Exam quiz Operational Procedures - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which statement about fuel smell in flight is correct?

Accepted Answer

It should be treated as a possible abnormal or emergency situation.

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It is normal after every take-off.

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It is corrected by leaning the mixture only.

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It means the altimeter is set incorrectly.

Question 2

What needs to be observed in conjunction with flying above mountainous terrain?

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Unexpected changes in weather and turbulence

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Unexpected overspeed faults and vibrations

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Carburettor icing in piston engines

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Icing conditions over the predicted freezing level

Question 3

What is the safest operational response? Weather deteriorates below personal minima on a VFR flight.

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Turn back, divert or land before becoming trapped.

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Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 4

Smoke enters the cockpit during an engine fire. Which actions have to be taken immediately?

Accepted Answer

Switching off the heating and the ventilating system

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Switching off the pitot and front window heating

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Switching off the master switch and the ignition

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Switching off the avionics and the cabin lighting

Question 5

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

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It prevents fuel starvation from incorrect selection.

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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

How may windshear be recognised in flight?

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Sudden and apparently baseless change in altitude, airspeed, rate of climb or descent.

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Sudden and apparently baseless change of oilpressure, oil temperature, engine speed and altitude.

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Sudden and apparently baseless change in heading, turning rate, engine speed or oil temperature.

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Rather unexpected onset of drizzle associated with high stratus clouds following previously clear skies and calm conditions.

Question 7

Why is approach briefing important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It reduces workload and clarifies wind, obstacles and go-around plan.

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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 8

Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?

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The aircraft flying at slower speed.

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The aircraft flying at lower altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

Question 9

Which statement about engine fire on the ground is correct?

Accepted Answer

Shut down and evacuate according to the checklist if required.

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Take off immediately to improve cooling.

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Open fuel valves fully.

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Continue taxi to save time.

Question 10

Which statement about a precautionary landing is correct?

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It should be planned early when conditions are deteriorating.

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It is used only after engine stoppage.

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It is prohibited for private pilots.

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It is always more dangerous than continuing.

Question 11

Which statement about brownout or whiteout is correct?

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It can cause loss of visual references during take-off or landing.

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It improves depth perception.

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It occurs only above cloud.

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It is a radio failure.

Question 12

Which danger exists during engine start?

Accepted Answer

Carburettor fire

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Sparking

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Cable fire

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Smoke emission

Question 13

Which statement about loose objects in the cabin is correct?

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They should be secured because they can interfere with controls or injure occupants.

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They are harmless in hover.

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They improve balance automatically.

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They may be placed near pedals.

Question 14

Why is rotor area safety important for a PPL(H) flight?

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It protects people from main and tail rotor hazards.

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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 15

In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An electrical fire is suspected. Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the master switch

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Shut down the engine

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Turn off the heat

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Use the fire extinguisher

Question 16

Why is pre-take-off briefing important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It prepares the pilot for abnormal actions and escape routes.

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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 17

After lift-off, a much stronger than expected airspeed increase is experienced during the initial climb. What may be expected if the aircraft has entered a microburst?

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A decreased climb rate and airspeed

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An increased climb rate and decreased airspeed

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A decreased climb rate and increased airspeed

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An increased climb rate and airspeed

Question 18

When should turns at low altitudes above villages be avoided with regard to noise abatement procedures?

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In climb

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In horizontal flight

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In descent

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During the approach

Question 19

In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An engine fire is suspected. Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the heat

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Turn off the master switch

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Shut down the engine

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Use the fire extinguisher

Question 20

What is the safest operational response? A passenger starts to loosen the seat belt during taxi.

Accepted Answer

Stop or continue only when the passenger is secure and briefed.

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Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 21

Which statement about passenger briefing is correct?

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It should include seat belts, doors, emergency exits and relevant safety actions.

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It is required only for commercial flights.

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It may be omitted for short flights.

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It is replaced by the weather briefing.

Question 22

In case of an emergency ditching, the life vests have to be inflated...

Accepted Answer

After disembarking the aircraft.

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Before disembarking the aircraft.

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After disembarking the aircraft at a safe distance of about 10 m.

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During disembarking the aircraft.

Question 23

Which action best supports safe management of fuel valve confirmation?

Accepted Answer

Check selector position before start and before take-off.

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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 24

Which action best supports safe management of fire after landing?

Accepted Answer

Shut down and evacuate according to procedure.

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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 25

Wake turbulence behind a preceding aircraft is particularly strong...

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At high aircraft mass.

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When the aircraft uses high thrust at low mass.

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At low aircraft mass.

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When the aircraft uses low thrust at high speed.

Question 26

What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?

Accepted Answer

For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

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The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints

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Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight

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Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight

Question 27

What is the safest operational response? A warning light illuminates shortly after take-off.

Accepted Answer

Maintain control, follow the flight manual and land as appropriate.

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Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 28

Which statement about tail rotor failure is correct?

Accepted Answer

Use the specific emergency procedure for the type and flight condition.

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Always increase power to maximum.

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Apply rotor brake in flight.

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Continue to destination normally.

Question 29

Which action best supports safe management of emergency landing briefing?

Accepted Answer

Give clear instructions when time permits.

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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 30

What is the safest operational response? The wind shifts and the approach becomes downwind in a confined area.

Accepted Answer

Reassess the approach and performance before continuing.

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Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 31

What needs to be observed in particular when performing a slope landing?

Accepted Answer

Slipping of the helicopter

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Direction of rotation of the main rotor

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Width of the landing skids

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Faulty navigation lights

Question 32

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible

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Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas

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Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes

Question 33

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

Question 34

Why is emergency landing briefing important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It prepares passengers for brace position, exits and evacuation.

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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 35

Which statement about confined area operations is correct?

Accepted Answer

They require assessment of obstacles, wind, escape route and performance.

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They need no reconnaissance if GPS is available.

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They are always performed downwind.

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They require ignoring power margins.

Question 36

Which statement about landing site selection after failure is correct?

Accepted Answer

Wind, obstacles, surface, slope and available approach path should be considered.

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Only the shortest distance matters.

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Surface and wind are irrelevant to helicopters.

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A downwind approach is always best.

Question 37

Which statement about wake turbulence is correct?

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Avoidance requires spacing and awareness of wind drift.

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It always remains on the runway centreline.

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It is produced only by helicopters.

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It disappears instantly after passage.

Question 38

May an engine, which previously was on fire, be restarted?

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No, the risk of a reignition of the fire would be too high

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Yes, but only if the cause of the fire was a carburettor fire during engine start

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Yes, but only on the ground for the purpose of taxiing

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Yes, if the aircraft is flying at a safe altitude

Question 39

Which statement about checklist use is correct?

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It reduces the risk of omitted actions.

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It should be avoided in abnormal situations.

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It replaces aircraft control.

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It is only for student pilots.

Question 40

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 41

Which statement about an engine failure in hover is correct?

Accepted Answer

Apply the approved immediate actions for height and speed.

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Close the throttle and raise collective fully in every case.

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Apply rotor brake immediately.

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Wait for ATC instructions before acting.

Question 42

Why is hot refuelling risk important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It requires strict procedures because fire and rotor hazards are increased.

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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 43

Which statement about wire hazards is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are difficult to see and should be anticipated near roads, valleys and built-up areas.

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They are always marked by NOTAM.

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They are visible only on radar.

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They affect only fixed-wing aircraft.

Question 44

After take-off an aircraft enters wind shear with a decreasing headwind. As a result...

Accepted Answer

The aircraft flies below the estimated climb path.

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The aircraft flies above the estimated climb path.

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The ground speed (GS) will decrease.

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The true airspeed (TAS) will increase.

Question 45

Which items should a passenger briefing in case of an imminent emergency landing include?

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Nature of the emergency, intentions, safety position, evacuation routes, actions after landing

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Blood type of the other aircraft occupants, location of the first-aid kit

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How to work the aircraft radio, emergency transponder squawk, telephone number of the competent search and rescue (SAR) centre

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How to read an emergency checklist, how to cut the engine, telephone number of the home airport

Question 46

Which statement about rotor downwash is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can endanger people, objects and loose material near the helicopter.

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It is harmless below idle power.

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It affects only the pilot.

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It is eliminated by using QNH.

Question 47

Which statement about sterile cockpit discipline is correct?

Accepted Answer

It helps reduce distraction during critical phases.

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It is used only in pressurised aircraft.

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It means turning off all avionics.

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It is unrelated to safety.

Question 48

Which action best supports safe management of approach briefing?

Accepted Answer

Brief the approach before entering the confined area or circuit.

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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 49

Why is it dangerous to pump the throttle for engine start in cold weather?

Accepted Answer

It may cause a carburettor fire

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Carburettor icing can occur

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The oil will become diluted

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The engine might start with not enough power

Question 50

Which action best supports safe management of rotor area safety?

Accepted Answer

Keep people clear and brief passengers before boarding.

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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

What is the safest operational response? During final approach, dust begins to obscure the landing reference.

Accepted Answer

Initiate the planned rejected landing or go-around if visual reference is becoming inadequate.

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Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 52

Which statement about an engine failure in cruise is correct?

Accepted Answer

Enter autorotation and follow the flight manual emergency procedure.

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Increase collective to maintain altitude indefinitely.

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Switch off the rotor brake.

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Ignore rotor RPM until landing.

Question 53

What is the safest operational response? Fuel remaining is lower than planned.

Accepted Answer

Re-plan early and land with required reserves.

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Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 54

Which statement about hydraulic failure is correct?

Accepted Answer

Expect possible increased control forces and follow the flight manual.

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The helicopter becomes uncontrollable in every case.

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It improves control sensitivity.

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It requires changing QNH.

Question 55

Wake turbulence is caused by...

Accepted Answer

Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine.

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range.

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Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

Question 56

Which action best supports safe management of hot refuelling risk?

Accepted Answer

Use only approved procedures and trained personnel.

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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 57

What is the safest operational response? The pilot is unsure whether a defect affects airworthiness.

Accepted Answer

Do not depart until the defect is assessed and released as required.

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Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 58

The term "flight time" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.

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The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.

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The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights.

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The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.

Question 59

What is the safest operational response? A strong vibration starts in the rotor system.

Accepted Answer

Land as soon as appropriate according to the flight manual.

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Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 60

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms.

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Invernal warm front.

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Stable high pressure areas.

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Fog.

Question 61

Which statement about low rotor RPM is correct?

Accepted Answer

Reduce collective as required and recover RPM according to the flight manual.

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Increase collective to load the rotor further.

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Switch off all radios first.

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Ignore it if airspeed is low.

Question 62

What extinguishing agent is the least suitable for an aircraft fire?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Powder

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Foam

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Halon

Question 63

Which gas is most dangerous during an engine fire?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

Question 64

During an approach the aircraft experiences wind shear with an increasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any correction, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

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