Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Primary fuselage structures of wood or metal planes are usually made up by what components?

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Frames and stringers

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Covers, stringers and forming parts

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Girders, ribs and stringers

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Ribs, frames and covers

Question 2

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 3

The term 'True Course' (TC) is defined as...

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The angle between true north and the course line.

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole.

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The angle between magnetic north and the course line.

Question 4

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

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18000 ft

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22000 ft

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10000 ft

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5000 ft

Question 5

Which are the properties of a Mercator chart?

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The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

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The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

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The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

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The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

Question 6

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

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78 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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1 %

Question 7

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056)

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1 500 ft MSL

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1.500 ft GND

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1 500 m MSL

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FL150

Question 8

What is the function of the horizontal tail (among other things)?

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To stabilise the aeroplane around the lateral axis

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To stabilise the aeroplane around the longitudinal axis

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To initiate a curve around the vertical axis

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To stabilise the aeroplane around the vertical axis

Question 9

What is the subject of ICAO Annex 1?

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Flight crew licensing

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Air traffic services

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Rules of the air

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Operation of aircraft

Question 10

The center of gravity has to be located...

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Between the front and the rear C.G. limit

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Behind the rear C.G. limit

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In front of the front C.G. limit

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Right of the lateral C.G. limit

Question 11

Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?

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Altimeter

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Direct reading compass

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Tachometer

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Vertical speed indicator

Question 12

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...

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7000 ft

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6500 ft

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6250 ft

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6750 ft

Question 13

Which statement about lift and angle of attack is correct?

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Increasing the angle of attack too far may result in a loss of lift and an airflow separation

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Increasing the angle of attack results in less lift being generated by the aerofoil

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Decreasing the angle of attack results in more drag being generated by the aerofoil

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Too large angles of attack can lead to an exponential increase in lift

Question 14

During flight you have to solve a problem, how do you proceed?

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Primarily fly the airplane and keep it stable, then attend to the problem and keep flying the airplane

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There is no time for solving problems during flight

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Solve problem immediately, otherwise refer to the operating handbook

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Contact other pilot via radio for help, keep flying

Question 15

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 16

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

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Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure

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Total pressure and static pressure

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Dynamic pressure and total pressure

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Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure

Question 17

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

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Not permissible and essentially dangerous

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Compensated by the pilot's control inputs

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Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays

Question 18

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 19

Which of the mentioned cockpit instruments is connected to the pitot tube?

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Airspeed indicator

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Direct-reading compass

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Altimeter

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Vertical speed indicator

Question 20

When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?

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It moves down

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In direction of rudder deflection

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It moves up

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Depends on CG position

Question 21

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 22

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

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Unlimited

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12 years

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6 months

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12 months

Question 23

An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by...

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Ground cooling during the night

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Thickening of clouds in medium layers

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Large-scale lifting of air

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Intensifying and gusting winds

Question 24

The movement of air flowing together is called...

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Convergence

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Subsidence

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Confluence

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Divergence

Question 25

Which factor shortens landing distance?

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Strong head wind

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Heavy rain

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High pressure altitude

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High density altitude

Question 26

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation?

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C

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D

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B

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A

Question 27

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 28

Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause...

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Uncontrollable attitudes, structural damage, risk of injuries

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Calculable instability if the C.G. is shifting by less than 10 %

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Continuous attitudes which can be corrected by the pilot using the flight controls

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Structural damage, angle of attack stability, velocity stability

Question 29

Which are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)?

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GEN ENR AD

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GEN MET RAC

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GEN AGA COM

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GEN COM MET

Question 30

What has to be considered when overflying mountain ridges?

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Turbulence, therefore slightly increase speed

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Turbulence, reduce to minimum speed

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Do not overfly national parks

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Use circling birds to find thermal cells

Question 31

Which factor can lead to human error?

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The bias to see what we expect to see

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Proper use of checklists

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Double check of relevant actions

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Question 32

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

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Pan Pan

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Mayday

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Urgent

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Help

Question 33

What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?

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Scattered Cu clouds

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Overcast low stratus

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Overcast Ns clouds

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

Question 34

Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?

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VFR

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VFS

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VRU

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VMC

Question 35

The height of the tropopause of the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) is at...

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36000 ft

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5500 ft

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48000 ft

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11000 ft

Question 36

What process results in the formation of "advection fog"?

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Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas

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Cold, moist air is being moved across warm ground areas

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

Question 37

An ATIS is valid for...

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30 minutes

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45 minutes

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60 minutes

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10 minutes

Question 38

What change in thermal activity may be expected with cirrus clouds coming up from one direction and becoming more dense, blocking the sun?

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Cirrus clouds prevent insolation and impair thermal activity

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Cirrus clouds may intensify insolation and improve thermal activity

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Cirrus clouds indicate an high-level inversion with thermal activity ongoing up to that level

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Cirrus clouds indicate instability and beginning of over-development

Question 39

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

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WCA

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Variation

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Inclination

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Deviation

Question 40

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 41

What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line?

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60 NM

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111 NM

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1 NM

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10 NM

Question 42

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"?

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Airworthiness Review Certificate

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Airworthiness Recurring Control

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Airspace Rulemaking Committee

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Airspace Restriction Criteria

Question 43

Which parts of an aircraft mainly affect the generation of induced drag?

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The wing tips

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The front part of the fuselage

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The outer part of the ailerons

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The lower part of the gear

Question 44

The term "flight time" is defined as...

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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 period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing

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The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights

Question 45

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 46

Differential aileron deflection is used to...

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Keep the adverse yaw low

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Reduce wake turbulence

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Avoid a stall at low angles of attack

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Increase the rate of descent

Question 47

What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for?

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24 h service

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No specific opening times

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Sunrise to sunset

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 48

Which cockpit instruments are connected to the static port?

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Altimeter, vertical speed indicator, airspeed indicator

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Airspeed indicator, direct-reading compass, slip indicator

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Airspeed indicator, altimeter, direct-reading compass

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Altimeter, slip indicator, navigational computer

Question 49

Which type of ice forms by very small water droplets and ice crystals hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?

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Rime ice

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Clear ice

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Mixed ice

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Hoar frost

Question 50

What does the abbreviation "FIR" stand for?

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Flight information region

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Flight integrity receiver

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Flow integrity required

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Flow information radar

Question 51

An altitude of 4500 ft is transmitted as...

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Four thousand five hundred

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Four five thousand

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Four five zero zero

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Four thousand five zero zero

Question 52

Two aeroplanes are flying on crossing tracks. Which one has to divert?

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The aircraft which flies from right to left has the right of priority

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Both have to divert to the left

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The aircraft which flies from left to right has the right of priority

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Both have to divert to the right

Question 53

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?

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60 NM

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400 NM

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120 NM

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216 NM

Question 54

Which answer completes the flight plan (marked cells)? See annex (NAV-014)

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TH: 185°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°

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TH: 173°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°

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TH: 173°. MH: 174°. MC: 178°

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TH: 185°. MH: 185°. MC: 180°

Question 55

5500 m equal...

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18000 ft

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30000 ft

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7500 ft

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10000 ft

Question 56

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress

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Point B

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Point C

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Point D

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Point A

Question 57

What type of fog emerges if humid and almost saturated air, is forced to rise upslope of hills or shallow mountains by the prevailing wind?

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Orographic fog

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Advection fog

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Steaming fog

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Radiation fog

Question 58

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

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Error chain

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Procedure for an emergency landing

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Optimal problem solution

Question 59

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Juliett Victor Kilogramm

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

Question 60

What chart shows areas of precipitation?

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Radar picture

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Satellite picture

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Wind chart

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GAFOR

Question 61

Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34'E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00'E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg?

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In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg

Question 62

A Grey-out is the result of...

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Positive g-forces

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Hyperventilation

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Tiredness

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Hypoxia

Question 63

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...

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1029 UTC

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1045 UTC

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1129 UTC

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1146 UTC

Question 64

When commencing a steep turn, what has to be considered by the pilot?

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Commence turn with increased speed according to aimed bank angle

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After achieving bank angle, reduce yaw using opposite rudder

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Commence turn with reduced speed according to aimed bank angle

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After achieving bank angle, push the elevator to increase speed

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