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

Question 1

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

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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 2

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

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Water

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Powder

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Foam

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Halon

Question 3

After take-off an aeroplane gets into a wind shear with decreasing headwind. As a result...

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The aeroplane flies below the estimated climb path.

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The aeroplane 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 4

What should be observed when taxiing behind a commercial airliner?

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To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 200 m should be maintained

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To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 600 m should be maintained

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To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 300 m should be maintained

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To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 700 m should be maintained

Question 5

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

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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 6

With only a slight crosswind, what is the danger at take-off after the departure of a heavy aeroplane?

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Wake turbulence on or near the runway.

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Wake turbulence rotate faster and higher.

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Wake turbulence twisting transverse to the runway.

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Wake turbulence is amplified and distorted.

Question 7

After lift-off, a much stronger than expected airspeed rise is experienced during the initial climb phase. What may be expected if the aeroplane 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 8

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

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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 9

An autorotation in a mountainous area is performed:

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Upslope without any yawing.

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Downwind under obstacles observance.

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Downslope with inclined rotor.

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Upwind and across the slope.

Question 10

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

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Thunderstorms.

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Invernal warm front.

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Stable high pressure areas.

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Fog.

Question 11

What has to be considered when starting the engine in a strong wind condition?

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The helicopter should be aligned with its longitudinal axis in the wind.

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The rotor brake should not be released before the engine runs with sufficient RPM.

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The cyclic stick should be taken backwards and the collective pitch shoud be raised.

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The mixture should be leaned and the carburettor heat fully pulled.

Question 12

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?

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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 13

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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At a high aeroplane weight.

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When flying with high thrust.

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At a low aeroplane weight.

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When flying with low thrust.

Question 14

Two aircraft of the same type, same gross weight and same flap configuration fly with different speeds and altitude. Which aircraft will cause more wake turbulence?

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The aircraft flying at lower speed.

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The aircraft flying at a lower altitude

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The aircraft flying at a higher altitude

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

Question 15

Which danger exists during engine start?

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Carburettor fire

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Sparking

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Cable fire

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Smoke emission

Question 16

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 17

Which gas is most dangerous during an engine fire?

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Carbon monoxide

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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

Wake turbulences develop during take-off just as the aeroplane...

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Lifts off with the front gear.

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Reaches an altitude of 15 ft.

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Lifts off with the main gear.

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Accelerates.

Question 20

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 21

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

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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 22

When do you expect wind shear?

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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 23

A precautionary landing is a landing...

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Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety.

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Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

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Conducted with the flaps retracted.

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Conducted without power from the engine.

Question 24

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

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Harvested cornfield

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Glade with long dry grass

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Sports area in a village

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Plowed field

Question 25

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

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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 26

Which kind of engine is susceptible to carburettor fire?

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Piston engines

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Turboprop engines

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Turbine engines

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Electric motors

Question 27

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

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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 28

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 29

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 30

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with an increasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

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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

Question 31

A wind shear is...

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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 32

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

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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 33

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing tailwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 34

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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When flying at low speeds.

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When flying at high altitudes.

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When flying at low altitudes.

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When flying at high speeds.

Question 35

What should be the first action in case of a cable fire during a flight?

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Turn off the master switch

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Open the windows

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Close the fuel valve

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Open cabin ventialtion

Question 36

Wake turbulence is caused by...

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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 37

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

Question 38

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) center

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

Question 39

A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an...

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Emergency landing.

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Urgent landing.

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Precautionary landing.

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Field or out landing.

Question 40

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?

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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

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