Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Before the launch using a parallel-cable winch, the glider pilot realizes the second cable lying close to his glider about to launch. What actions should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Decouple cable immediately, inform airfield controller via radio

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Keep an eye on second cable, decouple after take-off if necessary

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Continue launch with rudder input on opposite direction to second cable

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Conduct normal take-off, inform airfield controller after landing

Question 2

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

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One time

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Two times

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Four times

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Three times

Question 3

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

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Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Standard European Routes of the Air

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Specialized Radar Approach

Question 4

Which of the following conditions are most favourable for ice accretion?

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Temperatures between 0° C and -12° C, presence of supercooled water droplets (clouds)

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Temperatures below 0° C, strong wind, sky clear of clouds

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Temperatures between -20° C and -40° C, presence of ice crystals (Ci clouds)

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Temperatures between +10° C and -30° C, presence of hail (clouds)

Question 5

The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...

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Variation

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Heading

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Deviation

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Inclination

Question 6

Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E?

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1500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically

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1000 m horizontally, 1500 ft vertically

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1000 m horizontally, 300 m vertically

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1500 m horizontally, 1000 m vertically

Question 7

Trim masses or lead plates must be secured firmly when installed into a sailplane, so that...

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They will not block rudders or induce any C.G. shift

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The maximum allowed mass will not be exceeded

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A comfortable seat position will be assured for the glider pilot

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The glider pilot will not be hurt during flight in thermal turbulences

Question 8

The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight?

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Height above airfield

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Altitude above MSL

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Airfield elevation

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Pressure altitude

Question 9

What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace "B"?

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft

Question 10

After getting around a turning point, what should a glider pilot be prepared for?

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For a changed cloud picture due to the apparently changed position of the sun

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For weakening thermals due to the progressing time

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For a changed horizontal picture due to lower cloud bases

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For increased cloud dissipation due to the progressing time

Question 11

What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front?

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Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus

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Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter

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Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain

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In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

Question 12

After reaching what height during winch launch the maximum pitch position can be taken?

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From approx. 50 m while maintaining a safe speed for winch launch

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From 15 m while reaching a speed of at least 90 km/h

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From 150 m or higher, when in case of cable break landing straight ahead is no longer possible

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Shortly after lift-off, provided a sufficiently strong headwind

Question 13

What structural item provides lateral stability to an aeroplane?

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Wing dihedral

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Vertical tail

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Differential aileron deflection

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Elevator

Question 14

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030)

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4.500 ft MSL

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1.500 ft AGL

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2.500 ft AGL

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1.500 ft MSL

Question 15

Complacency is a risk due to...

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Increased cockpit automation

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The high error rate of technical systems

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The high number of mistakes normally made by humans

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Better training options for young pilots

Question 16

A glider's trim lever is used to...

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Reduce stick force on the elevator

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Reduce stick force on the ailerons

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Reduce stick force on the rudder

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Reduce the adverse yaw

Question 17

Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year ...

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Over oceanic areas at latitudes around 30°N/S

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In tropical areas, close to the equator

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In areas showing extensive lifting processes

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In mid latitudes along the polar front

Question 18

Which statement about induced drag during the horizontal cruise flight is correct?

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Induced drag decreases with increasing airspeed

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Induced drag has a minimum at a certain speed and increases at higher as well as lower speeds

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Induced drag has a maximum at a certain speed and decreases at higher as well as lower speeds

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Induced drag increases with increasing airspeed

Question 19

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

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Mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft

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Certificate of airworthiness

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Performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft

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Documentation of the annual inspection

Question 20

The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...

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Variation of 0°

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Heading of 0°

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Deviation of 0°

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Inclination of 0°

Question 21

What does a cloud coverage of "BKN" mean in a METAR weather report?

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5 to 7 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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8 eighths

Question 22

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

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By the use of radio phraseology

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By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

Question 23

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"?

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Wilco

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Positive

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Report PAH

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Roger

Question 24

In case of a stall it is important to...

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Decrease the angle of attack and increase the speed

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Increase the angle of attack and increase the speed

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Increase the angle of attack and reduce the speed

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Increase the bank angle and reduce the speed

Question 25

What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?

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60 NM

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30 NM

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60 km

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1 NM

Question 26

(For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 27

Which effect does a decreasing airspeed have on the induced drag during a horizontal and stable cruise flight?

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The induced drag will increase

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The induced drag will slightly decrease

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The induced drag will collapse

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The induced drag will remain constant

Question 28

Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found?

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AIP

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AIC

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ICAO chart 1:500000

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NOTAM

Question 29

Which processes result in decreasing air density?

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Increasing temperature, decreasing pressure

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Decreasing temperature, increasing pressure

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Increasing temperature, increasing pressure

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Decreasing temperature, decreasing pressure

Question 30

A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...

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Flight is conducted under visual flight rules

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Visibility in flight is more than 5 km

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Visibility in flight is more than 8 km

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Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions

Question 31

During a high altitude flight (6000 m MSL), the glider pilot realizes that oxygen will be consumed within a few minutes. What actions should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Extend spoiler flaps, descent with maximum permissible speed

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After depletion of oxygen, stay at that altitude no longer than 30 min

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At first indication of hypoxia, commence descent with maximum allowed speed

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Reduce oxygen flow by breathing slowly

Question 32

The airspeed indicator is unserviceable. The aeroplane may only be operated...

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When the airspeed indicator is fully functional again

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If no maintenance organisation is around

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If only airfield patterns are flown

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When a GPS with speed indication is used during flight

Question 33

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

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Non-polarised

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Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

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No UV filter

Question 34

A movement around the longitudinal axis is primarily initiated by the...

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Ailerons

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Elevator

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Trim tab

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Rudder

Question 35

Off-field landing may be prone to accident when...

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The decision to land off-field is made too late

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The approach is conducted using distinct approach segments

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The decision is made above minimum safe altitude

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The approach is conducted onto a harvested corn field

Question 36

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Regular location messages

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Approved exceptions

Question 37

What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-004).

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Cirrus

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Altocumulus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 38

What is a latent error?

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An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

Question 39

During a stall, the lift...

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Decreases and drag increases

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Increases and drag increases

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Decreases and drag decreases

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Increases and drag decreases

Question 40

Which statement regarding a spin is correct?

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During recovery the ailerons should be kept neutral

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During the spin the speed constantly increases

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During recovery the ailerons should be crossed

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Only very old aeroplanes have a risk of spinning

Question 41

An aircraft travels 100 km in 56 minutes. The ground speed (GS) equals...

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107 km/h

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93 kt

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198 kt

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58 km/h

Question 42

The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called...

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Variation

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WCA

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Inclination

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Deviation

Question 43

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

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To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

Question 44

For TC 040°, TAS 180 kt and wind 350°/30 kt, how should the wind correction be expressed in plain language?

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7° left

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7° right

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3° right

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3° left

Question 45

The term "beginning of thermals" refers to the moment when thermal intensity...

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Becomes usable for gliding and reaches up to 600 m AGL.

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Becomes usable for cross-country gliding by formation of Cu clouds.

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Becomes usable for gliding and reaches up to 1200 m MSL.

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Reaches up to 600 m AGL and forms Cumulus clouds.

Question 46

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

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Static pressure

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Dynamic pressure

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Total pressure

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Differential pressure

Question 47

What kind of defect results in loss of airworthiness of an aeroplane?

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Damage to load-bearing parts

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Dirty wing leading edge

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Crack in the cabin hood plastic

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Scratch on the outer painting

Question 48

Of what shape is a landing direction indicator?

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T

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A straight arrow

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L

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An angled arrow

Question 49

Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace "E"?

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VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic

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VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic

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VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic

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IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic

Question 50

When has a pre-flight check to be done?

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Before first flight of the day, and after every change of pilot

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After every build-up of the aeroplane

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Once a month, with TMG once a day

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Before flight operation and before every flight

Question 51

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

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"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Rash during decompression sickness

Question 52

Which of the following options is likely to produce large induced drag?

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Small aspect ratio

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Large aspect ratio

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Low lift coefficients

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Tapered wings

Question 53

A pilot licence issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in...

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All ICAO countries

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Those countries that have accepted this licence on application

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The country where the licence was acquired

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The country where the licence was issued

Question 54

The thickness of the wing is defined as the distance between the lower and the upper side of the wing at the...

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Thickest part of the wing

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Thinnest part of the wing

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Most inner part of the wing

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Most outer part of the wing

Question 55

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

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The Eustachian tube is blocked

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During a light and slow climb

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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All windows are completely closed

Question 56

Which option states a benefit of wing washout?

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At high angles of attack the effectiveness of the aileron is retained as long as possible

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With the washout the form drag reduces at high speeds

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Greater hardness because the wing can withstand more torsion forces

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Structurally the wing is made more rigid against rotation

Question 57

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?

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330°

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270°

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030°

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360°

Question 58

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

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Product of a mass and a balance arm

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Sum of a mass and a balance arm

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Difference of a mass and a balance arm

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Quotient of a mass and a balance arm

Question 59

A true altitude is...

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An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure

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A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature

Question 60

Who provides search and rescue service?

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Both military and civil organisations

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Only civil organisations

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Only military organisations

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International approved organisations

Question 61

What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency?

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Meteorological information

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Current information

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Navigational information

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NOTAMS

Question 62

The term "ceiling" is defined as the...

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft

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Height of the base of the highest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 10000 ft

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Altitude of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft

Question 63

What leads to a decreased stall speed Vs (IAS)?

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Decreasing weight

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Lower density

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Lower altitude

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Higher load factor

Question 64

The term "runway" is defined as a...

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

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Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters

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Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

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