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

Question 1

What is the safest operational response? A door opens in flight on a type where controllability remains normal.

Accepted Answer

Fly the aircraft and follow the abnormal procedure.

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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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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

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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 6

Which statement about bird strike risk is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is increased near wetlands, coastlines, landfill sites and during migration periods.

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It exists only above FL 100.

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It is eliminated by landing lights.

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It affects only turbine aircraft.

Question 7

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 should be raised.

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

Question 8

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 9

Which action best supports safe management of emergency landing briefing?

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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 10

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 11

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 12

For a given aircraft mass, wake turbulence is particularly strong...

Accepted Answer

At low airspeed.

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At high altitude.

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At low altitude.

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At high airspeed.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Maintain control until the rotor is safely stopped or secured.

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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 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

In climb

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In horizontal flight

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In descent

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During the approach

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

Why is post-landing shutdown important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It should follow the flight manual sequence.

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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 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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

Wake turbulence develops during take-off just as the aircraft...

Accepted Answer

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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

Accepted Answer

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 32

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

Accepted Answer

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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

What is the safest operational response? The planned landing area has people close to the touchdown point.

Accepted Answer

Do not land until the area is clear and safe.

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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 38

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 39

Which statement about loose objects in the cabin is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

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 53

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 54

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 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

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 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

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 64

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.

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