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1 - Information about maxmimum allowed airspeeds can be found where? Airspeed indicator, cockpit panel and AIP part ENR POH, approach chart, vertical speed indicator POH and posting in briefing room POH, Cockpit panel, airspeed indicator

2 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR? 1.5 km 10 km 5 km 8 km

3 - What impression may be caused when approaching a runway with an upslope? An undershoot A landing beside the centerline An overshoot A hard landing

4 - Which option states a benefit of wing washout? With the washout the form drag reduces at high speeds Greater hardness because the wing can withstand more torsion forces At high angles of attack the effectiveness of the aileron is retained as long as possible Structurally the wing is made more rigid against rotation

5 - When landing with tailwind, the pilot has to... Approach with normal speed and shallow angle. Compensate tailwind by sideslip. Increase approach speed. Land with gear retracted to shorten ground roll distance

6 - The laminar boundary layer on the aerofoil is located between... The stagnation point and the center of pressure. The stagnation point and the transition point. The transition point and the separation point. The transition point and the center of pressure.

7 - The center of gravity (CG) defines... The product of mass and balance arm The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. The point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

8 - An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 220° at a constant TAS of 220 kt. The wind vector is 270°/50 kt. The ground speed (GS) equals... 185 kt. 255 kt. 170 kt. 135 kt.

9 - For a short flight from A to B the pilot extracts the following information from an aeronautical chart: True course: 245°. Magnetic variation: 7° W The magnetic course (MC) equals... 238°. 245°. 252°. 007°.

10 - What does a readability of 5 indicate? The transmission is readable now and then The transmission is readable but with difficulty The transmission is unreadable The transmission is perfectly readable

11 - Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases? 21 % 1 % 78 % 0.1 %

12 - The term 'civil twilight' is defined as... The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the apparent horizon. The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon. The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the true horizon. The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

13 - What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft? 78 % 12 % 21 % 18.9 %

14 - Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing? A field with ripe waving crops A meadow without livestock A light brown field with short crops A lake with an undisturbed surface

15 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information? 3 to 7 seconds 10 to 20 seconds 35 to 50 seconds 30 to 40 seconds

16 - How are the flight controls on a small single-engine piston aircraft normally controlled and actuated? Manually through rods and control cables Hydraulically through hydraulic pumps and actuators Electrically through fly-by-wire Power-assisted through hydraulic pumps or electric motors

17 - Which type of ice forms by very small water droplets and ice crystals hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft? Rime ice Clear ice Mixed ice Hoar frost

18 - 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? 400 NM 120 NM 216 NM 60 NM

19 - Point number 5 in the figure indicates which flight state? See figure (PFA-008) Siehe Anlage 5

Slow flight Best gliding angle Inverted flight Stall

20 - Airspeed indicator, altimeter and vertical speed indicator all show incorrect indications at the same time. What error can be the cause? Blocking of static pressure lines. Leakage in compensation vessel. Blocking of pitot tube Failure of the electrical system.

21 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots? Curved sidepiece Non-polarised Unbreakable No UV filter

22 - The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the... Certificate of airworthiness Mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft. Performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft. Documentation of the annual inspection.

23 - Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centers and fronts? Wind chart Surface weather chart Prognostic chart Hypsometric chart

24 - From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure? 2000 feet 10000 feet 12000 feet 7000 feet

25 - The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight? Altitude above MSL Height above airfield Airfield elevation Pressure altitude

26 - The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE. 13/10/2013 00:00 UTC. 21/05/2014 13:00 UTC. 21/05/2013 14:00 UTC. 13/05/2013 12:00 UTC.

27 - What chart shows areas of precipitation? Satellite picture Wind chart Radar picture GAFOR

28 - What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"? Negative No Not Finish

29 - A glider pilot has to conduct an off-field landing in a mountainous region. The only available landing site is highly inclined. How should the landing be conducted? Approach with increased speed, quick flare to follow the inclined ground Approach down the ridge with increased speed, push according to ground level during landing According to prevailant wind, approach and land parallel to the ridge with headwind Approach with minimum speed, careful flare when reaching the landing site

30 - During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with an increasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change? Path is lower, IAS increases Path is higher, IAS decreases Path is higher, IAS increases Path is lower, IAS decreases

31 - Which effect does a decreasing airspeed have on the induced drag during a horizontal and stable cruise flight? The induced drag will slightly decrease The induced drag will collapse The induced drag will increase The induced drag will remain constant

32 - Which statement concerning the angle of attack is correct? Increasing the angle of attack results in decreasing lift The angle of attack cannot be negative A too large angle of attack may result in a loss of lift The angle of attack is constant throughout the flight

33 - The term "flight time" is defined as... The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown. The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing. The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight. The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights.

34 - Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 3? See figure (PFA-009) Siehe Anlage 2

Stagnation point Separation point Center of pressure Transition point

35 - Which statement about the airflow around an aerofoil is correct if the angle of attack increases? The stagnation point moves down The center of pressure moves down The center of pressure moves up The stagnation point moves up

36 - What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator? 111 NM 60 km 1 NM 60 NM

37 - During a cross-country flight, you approach a downwind turning point. The point should be taken ... (2,00 P.) As low as possible. As steep as possible. As high as possible. With as less bank as possible

38 - A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as... Two hundred eighty-five. Two eight five hundred. Two eight five. Two hundred eight five.

39 - "Longitudinal stability" is referred to as stability around which axis? Lateral axis Propeller axis Longitudinal axis Vertical axis

40 - The symbol labeled (1) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

Front aloft. Cold front. Occlusion. Warm front.

41 - Which answer is correct concerning stress? Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress

42 - Number 3 in the drawing corresponds to the... See figure (PFA-010) Siehe Anlage 1

Camber line. Thickness. Chord. Chord line.

43 - Which kinds of drag contribute to total drag? Interference drag and parasite drag Induced drag and parasite drag Induced drag, form drag, skin-friction drag Form drag, skin-friction drag, interference drag

44 - The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure... Inside the airplane cabin. Of undisturbed airflow Resulting from orderly flow of air particles. Sensed by the pitot tube.

45 - The right aileron deflects upwards, the left downwards. How does the aircraft react? Rolling to the left, no yawing Rolling to the right, yawing to the left Rolling to the left, yawing to the right Rolling to the right, yawing to the right

46 - Which answer contains every state of water found in the atmosphere? Liquid, solid, and gaseous Liquid Gaseous and liquid Liquid and solid

47 - The critical angle of attack... Increases with a front centre of gravity Is changed by different aircraft weights. Is not changed by different aircraft weights. Decreases with a rear centre of gravity.

48 - What weather conditions can be expected during "Foehn" on the windward side of a mountain range? Layered clouds, mountains obscured, poor visibility, moderate or heavy rain Dissipating clouds with unusual warming, accompanied by strong, gusty winds Calm wind and forming of high stratus clouds (high fog) Scattered cumulus clouds with showers and thunderstorms

49 - During thermal soaring, another sailplane is following close by. What should be done to avoid a collision? You reduce speed to let the other sailplane fly by You reduce bank to achieve a larger turn radius You increase bank to be better seen from the other sailplane You increase speed to achieve a position opposite in the circle

50 - UTC is... A zonal time Local mean time at a specific point on Earth. An obligatory time used in aviation. A local time in Central Europe.

51 - What is the correct term for a message used for air traffic control? Meteorological message Message related to direction finding Flight safety message Flight regularity message

52 - 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) 30 km 45 NM 45 km 81 NM

53 - When do you expect wind shear? During an inversion When passing a warm front During a summer day with calm winds In calm wind in cold weather

54 - Where is interference drag generated? At the ailerons At the the gear At the wing root Near the wing tips

55 - What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front? Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

56 - Lower-than-standard temperature may lead to... An altitude indication which is too high. An altitude indication which is too low. A correct altitude indication as long as the altimeter subscale is set to correct for non-standard temperature. A blockage of the Pitot tube by ice, freezing the altimeter indication to its present value.

57 - The maximium load according load sheet has been exceeded. What action has to be taken? Increase speed by 15% Reduce load Trim "pitch-down" Trim "pitch-up"

58 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV? (2,00 P.) VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°. VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°. VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°. VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°.

59 - Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request? 7700 7600 7500 7000

60 - The center of gravity has to be located... Behind the rear C.G. limit In front of the front C.G. limit. Right of the lateral C. G. limit. Between the front and the rear C.G. limit.

61 - Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory .1, 2, 3 .2, 4 1 1, 2, 3, 4

62 - What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM? Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

63 - Durig flight close to aerodrome in about 250 m AGL you encouter strong descent and go for a safety landing. What speed should be flown when heading towards the airfield? Best glide speed plus additionals for downdrafts and wind Best glide speed Minimum rate of descent speed Maximum manoeuvering speed VA

64 - What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa? Zero 80 m less than before 80 m more than before Values depending on QNH

65 - An aircraft cruises on a heading of 180° with a true airspeed of 100 kt. The wind comes from 180° with 30 kt. Neglecting instrument and position errors, which will be the approximate reading of the airspeed indicator? 130 kt 100 kt 30 kt 70 kt

66 - Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 3

Altitude 9500 ft MSL Flight Level 95 Altitude 9500 m MSL Height 9500 ft

67 - Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is... Compensated by the pilot's control inputs. Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %. Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays Not permissible and essentially dangerous

68 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.) TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

69 - What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report? 5 to 7 eighths 8 eighths 3 to 4 eighths 1 to 2 eighths

70 - What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear? Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the airfield When a shower is visible close to the airfield

71 - What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")? Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

72 - Stability around which axis is mainly influenced by the center of gravity's longitudinal position? Longitudinal axis Lateral axis Gravity axis Vertical axis

73 - 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? Initiate a sideslip to reduce excessive height Pull strongly, therafter decouple the cable Carefully extend spoiler flaps, steer glider back into normal position Push strongly to bring glider back to normal position

74 - Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways? "26" and "26R" "06L" and "06R" "18" and "18-2" "24" and "25"

75 - Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace "E"? VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic

76 - When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move? It moves down In direction of rudder deflection It moves up Depends on CG position

77 - Two engine-driven aircraft are flying on crossing courses at the same altitude. Which one has to divert? Both have to divert to the left The lighter one has to climb The heavier one has to climb Both have to divert to the right

78 - Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QNH? Altitude in relation to mean sea level Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

79 - What is indicated by a pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centerline of a runway? At this point the glide path of an ILS hits the runway Do not touch down before them Do not touch down behind them A ground roll could be started from this position

80 - The barometric altimeter indicates height above... Mean sea level. A selected reference pressure level. Ground. Standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

81 - Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause... Calculable instability if the C.G. is shifting by less than 10 %. Continuous attitudes which can be corrected by the pilot using the flight controls. Structural damage, angle of attack stability, velocity stability. Uncontrollable attitudes, structural damage, risk of injuries.

82 - Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E? 1500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically 1000 m horizontally, 1500 ft vertically 1000 m horizontally, 300 m vertically 1500 m horizontally, 1000 m vertically

83 - How often shall a blind transmission be made? Two times Four times Three times One time

84 - What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around? Pulling up Going around No landing Approach canceled

85 - Where does the inclination reach its lowest value? At the geographic equator At the magnetic equator At the geographic poles At the magnetic poles

86 - Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions? No-fly zone Restricted area Prohibited area Dangerous area

87 - A gliding plane is about to pitch down due to stall. What rudder input can prevent nose-dive and spin? Ailerons neutral, rudder strongly kicked to lower wing Release elevator, rudder opposite to lower wing Keep airplane in level flight using rudder pedals Slightly pull the elevator, ailerons opposite to lower wing

88 - With decreasing air density the airflow speed increases at stall speed (TAS) and vice verca. How has a final approach to be conducted on a hot summer day? With increased speed indication (IAS) With unchanged speed indication (IAS) With decreased speed indication (IAS) With additional speed according POH

89 - What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication? MF LF HF VHF

90 - What is a latent error? An error which only has consequences after landing An error which has an immediate effect on the controls An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

91 - The angle of descent is defined as... The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in percent [%]. The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in degrees [°]. The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in percent [%]. The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°].

92 - The total weight of an aeroplane is acting vertically through the... Stagnation point. Center of pressure. Neutral point. Center of gravity

93 - What condition may prevent the formation of "radiation fog"? Calm wind Clear night, no clouds Low spread Overcast cloud cover

94 - The gliding weather report states environmental instability. At morning, dew covers gras and no thermals are presently active. What development can be expected for thermal activity? Formation of dew prevents all thermal activity during the following day With ongoing insolation and ground warming, thermal lifting is likely to begin Environmental instability prevents air from being lifted and no thermals will be generated After sunset and formation of a ground-level inversion thermal activity is likely to begin

95 - What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace "B"? Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft

96 - Which are the official basic units for horizontal distances used in aeronautical navigation and their abbreviations? Nautical miles (NM), kilometers (km) Land miles (SM), sea miles (NM) Yards (yd), meters (m) Feet (ft), inches (in)

97 - What clouds and weather may result from an humid and instable air mass, that is pushed against a chain of mountains by the predominant wind and forced to rise? Embedded CB with thunderstorms and showers of hail and/or rain. Smooth, unstructured NS cloud with light drizzle or snow (during winter). Thin Altostratus and Cirrostratus clouds with light and steady precipitation. Overcast low stratus (high fog) with no precipitation.

98 - During a right turn, the yaw string is drawn to the left from center position. By what rudder input can the string be centered again? Less bank, less rudder in turn direction Less bank, more rudder in turn direction More bank, less rudder in turn direction More bank, more rudder in turn direction

99 - Clouds are basically distinguished by what types? Thunderstorm and shower clouds Cumulus and stratiform clouds Stratiform and ice clouds Layered and lifted clouds

100 - What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer? Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems Small isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems Large isobar spacing with strong prevailing westerly winds Small isobar spacing with strong prevailing northerly winds

101 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR? 1.5 km 8 km 5 km 10 km

102 - Where are the two polar circles? 23.5° north and south of the poles 23.5° north and south of the equator At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N 20.5° south of the poles

103 - What is the call sign of the surface movement control? Control Tower Earth Ground

104 - What situation is called "over-development" in a weather report? Change from blue thermals to cloudy thermals during the afternoon Development of a thermal low to a storm depression Vertical development of Cumulus clouds to rain showers Widespreading of Cumulus clouds below an inversion layer

105 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125? 8000 m 1500 m 5000 m 3000 m

106 - During airtow, the gliding plane exceeds its maximum permissable speed. What action should be taken by the glider pilot? Extend spoiler flaps Message to airfield controller via radio Pull elevator to reduce speed Decouple cable immediately

107 - What is the function of the horizontal tail (among other things)? To stabilise the aeroplane around the longitudinal axis To stabilise the aeroplane around the lateral axis To initiate a curve around the vertical axis To stabilise the aeroplane around the vertical axis

108 - How do induced drag and parasite drag change with increasing airspeed during a horizontal and stable cruise flight? Parasite drag decreases and induced drag increases Induced drag decreases and parasite drag increases Parasite drag decreases and induced drag decreases Induced drag increases and parasite drag increases

109 - Which of the following states the working principle of an airspeed indicator? Dynamic air pressure is measured by the Pitot tube and converted into a speed indication by the airspeed indicator Total air pressure is measured by the static ports and converted into a speed indication by the airspeed indicator Total air pressure is measured and compared against static air pressure Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum.

110 - What pressure pattern can be observed when a cold front is passing? Continually increasing pressure Shortly decreasing, thereafter increasing pressure Continually decreasing pressure Constant pressure pattern

111 - What is the result of extending flaps with increasing aerofoil camber? Maximum permissable speed increases Minimum speed increases Minimum speed decreases C.G. position moves forward

112 - How can you determine wind direction in case of an outlanding? Monitoring of smoke, flags, waving fields Wind forecast from flight weather report Request from other pilots who can be reached by radio Remembering the wind indicated by the windsock an departing airfield

113 - What is meant by "inversion layer"? An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

114 - How can wind speed and wind direction be derived from surface weather charts? By alignment and distance of isobaric lines By annotations from the text part of the chart By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts.

115 - What situation is referred to as "shielding"? Ns clouds, covering the windward side of a mountain range High or mid-level cloud layers, impairing thermal activity Anvil-like structure at the upper levels of a thunderstorm cloud Coverage of Cumulus clouds, stated as part of eights of the sky

116 - What is necessary for the determination of speed (IAS) by the airspeed indicator? The difference between the total pressure and the dynamic pressure The difference between the dynamic pressure and the static pressure The difference between the standard pressure and the total pressure The difference betweeen the total pressure and the static presssure

117 - What are the primary and the secondary effects of a rudder input to the left? Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the left Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the left Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the right Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the right

118 - Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found? AIC ICAO chart 1:500000 AIP NOTAM

119 - When flying into heavy snowfall, most dangerous will be the... Sudden blockage of pitot-static system Sudden increase of airframe icing. Sudden increase in airplane mass Suddon loss of visibility

120 - In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading? If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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