Quiz spl-en 120 questions on 120 minutes


1 - The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of...
2 - Which of the following documents have to be on board for an international flight? a) Certificate of aircraft registration b) Certificate of airworthiness c) Airworthiness review certificate d) EASA Form-1 e) Airplane logbook f) Appropriate papers for every crew member g) Technical logbook
3 - What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud?
4 - Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year ...
5 - Which information from a ground station does not require readback?
6 - Given: True course from A to B: 352°. Ground distance: 100 NM. GS: 107 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0933 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is...
7 - The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is...
8 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?
9 - Which of the following options states all primary flight controls of an aircraft?
10 - Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found?
11 - While planning a cross country gliding flight, what ground structure should be avoided enroute?
12 - What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
13 - Trim masses or lead plates must be secured firmly when installed into a gliding plane, so that...
14 - The term "center of gravity" is defined as...
15 - What factor may affect the top of cumulus clouds?
16 - An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The wind correction angle (WCA) equals...
17 - What is meant by "ground effect"?
18 - The total weight of an aeroplane is acting vertically through the...
19 - What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report?
20 - What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude?
21 - In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?
22 - What does the term "Red-out" mean?
23 - Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?
24 - What distance can be covered during a glide in a glider plane with glide ratio 1/30 from a height of 1500 m? (Neglect wind and thermal effects)
25 - What is the ISA standard pressure at FL 180 (5500 m)?
26 - Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?
27 - What pattern can be found at the stagnation point?
28 - From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?
29 - Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?
30 - Which factor shortens landing distance?
31 - What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report?
32 - How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?
33 - What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?
34 - The glide ratio of a sailplane can be improved by which measures?
35 - An aircraft is flying at a pressure altitude of 7000 feet with an outside air temperature (OAT) of +21°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals...
36 - How can you determine wind direction in case of an outlanding?
37 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 5
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38 - Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?
39 - A risk factor for decompression sickness is...
40 - What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance?
41 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...
42 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?
43 - How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?
44 - Which phrase does a pilot use when he / she wants to check the readability of his / her transmission?
45 - What is the function of the blood platelets (thrombocytes)?
46 - A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...
47 - Through which factor listed below does the load factor increase during cruise flight?
48 - The distance between two airports is 220 NM. On an aeronautical navigation chart the pilot measures 40.7 cm for this distance. The chart scale is...
49 - Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing?
50 - After reaching what height during winch launch the maximum pitch position can be taken?
51 - Pressure compensation on an wing occurs at the...
52 - What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?
53 - Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilaton?
54 - The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 1
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55 - An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...
56 - During a left turn, the yaw string is drawn to the left from center position. By what rudder input can the string be centered again?
57 - Which statement about a rhumb line is correct?
58 - How should a glider plane be parked when observing strong winds?
59 - Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...
60 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?
61 - A sailplane is operated with additional water ballast. How do best gliding angle and speed of best glide change, when compared to flying without water ballast?
62 - A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...
63 - Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia?
64 - When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?
65 - Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?
66 - What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?
67 - What is referred to as mountain wind?
68 - What has to be considers when overflying mountain ridges?
69 - Stabilization around the lateral axis during cruise is achieved by the...
70 - UTC is...
71 - The angle of descent is defined as...
72 - The sun moves 10° of longitude. What is the difference in time?
73 - How is the balance of forces affected during a turn?
74 - Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...
75 - What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?
76 - Visual illusions are mostly caused by...
77 - 1000 ft equal...
78 - What is the purpose of the secondary flight controls?
79 - What is a latent error?
80 - During a stall, the lift...
81 - What types of boundary layers can be found on an aerofoil?
82 - What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)?
83 - Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 1? See figure (PFA-009) Siehe Anlage 2
84 - At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1
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85 - Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?
86 - Given: True course from A to B: 250°. Ground distance: 210 NM. TAS: 130 kt. Headwind component: 15 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0915 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is... (2,00 P.)
87 - During thermal soaring, another sailplane is following close by. What should be done to avoid a collision?
88 - Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected?
89 - What has to be considered when operating a sailplane with water ballast?
90 - What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?
91 - Which answer is correct concerning stress?
92 - An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The wind correction angle (WCA) equals...
93 - What landing technique is recommended for landing on a down-hill gras area?
94 - Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE?
95 - An energy-compensated vertical speed inicator (VSI) shows during stationary glide the vertical speed...
96 - What negative impacts may be expected during circling overhead industrial facilities?
97 - What is the parallax error?
98 - An off-field landing with tailwind is inevitable. How should the landing be conducted?
99 - Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?
100 - During a cross-country flight, you approach a downwind turning point. The point should be taken ... (2,00 P.)
101 - Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?
102 - Which processes result in decreasing air density?
103 - All aerodynamic forces can be considered to act on a single point. This point is called...
104 - Which are the properties of a Lambert conformal chart?
105 - The trim is used to...
106 - Where does the inclination reach its lowest value?
107 - An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 270° to a heading of 360°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated?
108 - What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions?
109 - The compass error caused by the aircraft's magnetic field is called...
110 - What does a readability of 1 indicate?
111 - What is the call sign of the aerodrome control?
112 - During airtow, in a turn the glider plane gets into an outward off-set position. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?
113 - Which are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)?
114 - What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"?
115 - A gliding plane being airtowed gets into an excessive high position behind the towing plane. What action by the glider pilot can prevent further danger for glider and towing plane?
116 - The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002) Siehe Anlage 1
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117 - Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The flight time equals...
118 - Who provides search and rescue service?
119 - Deflecting the rudder to the left causes...
120 - Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?