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

Question 1

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

Accepted Answer

Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

Question 2

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

Accepted Answer

If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended

Question 3

Which wing configuration is shown in the attachment? See figure (AGK-002) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

Strut-braced high wing

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High wing

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Mid wing

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Low wing

Question 4

What does the slip indicator show?

Accepted Answer

Apparent vertical

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Rate of turn

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Vertical to horizon

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Airplane's bank

Question 5

With increasing altitude, the power of a carburettor engine...

Accepted Answer

Decreases

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Remains constant.

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First decreases, from 5000 ft on increases

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Increases

Question 6

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 030° to a heading of 180°. At approximately which indicated magnetic heading should the turn be terminated?

Accepted Answer

210°.

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360°

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150°.

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180°.

Question 7

The airspeed indicator is unservicable. The airplane may only be operated...

Accepted Answer

When the airspeed indicator is fully functional again.

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When a GPS with speed indication is used during flight.

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If no maintenance organisation is around

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If only airfield patterns are flown.

Question 8

What does the abbreviation HSI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal Situation Indicator

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Hybernating System Indication

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Horizontal Slip Indicator

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Horrifying Steep Inclination

Question 9

What engines are commonly used with Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)?

Accepted Answer

4 Cylinder; 4 stroke

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4 Cylinder 2 stroke

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2 Cylinder Diesel

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2 plate Wankel

Question 10

What is the direct influence by switching on the carburettor heating on fixed propeller engines during engine run-up?

Accepted Answer

RPM decreases

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Angle of attack decreases

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Angle of attack increases

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RPM increaes

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