Exam quiz Operational Procedures - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Question 1

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 2

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 ventilation

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Emergency landing.

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Urgent landing.

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Precautionary landing.

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Field or out landing.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

Which statement about confined area operations is correct?

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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 8

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

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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 9

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 10

Under Part-NCO, a helicopter unable to sustain level flight after critical-engine failure flies over water beyond autorotational distance from land. What flotation equipment is required for each adult on board?

Accepted Answer

A life-jacket, worn or stowed so that it is readily accessible from that person's seat or berth.

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A life-jacket for passengers only; crew members are exempt.

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One shared life-jacket for the whole helicopter.

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A life-raft instead of individual life-jackets.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

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 16

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 17

A precautionary landing is a landing...

Accepted Answer

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 21

Which statement about engine fire in flight is correct?

Accepted Answer

Follow the emergency checklist and land as soon as appropriate.

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Ignore it if temperatures remain normal.

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Climb to reduce airflow.

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Open cabin heat fully.

Question 22

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 23

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 24

Which action best supports safe management of weather diversion decision?

Accepted Answer

Divert before options become limited.

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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

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 26

Which statement about checklist use is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 27

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 28

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 29

Which statement about passenger briefing is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 30

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

Accepted Answer

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 should be raised.

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

Question 31

Which action best supports safe management of unusual vibration?

Accepted Answer

Land as soon as appropriate and have the aircraft inspected.

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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 32

Why is weather diversion decision important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

Early diversion prevents being trapped by deteriorating VFR conditions.

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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 33

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 34

What should be observed when taxiing behind a commercial airliner?

Accepted Answer

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

Accepted Answer

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 41

During an approach the aircraft experiences wind shear with a decreasing tailwind. 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 lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

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 43

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.

Answer

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 44

Which statement about wake turbulence is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

Which action best supports safe management of pre-take-off briefing?

Accepted Answer

Brief the rejected take-off and emergency plan.

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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

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?

Accepted Answer

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 52

An autorotation in a mountainous area is performed:

Accepted Answer

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 53

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 54

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 55

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 56

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?

Accepted Answer

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 57

Which statement about brownout or whiteout is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 58

Why is unusual vibration important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It can indicate a mechanical problem.

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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 59

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.

Answer

Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

Answer

Delay all action until reaching destination.

Answer

Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 60

Which action best supports safe management of rotor area safety?

Accepted Answer

Keep people clear and brief passengers before boarding.

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 61

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

Accepted Answer

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 62

How may windshear be recognised in flight?

Accepted Answer

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 63

Which action best supports safe management of post-landing shutdown?

Accepted Answer

Maintain control until the rotor is safely stopped or secured.

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 64

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

Accepted Answer

Path is lower, IAS decreases

Answer

Path is lower, IAS increases

Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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