Exam quiz Air Law - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?

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To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations

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To clarify questions of liability within the meaning of compensation for passengers

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To work for the public prosecutor and help to follow-up flight accidents

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To determine the guilty party and draw legal consequences

Question 2

An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air

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Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air

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Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground

Question 3

What is the purpose of the semi-circular rule?

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To avoid collisions by reducing the probability of opposing traffic at the same altitude

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To fly without a filed flight plan in prescribed zones published in the AIP

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To avoid collisions by suspending turning manoeuvres

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To allow safe climbing or descending in a holding pattern

Question 4

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

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VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic

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VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic

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VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic

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IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic

Question 5

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

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

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

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

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

Question 6

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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5000 m

Question 7

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 8

The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as...

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The highest point of the landing area

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The highest point of the apron

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The lowest point of the landing area

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The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area

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 holder of an SPL completed 9 winch launches, 4 aerotow launches and 2 bungee launches during the last 24 months. Which launch methods may the pilot use as PIC today?

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Winch and bungee

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Winch, bungee and aero-tow

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Winch and aero-tow

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Aero-tow and bungee

Question 11

What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP?

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, 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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Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

Question 12

Which air traffic service is responsible for the safe conduct of flights?

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ATC (air traffic control)

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AIS (aeronautical information service)

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ALR (alerting service)

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FIS (flight information service)

Question 13

A Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (PIB) is a presentation of current...

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NOTAM information of operational significance prepared prior to flight

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AIC information of operational significance prepared after the flight

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AIP information of operational significance prepared prior to flight

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ICAO information of operational significance prepared after the flight

Question 14

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 15

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

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft

Question 16

During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...

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1013.25 hPa

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Local QFE

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Local QNH

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1030.25 hPa

Question 17

What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011)

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Glider flying is in progress

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After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

Question 18

With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?

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Incident Serious incident Accident

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Event Crash Disaster

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Event Serious event Accident

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Happening Event Serious event

Question 19

Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: A sudden heading change of 90 degrees or more and a pull-up of the aircraft without crossing the track of the intercepted aircraft?

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You may continue your flight

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Follow me, i will bring you to the next suitable airfield

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Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

Question 20

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 21

Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)?

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FIS (flight information service) ALR (alerting service)

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ATC (air traffic control) FIS (flight information service)

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ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service) SAR (search and rescue)

Question 22

What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?

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It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft

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It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed

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Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance

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It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects

Question 23

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

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"06L" and "06R"

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"26" and "26R"

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"18" and "18-2"

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"24" and "25"

Question 24

What is the correct phrase with respect to wake turbulence to indicate that a light aircraft is following an aircraft of a higher wake turbulence category?

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Caution wake turbulence

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Be careful wake winds

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Danger jet blast

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Attention propwash

Question 25

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

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All ICAO countries

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Those countries that have accepted this licence on application

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The country where the licence was acquired

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The country where the licence was issued

Question 26

What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"?

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Distress phase

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Alerting phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Rescue phase

Question 27

Is it possible to enter airspace C with a glider plane?

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Yes, but only with approval of the respective ATC unit

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Yes, but only with transponder activated

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No

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With restrictions, in case of less air traffic

Question 28

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

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Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Standard European Routes of the Air

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Specialized Radar Approach

Question 29

Along with other gliders, you are circling in a thermal updraft. Who determines the direction of circling?

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The glider who entered the updraft at first

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Circling is general to the left

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The glider with greatest bank angle

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The glider at highest altitude

Question 30

What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED)

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They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states

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They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide

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Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

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They have the same status as ICAO Annexes

Question 31

Two engine-driven aircraft are flying on crossing courses at the same altitude. Which one has to divert?

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Both have to divert to the right

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Both have to divert to the left

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The lighter one has to climb

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The heavier one has to climb

Question 32

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 33

Of what shape is a landing direction indicator?

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T

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A straight arrow

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L

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An angled arrow

Question 34

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 35

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

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DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

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DEABC reaching "N"

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" at 35

Question 36

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 37

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

Accepted Answer

8 km

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1.5 km

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10 km

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5 km

Question 38

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

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TWR (aerodrome control service) APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service)

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ALR (alerting service) SAR (search and rescue service) TWR (aerodrome control service)

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FIS (flight information service) AIS (aeronautical information service) AFS (aeronautical fixed telecommunication service)

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APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service) FIS (flight information service)

Question 39

How are two parallel runways designated?

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway "R"

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway remains unchanged

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The left runway remains unchanged, the right runway designator is increased by 1

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The left runway gets the suffix "-1", the right runway "-2"

Question 40

Who provides search and rescue service?

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Both military and civil organisations

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Only civil organisations

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Only military organisations

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International approved organisations

Question 41

Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?

Accepted Answer

7600

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2000

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7000

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7700

Question 42

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?

Accepted Answer

5000 m

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

Question 43

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 44

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

Accepted Answer

To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

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The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000

Question 45

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 46

The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state...

Accepted Answer

In which the aircraft is registered

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Of the residence of the owner

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In which the airworthiness review is done

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In which the aircraft is constructed.

Question 47

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

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

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

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

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

Question 48

During slope soaring you have the hill to your left side, another glider is approaching from the opposite side at the same altitude. How do you react?

Accepted Answer

You divert to the right

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You expect the opposite glider to divert

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You divert to the right and expect the opposite glider to do the same

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You pull on the elevator and divert upward

Question 49

How can a pilot confirm a search and rescue signal on ground in flight?

Accepted Answer

Rock the wings

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Push the rudder in both directions multiple times

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Fly in a parabolic flight path multiple times

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Deploy and retract the landing flaps multiple times

Question 50

A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)...

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Via radio communication

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By a personal visit

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Via telephone

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Via internet

Question 51

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 52

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 53

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) Aeroplane logbook f) Appropriate papers for every crew member g) Technical logbook

Accepted Answer

A, b, c, e, f

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D, f, g

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B, c, d, e, f, g

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A, b, e, g

Question 54

How can a wind direction indicator be marked for better visibility?

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The wind direction indicator could be surrounded by a white circle

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The wind direction indicator may be mounted on top of the control tower

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The wind direction indicator could be made from green materials

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The wind direction indicator could be located on a big black surface

Question 55

A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...

Accepted Answer

Mode C or S transponder

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Transponder approved for airspace "B"

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Pressure-decoder

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Mode A transponder

Question 56

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "VMC"?

Accepted Answer

Visual meteorological conditions

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Variable meteorological conditions

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Instrument flight conditions

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Visual flight rules

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

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 58

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

Answer

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 59

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"?

Accepted Answer

Temporary Reserved Airspace

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Transponder Area

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Terminal Area

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Temporary Radar Routing Area

Question 60

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 61

The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is...

Accepted Answer

12 Months

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48 Months

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24 Months

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60 Months

Question 62

Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Restricted area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

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Dangerous area

Question 63

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125?

Accepted Answer

8000 m

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1500 m

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5000 m

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10000 m

Question 64

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

Accepted Answer

AIP

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AIC

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ICAO chart 1:500000

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NOTAM

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