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

Question 1

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 18

Accepted Answer

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Height 9500 ft

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Flight Level 95

Question 2

The speed Vx means...

Accepted Answer

That a given altitude is reached within minimum distance

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That a given altitude is reached within minimum flight time

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Maximum altitude gain per 10 % power

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That a given altitude is reached with minimum fuel consumption

Question 3

The center of gravity has to be located...

Accepted Answer

Between the front and the rear C.G. limit.

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Behind the rear C.G. limit.

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In front of the front C.G. limit

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Right of the lateral C. G. limit.

Question 4

A pilot wants to take off on runway 36, the reported wind is 240 degrees 12 knots. What are the wind components acting on the aircraft on take-off and landing?

Accepted Answer

Crosswind from the left 10.4 kt. Tailwind 6 kt.

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Crosswind from the right 10.4 kt. Tailwind 6 kt.

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Crosswind from the right 6 kt. Headwind 10.4 kt.

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Crosswind from the left 6 kt. Tailwind 10.4 kt.

Question 5

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

Accepted Answer

Not permissible and essentially dangerous

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Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %

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Compensated by the pilot's control inputs

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

Question 6

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.

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

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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 7

In comparison to the true airspeed in still air conditions, the TAS in a strong tailwind will be...

Accepted Answer

Slightly lower for maximum range

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The same for maximum range

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Significantly lower for maximum endurance

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Slightly higher for maximum endurance

Question 8

Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Weight and balance

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Normal procedures

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Limitations

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Performance

Question 9

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 15

Accepted Answer

1 500 ft MSL.

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FL150.

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1 500 m MSL.

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1.500 ft GND.

Question 10

The end of the green arc (4) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 8

Accepted Answer

VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

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VNE: Never-exceed spee

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VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

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VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

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