Performance and flight planning - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which practical rule applies to short-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Question 2

The beginning of the green arc (2) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008)

Accepted Answer

VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

Answer

VS0: Stall speed in landing configuration

Answer

VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

Answer

VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

Question 3

What range can be achieved at the following conditions? Outside air temperature: 6° C Pressure Altitude: 6000 ft Power: 65 % See annex (PFP-013)

Accepted Answer

482 NM

Answer

457 NM

Answer

503 NM

Answer

444 NM

Question 4

The term "maximum elevation figure" (MEF) is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next higher 100 ft.

Answer

The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude.

Answer

The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin of 1000 ft (305 m), rounded to the next higher 100 ft.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 1 degree of latitude and 1 degree of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next lower 100 ft.

Question 5

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about performance margin?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

Answer

A zero margin is preferred

Answer

It affects only radio phraseology

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Question 6

When preparing to carry out the weighing procedure on an aircraft, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Drain all useable fuel

Answer

Drain all engine tank oil

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Remove service equipment

Answer

Remove the batteries

Question 7

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation?

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

B

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A

Answer

D

Question 8

Calculated take-off mass = 1082 kg, calculated CG = 0.254 m, fuel burn = 55 l on station 0.40 m. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

Accepted Answer

24.8 cm

Answer

24.6 cm

Answer

25.2 cm

Answer

25.4 cm

Question 9

The conversion factor from kilogram [kg] into pounds [lb] is...

Accepted Answer

Kg x 2.205 = lb.

Answer

Kg x 2 = lb.

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Kg / 2.205 = lb.

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Kg x 0.454 = lb.

Question 10

What should a private pilot remember about runway surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

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