Aircraft General Knowledge - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

330°

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360°

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270°

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030°

Question 2

A turn and bank (or turn and slip) coordinator provides information regarding...

Accepted Answer

The rate of turn and coordination, i.e. slip or skid, of the turn.

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The coordination of the turn and slip angle.

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The pitch and bank angle of the aircraft.

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The rate of turn and bank angle of the aircraft.

Question 3

When using direct current, electrically driven flight instruments are marked with...

Accepted Answer

"DC"

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"EL"

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"AL"

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"CO"

Question 4

What is the correct operational meaning of flight control freedom?

Accepted Answer

Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

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It is checked only after landing

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

Question 5

The purpose of the pitot heat is to...

Accepted Answer

helps prevent ice blockage of the pitot system

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 6

The highest absorption of humidity in fuel can be observed in which situation?

Accepted Answer

Almost empty tanks

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During parking on wet grass areas

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During parking on cold aprons

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Almost full tanks

Question 7

QNE is the...

Accepted Answer

Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

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Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield

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Magnetic bearing to a station.

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Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA).

Question 8

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

Accepted Answer

Of undisturbed airflow.

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Inside the aeroplane cabin.

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles.

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Sensed by the pitot tube.

Question 9

Which statement is correct? The purpose of a stall warning system is to warn the pilot...

Accepted Answer

before the critical angle of attack is reached

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It is a runway marking

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It improves performance in every case

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It sets the transponder code

Question 10

Which option correctly describes brake checks during taxi?

Accepted Answer

They confirm braking action and directional control before departure

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They determine magnetic variation

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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