Question 28

Distance to the next waypoint is 60 NM and groundspeed is 90 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

Accepted Answer

40 minutes

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34 minutes

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48 minutes

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90 minutes

Question 29

Which altitude is transmitted by the transponder in mode C?

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude

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Radio altitude

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QFE altitude

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QNH altitude

Question 30

True course is 275° and magnetic variation is 4° E. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

271°

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279°

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281°

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261°

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

It reveals wind or navigation errors 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 32

What is the distance from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02'N, 011°33'E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 012°11'E)? Use figure (NAV-031)

Accepted Answer

24 NM

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24 km

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42 NM

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42 km

Question 33

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 20° of longitude?

Accepted Answer

1:20 h

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0:20 h

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0:40 h

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1:00 h

Question 34

The distance from 'A' to 'B' measures 120 NM. At a distance of 55 NM from 'A' the pilot realizes a deviation of 7 NM to the right. What approximate course change must be made to reach 'B' directly?

Accepted Answer

14° left

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15° left

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6° left

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8° left

Question 35

Which action best supports safe management of GNSS cross-checking?

Accepted Answer

Cross-check with chart, compass and visual references.

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 36

True course is 012° and magnetic variation is 6° E. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

006°

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018°

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016°

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356°

Question 37

With Central European Time (CET) given as UTC+1, what UTC time corresponds to 1700 CET?

Accepted Answer

1600 UTC

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1500 UTC.

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1800 UTC.

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1700 UTC.

Question 38

Why is position fixing important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It reduces uncertainty by using two or more independent references.

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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

Why is lost procedure important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It provides a structured way to regain position awareness.

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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 40

A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale?

Accepted Answer

1: 1500000

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1: 1000000

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1: 150000

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1: 500000

Question 41

What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"?

Accepted Answer

Orientation by ground features during visual flight

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Orientation by GPS during visual flight

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Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight

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Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

Question 42

What does QUJ represent in radio navigation phraseology?

Accepted Answer

true bearing to the station.

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Distance from the station.

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Pressure altitude above the station.

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Cloud base at the station.

Question 43

The transponder code in case of a radio communication failure is...

Accepted Answer

7600.

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7000.

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7500.

Answer

7700.

Question 44

The aircraft is on radial... Use figure (NAV-024)

Accepted Answer

234°.

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060°.

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246°.

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066°.

Question 45

The term 'civil twilight' is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the true horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

Question 46

Fading in LF/MF frequency range occurs mainly...

Accepted Answer

During the night.

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In the late afternoon.

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At midday.

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In the daytime.

Question 47

The range of a VOR is affected by...

Accepted Answer

Transmitter and receiver altitude.

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Daylight interference

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Multipath propagation of the ground wave.

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Reflected sky waves.

Question 48

The angle between the true course and the true heading is called...

Accepted Answer

WCA.

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Inclination.

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Variation.

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Deviation.

Question 49

Given: True course: 255°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 200°/10 kt. The true heading equals...

Accepted Answer

250°

Answer

265°

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275°.

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245°.

Question 50

What is the distance from Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E) to Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59'N, 010°28'E)? Use figure (NAV-031)

Accepted Answer

46 NM

Answer

78 NM

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46 km

Answer

78 km

Question 51

Why is track made good important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It shows the actual ground path flown.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

Answer

It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 52

Given: QDM: 134° VAR: 5° W The QTE equals...

Accepted Answer

309°.

Answer

314°.

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129°.

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299°.

Question 53

What is the difference between primary and secondary radar?

Accepted Answer

The pulses of a primary radar are reflected by the aircraft's surface, the pulses of a secondary radar system are answered by a transponder

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The pulses of a primary radar are variably pulse-modulated, the pulses of a secondary radar are statically amplitude-modulated

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The pulses of a primary radar are variably amplitude-modulated, the pulses of a secondary radar are statically pulse-modulated

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The primary radar is displayed on a computer screen, the secondary radar on a radar strip

Question 54

Which are the properties of a Lambert conformal chart?

Accepted Answer

The chart is conformal and nearly true to scale

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The chart is conformal and an equal-area projection

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Rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines and the chart is conformal

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Great circles are depicted as straight lines and the chart is an equal-area projection

Question 55

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

Accepted Answer

It protects against terrain and obstacle clearance risks.

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 56

After flying 75 NM, the aircraft is 5 NM left of track. What approximate correction is needed to parallel the desired track?

Accepted Answer

4° right

Answer

4° left

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8° right

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2° left

Question 57

How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position?

Accepted Answer

Four

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Five

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Three

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Two

Question 58

True course is 190° and magnetic variation is 8° E. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

182°

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198°

Answer

192°

Answer

172°

Question 59

Why is airspace boundary awareness important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It prevents unintended infringement.

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 60

What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?

Accepted Answer

60 NM

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30 NM

Answer

60 km

Answer

1 NM

Question 61

What does QTE represent in radio navigation phraseology?

Accepted Answer

true bearing from the station.

Answer

Distance from the station.

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Pressure altitude above the station.

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Cloud base at the station.

Question 62

The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of...

Accepted Answer

A great circle.

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A rhumb line.

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A parallel of latitude.

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A small circle.

Question 63

Distance to the next waypoint is 50 NM and groundspeed is 80 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

Accepted Answer

38 minutes

Answer

32 minutes

Answer

46 minutes

Answer

96 minutes

Question 64

True course is 155° and magnetic variation is 9° W. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

164°

Answer

146°

Answer

174°

Answer

154°

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