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1 - The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of... A rhumb line. A small circle A parallel of latitude. A great circle.

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 B, c, d, e, f, g A, b, c, e, f D, f, g A, b, e, g

3 - What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud? Electrical discharge Anvil-head top of Cb cloud Gust front Freezing Rain

4 - Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year ... In tropical areas, close to the equator. In areeas showing extensive lifting processes. Over oceanic areas at latitues around 30°N/S. In mid latitudes along the polar front

5 - Which information from a ground station does not require readback? Altimeter setting Traffic information Heading Taxi instructions

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... 1045 UTC. 1029 UTC. 1129 UTC. 1146 UTC.

7 - The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is... 12 Months. 48 Months. 24 Months. 60 Months.

8 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)? 18000 ft 22000 ft 10000 ft 5000 ft

9 - Which of the following options states all primary flight controls of an aircraft? Flaps, slats, speedbrakes Elevator, rudder, aileron, trim tabs, high-lift wing devices, power controls Elevator, rudder, aileron All movable parts on the aircraft which aid in controlling the aircraft

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

11 - While planning a cross country gliding flight, what ground structure should be avoided enroute? Stone quarries and large sand areas Highways, railroad tracks and channels. Moist ground, water areas, marsh areas Areas with buildings, concrete and asphalt.

12 - What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)? Blood coagulation Blood sugar regulation Oxygen transport Immune defense

13 - Trim masses or lead plates must be secured firmly when installed into a gliding plane, so that... The maximum allowed mass will not be exceeded. A comfortable seat position will be assured for the glider pilot. They will not block rudders or induce any C.G. shift. The glider pilot will not be hurt during flight in thermal turbulences.

14 - The term "center of gravity" is defined as... Another designation for the neutral point. The heaviest point on an aeroplane. Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line. Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.

15 - What factor may affect the top of cumulus clouds? The spread Relative humidity The absolute humidity The presence of an inversion layer

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... .+ 11° . - 9° .- 7° .+ 5°

17 - What is meant by "ground effect"? Decrease of lift and increase of induced drag close to the ground Increase of lift and decrease of induced drag close to the ground Increase of lift and increase of induced drag close to the ground Decrease of lift and decrease of induced drag close to the ground

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

19 - 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

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? 400 NM 120 NM 216 NM 60 NM

21 - 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

22 - What does the term "Red-out" mean? "Red vision" during negative g-loads Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset Anaemia caused by an injury Rash during decompression sickness

23 - Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions? Height of ionosphere Altitude Twilight error Shoreline effect

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) 30 km 45 NM 45 km 81 NM

25 - What is the ISA standard pressure at FL 180 (5500 m)? 300 hPa 250 hPa 1013.25 hPa 500 hPa

26 - Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured? By the use of proper headsets By a particular frequency allocation By the use of radio phraseology By using radios certified for aviation use only

27 - What pattern can be found at the stagnation point? The boundary layer starts separating on the upper surface of the profile All aerodynamic forces can be considered as attacking at this single point The laminar boundary layer changes into a turbulent boundary layer Streamlines are divided into airflow above and below the profile

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

29 - Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace? Want Apply Would like Request

30 - Which factor shortens landing distance? Heavy rain High pressure altitude High density altitude Strong head wind

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

32 - How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature? Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases

33 - What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK? Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo Omega Echo Juliett Victor Kilogramm Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

34 - The glide ratio of a sailplane can be improved by which measures? Higher airplane mass, thin airfoil, taped gaps between wing and fuselage Lower airplane mass, correct speed, retractable gear Cleaning, correct speed, retractable gear, taped gaps between wing and fuselage Forward C.G. position, correct speed, taped gaps between wing and fuselage

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... 6500 ft 6250 ft. 7000 ft. 6750 ft.

36 - 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

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

B C A D

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

39 - A risk factor for decompression sickness is... Sports. 100 % oxygen after decompression. Scuba diving prior to flight. Smoking.

40 - What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance? Decrease of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance Increase of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance Increase of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance Decrease of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

41 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called... Situational thinking. Situational awareness. Anticipatory check procedure. Constant flight check.

42 - 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

43 - How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height? From +30° to -40°C From +20° to -40°C From -15° to 50°C From +15° to -50°C

44 - Which phrase does a pilot use when he / she wants to check the readability of his / her transmission? Request readability What is the communication like? You read me five How do you read?

45 - What is the function of the blood platelets (thrombocytes)? Oxygen transport Blood sugar regulation Immune defense Blood coagulation

46 - A flight is called a "visual flight", if the... Visibility in flight is more than 5 km. Flight is conducted under visual flight rules. Visibility in flight is more than 8 km. Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

47 - Through which factor listed below does the load factor increase during cruise flight? Lower air density A forward centre of gravity Higher aeroplane weight An upward gust

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... 1 : 500000 1 : 1000000. 1 : 250000. 1 : 2000000.

49 - 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

50 - After reaching what height during winch launch the maximum pitch position can be taken? From approx. 50 m while maintaining a save speed for winch launch. From 15 m while reaching a speed of at least 90 km/h From 150 m or higher, when in case of cable break landing straight ahead is no longer possible Shortly after lift-off, provided a sufficiently strong headwind

51 - Pressure compensation on an wing occurs at the... Wing tips. Leading edge. Trailing edge. Wing roots

52 - 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

53 - Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilaton? Cyanose Disturbance of consciousness Spasm Tingling

54 - The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 1

1.500 ft GND. 1 500 ft MSL. 1 500 m MSL. FL150.

55 - An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a... Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air. Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air. Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground.

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? More bank, less rudder in turn direction Less bank, more rudder in turn direction Less bank, less rudder in turn direction More bank, more rudder in turn direction

57 - Which statement about a rhumb line is correct? A rhumb line is a great circle intersecting the the equator with 45° angle. The center of a complete cycle of a rhumb line is always the Earth's center. A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle. The shortest track between two points along the Earth's surface follows a rhumb line.

58 - How should a glider plane be parked when observing strong winds? Nose into the wind, keep and weigh tail down Nose into the wind, extends air brakes, secure rudders Downwind wing on the ground, weigh wing down, secure rudders Windward wing on the ground, weigh wing down, secure rudders

59 - Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly... Flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertantly, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained. Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation. Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertantly, it should be left without delay. Flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited.

60 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation? They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

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? Best gliding angle descreases, best glide speed decreases. Best gliding angle remains unchanged, best glide speed increases. Best gliding angle remains increases, best glide speed increases. Best gliding angle remains unchanged, best glide speed decreases.

62 - A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a... Transponder approved for airspace "B". Mode C or S transponder. Pressure-decoder. Mode A transponder.

63 - Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia? Blood donation Smoking Menstruation Diving

64 - 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

65 - Air traffic control service is conducted by which services? ALR (alerting service) SAR (search and rescue service) TWR (aerodrome control service) FIS (flight information service) AIS (aeronautical information service) AFS (aeronautical fixed telecommunication service) APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service) FIS (flight information service) TWR (aerodrome control service) APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service)

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"? DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

67 - What is referred to as mountain wind? Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night. Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime. Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime.

68 - What has to be considers when overflying mountain ridges? Turbulences, reduce to minimum speed Do not overfly national parks Turbulences, therefore slightly increase speed Use circling birds to find thermal cells

69 - Stabilization around the lateral axis during cruise is achieved by the... Wing flaps. Horizontal stabilizer Airlerons. Vertical rudder

70 - 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.

71 - 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 [°].

72 - The sun moves 10° of longitude. What is the difference in time? 0.66 h 0.4 h 1 h 0.33 h

73 - How is the balance of forces affected during a turn? A lower lift force compensates for a lower net force as compared to level flight Lift force must be increased to compensate for the sum of centrifugal and gravitational force The horizontal component of the lift force during a turn is the centrifugal force The net force results from superposition of gravity and centripetal forces

74 - 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

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

76 - Visual illusions are mostly caused by... Binocular vision. Colour blindness. Rapid eye movements. Misinterpretation of the brain.

77 - 1000 ft equal... 300 m. 3000 m. 30 km. 30 m.

78 - What is the purpose of the secondary flight controls? To improve the performance characteristics of an aircraft and relieve the pilot of excessive control forces To improve the turn characteristics of an aircraft in the low speed regime during approach and landing To enable the pilot to control the aircraft's movements about its three axes To constitute a backup system for the primary flight controls

79 - 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

80 - During a stall, the lift... Decreases and drag increases. Increases and drag increases. Decreases and drag decreases Increases and drag decreases.

81 - What types of boundary layers can be found on an aerofoil? Laminar boundary layer along the complete upper surface with non-separated airflow Turbulent layer at the leading wing areas, laminar boundary layer at the trailing areas Turbulent boundary layer along the complete upper surface with separated airflow Laminar layer at the leading wing areas, turbulent boundary layer at the trailing areas

82 - What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)? .05,19° .20,28° .05°19'00'' .20°28'00''

83 - Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 1? See figure (PFA-009) Siehe Anlage 2 Center of pressure Stagnation point Stagnation point Transition point

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

Point B Point C Point A Point D

85 - Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear? Fog Stable high pressure areas. Invernal warm front. Thunderstorms.

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.) 1115 UTC. 1005 UTC. 1105 UTC. 1052 UTC.

87 - 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

88 - Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected? After passing of a cold front Before passing of an occlusion During Foehn at the lee side After passing of a warm front

89 - What has to be considered when operating a sailplane with water ballast? Best glide angle decreases. Significant CG shifts. Best glide speed decreases It should stay below freezing level.

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

91 - 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

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... 7° left. 7° right. 3° right. 3° left.

93 - What landing technique is recommended for landing on a down-hill gras area? In general up-hill Diagonal down-hill With brakes applied on main wheel, no air brakes Full air brakes, gear retracted and stalled

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

95 - An energy-compensated vertical speed inicator (VSI) shows during stationary glide the vertical speed... Of the glider through surrounding air Of the airmass flown through. Of the glider plus movement of the air Of the glider minus movement of the air.

96 - What negative impacts may be expected during circling overhead industrial facilities? Health impairments by pollutants, reduced visibilty and turbulences Strong electrostatic charging and deterioration in radio communication Very poor visibility of only few hundred meters and heavy precipitation Extended, strong downwind areas on the lee side of the facility

97 - What is the parallax error? Wrong interpretation of instruments caused by the angle of vision Misperception of speed during taxiing Long-sightedness due to aging especially during night A decoding error in communication between pilots

98 - An off-field landing with tailwind is inevitable. How should the landing be conducted? Approach with reduced speed, expect shorter flare and ground roll distance Normal approach, when reaching landing site, extend spoiler flaps and push down elevator Approach with normal speed, expect longer flare and ground roll distance Approach with increased speed without use of spoiler flaps

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

100 - 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

101 - Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC? MH: 163°. MC: 175°. MH: 167°. MC: 161° MH: 163°. MC: 161°. MH: 167°. MC: 175°.

102 - Which processes result in decreasing air density? Decreasing temperature, increasing pressure Increasing temperature, increasing pressure Increasing temperature, decreasing pressure Decreasing temperature, decreasing pressure

103 - All aerodynamic forces can be considered to act on a single point. This point is called... Center of gravity. Lift point. Transition point. Center of pressure.

104 - Which are the properties of a Lambert conformal chart? The chart is conformal and an equal-area projection Great circles are depicted as straight lines and the chart is an equal-area projection Rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines and the chart is conformal The chart is conformal and nearly true to scale

105 - The trim is used to... Adapt the control force. Increase adverse yaw. Move the centre of gravity Lock control elements.

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

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? 270° 030° 360° 330°

108 - What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions? Towering cumulus, isolated showers of rain or thunderstorms Layered clouds up to high levels, prolonged rain or snow Sky clear of clouds, sunshine, low winds Shallow cumulus clouds with base at medium levels

109 - The compass error caused by the aircraft's magnetic field is called... Inclination Variation. Deviation Declination.

110 - What does a readability of 1 indicate? The transmission is readable but with difficulty The transmission is perfectly readable The transmission is readable now and then The transmission is unreadable

111 - What is the call sign of the aerodrome control? Ground Control Tower Airfield

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? Return glider plane to a position behind towing plane by a smaller curve radius using strong inputs on rudder pedals Take up same bank angle as towing plane and return glider plane to a position behind towing plane using rudder pedals Bring back glider plane to intended turning attitude using rudder and airlerons, extend spoiler flaps to reduce speed Initiate sideslip and let glider plane be pushed back to a position behind towing plane by increased drag

113 - Which are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)? GEN MET RAC GEN AGA COM GEN COM MET GEN ENR AD

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

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? 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

116 - The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002) Siehe Anlage 1

10800 km. 12800 km. 21600 NM. 40000 NM.

117 - Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The flight time equals... 48 Min. 37 Min. 84 Min. 62 Min.

118 - Who provides search and rescue service? Only civil organisations Both military and civil organisations Only military organisations International approved organisations

119 - Deflecting the rudder to the left causes... Pitching of the aircraft to the left Yawing of the aircraft to the left. Pitching of the aircraft to the right. Yawing of the aircraft to the right.

120 - Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft? Limitations Normal procedures Weight and balance Performance

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