EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?

Accepted Answer

Ellipsoid

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Sphere of ecliptical shape

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Perfect sphere

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Flat plate

Question 2

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

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Smoking

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Sports

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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8 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

Question 4

The sun moves 10° of longitude. What is the difference in time?

Accepted Answer

0.66 h

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0.4 h

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1 h

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0.33 h

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 22

Accepted Answer

C

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B

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A

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D

Question 7

Which are the official basic units for horizontal distances used in aeronautical navigation and their abbreviations?

Accepted Answer

Nautical miles (NM), kilometers (km)

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Feet (ft), inches (in)

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Yards (yd), meters (m)

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Land miles (SM), sea miles (NM)

Question 8

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

Accepted Answer

Cirro-

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Nimbo-.

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Strato-.

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Alto-

Question 9

What is the difference between a locator beacon and a non-directional beacon (NDB)?

Accepted Answer

Locator beacons have a lower range than NDBs

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Locator beacons transmit more precisely

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Locator beacons have a higher range than NDBs

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Locator beacons transmit on request only

Question 10

What pattern can be found at the stagnation point?

Accepted Answer

Streamlines are divided into airflow above and below the profile

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The boundary layer starts separating on the upper surface of the profile

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The laminar boundary layer changes into a turbulent boundary layer

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All aerodynamic forces can be considered as attacking at this single point

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