Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot Licence

Question 1

Using annex PFP-061, which ICAO chart symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

Accepted Answer

Symbol C

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Symbol B

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Symbol D

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Symbol A

Question 2

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 3

The term "centre of gravity" is defined as...

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The point at which the total mass of the aeroplane is considered to act

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The heaviest point on an aeroplane

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Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line

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Another designation for the neutral point

Question 4

The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground?

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QFE

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QTE

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QNE

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QNH

Question 5

What is the meaning of an area marked as "TMZ"?

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Transponder Mandatory Zone

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Transportation Management Zone

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Touring Motorglider Zone

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Traffic Management Zone

Question 6

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

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Twelve o'clock

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One two

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One two hundred

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One two o'clock

Question 7

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

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Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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Careful walkaround procedure

Question 8

With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST?

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1400 UTC

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1600 UTC

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1700 UTC

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1500 UTC

Question 9

What has to be considered with regard to the centre of gravity position?

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Only correct loading can assure a correct and safe centre of gravity position

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By moving the elevator trim tab, the centre of gravity can be shifted into a correct position

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The centre of gravity's position can only be determined during flight

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By moving the aileron trim tab, the centre of gravity can be shifted into a correct position

Question 10

When landing with tailwind, the pilot has to...

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Approach with normal speed and shallow angle

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Compensate tailwind by sideslip

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Increase approach speed

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Land with gear retracted to shorten ground roll distance

Question 11

A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...

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Two eight five

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Two hundred eighty-five

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Two eight five hundred

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Two hundred eight five

Question 12

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 13

The character of an air mass is given by what properties?

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Region of origin and track during movement

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Wind speed and tropopause height

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Environmental lapse rate at origin

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Temperatures at origin and present region

Question 14

Assume two arbitrary points A and B on the same parallel of latitude, but not on the equator. Point A is located on 010°E and point B on 020°E. The rhumb line distance between A and B is always...

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Less than 600 NM

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Less than 300 NM

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More than 600 NM

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More than 300 NM

Question 15

During approach to the next updraft, the vertical speed indicator reads 3 m/s descent. Within the updraft you expect a mean rate of climb of 2 m/s. According to McCready, how should you adjust the speed during approach of the updraft?

Accepted Answer

The McCready ring should be set to 2 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the current rate of descent (3 m/s)

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The McCready ring should be set to 2 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the sum of current rate of descent at expected rate of climb (5 m/s)

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The McCready ring should be set to 3 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the expected rate of climb (2 m/s)

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Outside of thermal cells, the McCready ring should be set to 0 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the current rate of descent (3 m/s)

Question 16

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

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Harvested cornfield

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Glade with long dry grass

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Plowed field

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Sports area in a village

Question 17

Which levers in a glider's cockpit are indicated by the colours red, blue and green? Levers for usage of ...

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Cabin hood release, speed brakes, elevator trim

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Gear, speed brakes and elevator trim tab

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Speed brakes, cable release and elevator trim

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Speed brakes, cabin hood lock and gear

Question 18

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 19

A wind shear is...

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A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft

Question 20

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

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5 km

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1.5 km

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8 km

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10 km

Question 21

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"?

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Affirm

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Yes

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Affirmative

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Roger

Question 22

With decreasing air density the airflow speed increases at stall speed (TAS) and vice versa. How has a final approach to be conducted on a hot summer day?

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With unchanged speed indication (IAS)

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With increased speed indication (IAS)

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With decreased speed indication (IAS)

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With additional speed according POH

Question 23

A sailplane 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?

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Carefully extend spoiler flaps, steer glider back into normal position

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Initiate a sideslip to reduce excessive height

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Pull strongly, thereafter decouple the cable

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Push strongly to bring glider back to normal position

Question 24

The centre of gravity (CG) defines...

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The point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass

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The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centres of gravity of all masses are referenced

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The distance from the datum to the position of a mass

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The product of mass and balance arm

Question 25

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 26

What is the meaning of the red range on the airspeed indicator?

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Speed which must not be exceeded regardless of circumstances

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Speed which must not be exceeded within bumpy air

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Speed which must not be exceeded with flaps extended

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Speed which must not be exceeded in turns with more than 45° bank

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

During approach, tower provides the following information: "Wind 15 knots, gusts 25 knots". How should the landing be performed?

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Approach with increased speed, correct changes in attitude with firm rudder inputs

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Approach with minimum speed, correct changes in attitude with careful rudder inputs

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Approach with normal speed, maintain speed using spoiler flaps

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Approach with increased speed, avoid usage of spoiler flaps

Question 29

What is necessary for the determination of speed (IAS) by the airspeed indicator?

Accepted Answer

The difference between the total pressure and the static pressure

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The difference between the total pressure and the dynamic pressure

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The difference between the dynamic pressure and the static pressure

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The difference between the standard pressure and the total pressure

Question 30

Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 31

What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"?

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Orientation by ground features during visual flight

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Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

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Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight

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Orientation by GPS during visual flight

Question 32

What has to be expected with ice accretion on wings?

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An increased stall speed

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A decreased stall speed

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Improved slow flight capabilities

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Reduced friction drag

Question 33

(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 34

The distance between the centre of gravity and the datum is called...

Accepted Answer

Balance arm

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Lever

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Torque

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Span width

Question 35

Two aircraft are approaching head-on, or approximately so, and there is a danger of collision. What must each pilot do?

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Alter course to the right.

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Alter course to the left.

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The pilot of the heavier aircraft must climb.

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The pilot of the lighter aircraft must climb.

Question 36

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is...

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Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Question 37

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 360° to a heading of 270°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated?

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270°

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360°

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240°

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300°

Question 38

What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?

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Haze (HZ)

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Radiation fog (FG)

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Mist (BR)

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Patches of fog (BCFG)

Question 39

What is the required flight time for a distance of 236 NM with a ground speed of 134 kt?

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1:46 h

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1:34 h

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0:34 h

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0:46 h

Question 40

Deflecting the rudder to the left causes...

Accepted Answer

Yawing of the aircraft to the left

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Pitching of the aircraft to the left

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Pitching of the aircraft to the right

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Yawing of the aircraft to the right

Question 41

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

Accepted Answer

Turning into the opposite direction.

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Starting a climb

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Steady turning in the same direction as before

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Starting a descent

Question 42

The term "tropopause" is defined as...

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The boundary area between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

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The layer above the troposphere showing an increasing temperature.

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The height above which the temperature starts to decrease.

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The boundary area between the mesosphere and the stratosphere.

Question 43

Regularity messages are messages...

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

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Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

Question 44

Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

7700

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7500

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7000

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7600

Question 45

Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft flying at slower speed

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The aircraft flying at lower altitude

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The aircraft flying at higher speed

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The aircraft flying at higher altitude

Question 46

What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact?

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Using all characters

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

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Using the first two characters only

Question 47

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"?

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Temporary Reserved Airspace

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Transponder Area

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Terminal Area

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Temporary Radar Routing Area

Question 48

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the TH and the DEV?

Accepted Answer

TH: 194°. DEV: -002°

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TH: 172°. DEV: +002°

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TH: 172°. DEV: -002°

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TH: 194°. DEV: +002°

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

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 50

When do you expect wind shear?

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During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 51

What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?

Accepted Answer

Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, licence samples and validity periods

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces

Question 52

What is the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?

Accepted Answer

Reflex

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Reduction

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Coherence

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Virulence

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

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 54

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

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Disturbance of consciousness

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Spasm

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Tingling

Question 55

Which factor shortens landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Strong head wind

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Heavy rain

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High pressure altitude

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High density altitude

Question 56

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

Accepted Answer

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 57

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

Accepted Answer

Variation

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Heading

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Deviation

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Inclination

Question 58

The mass loaded on the plane is lower than the minimum load required by the load sheet. What action has to be taken?

Accepted Answer

Load ballast weight up to minimum load

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Trim aircraft to "pitch down"

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Change pilot seat position

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Change incident angle of elevator

Question 59

The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/25 A) LOWW B) 2505211200 C) 2505211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.

Accepted Answer

21/05/2025 14:00 UTC

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13/10/2025 00:00 UTC

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21/05/2026 13:00 UTC

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13/05/2025 12:00 UTC

Question 60

What is indicated by a pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centreline of a runway?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch down before them

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At this point the glide path of an ILS hits the runway

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Do not touch down behind them

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A ground roll could be started from this position

Question 61

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...

Accepted Answer

1029 UTC

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1045 UTC

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1129 UTC

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1146 UTC

Question 62

The barometric altimeter with QFE setting indicates...

Accepted Answer

Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.

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True altitude above MSL.

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Height above MSL.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

Question 63

Urgency messages are defined as...

Accepted Answer

Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

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Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

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Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance

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Information concerning the apron personnel and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft

Question 64

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

Accepted Answer

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

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