Aircraft General Knowledge - 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°

Answer

360°

Answer

270°

Answer

030°

Question 2

How are the flight controls on a small single-engine piston aircraft normally controlled and actuated?

Accepted Answer

Manually through rods and control cables

Answer

Power-assisted through hydraulic pumps or electric motors

Answer

Hydraulically through hydraulic pumps and actuators

Answer

Electrically through fly-by-wire

Question 3

When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?

Accepted Answer

It moves down

Answer

Depends on CG position

Answer

It moves up

Answer

In direction of rudder deflection

Question 4

A movement around the longitudinal axis is primarily initiated by the...

Accepted Answer

Ailerons

Answer

Rudder

Answer

Elevator

Answer

Trim tab

Question 5

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.

Answer

The coordination of the turn and slip angle.

Answer

The pitch and bank angle of the aircraft.

Answer

The rate of turn and bank angle of the aircraft

Question 6

During a flight in colder-than-ISA air the indicated altitude is...

Accepted Answer

Higher than the true altitude.

Answer

Lower than the true altitude.

Answer

Eqal to the true altitude.

Answer

Equal to the standard altitude.

Question 7

A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...

Accepted Answer

Indication too high

Answer

No indication

Answer

Mechanical overload

Answer

Indication too low

Question 8

What is the purpose of winglets?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of induced drag

Answer

Increase gliging performance at high speed.

Answer

Increase of lift and turning manoeuvering capabilities

Answer

To increase efficiency of aspect ratio

Question 9

An aeroplane's current supply is carried out by the: 1. Battery 2. Generator 3. Relay 4. Circuit breaker

Accepted Answer

1 and 2

Answer

1 and 4

Answer

3 and 4

Answer

2 and 3

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Almost empty tanks

Answer

During parking on wet gras areas

Answer

During parking on cold aprons

Answer

Almost full tanks

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