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

Question 1

Given the following data: Take-Off fuel = 200 lbs Alternate fuel = 40 lbs Final reserve fuel = 30 lbs After 25 minutes the remaining fuel is 120 lbs. Assuming that fuel flow will remain unchanged, the remaining time to the destination should not exceed:

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15.6 min

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37.5 min

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20.0 min

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59.4 min

Question 2

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

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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 3

The distance between the center of gravity and the datum is called...

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Balance arm.

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Span width.

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Lever.

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Torque.

Question 4

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

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Product of a mass and a balance arm.

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Sum of a mass and a balance arm.

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Quotient of a mass and a balance arm.

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Difference of a mass and a balance arm

Question 5

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

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Mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Documentation of the annual inspection.

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Certificate of airworthiness.

Question 6

Given values: Calculated take-off mass = 746 kg calculated CG = 37.1 cm fuel burn = 30.5 l on station 45 cm. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

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36.9 cm

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37.2 cm

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37.5 cm

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36.3 cm

Question 7

The center of gravity has to be located...

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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 8

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

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Weight and balance

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Normal procedures

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Limitations

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Performance

Question 9

What is the true airspeed (TAS) [kt] and fuel consumption [l/h] for cruise flight with 60 % power in flight level 60 under the following conditions? Temperature: ISA - 20° C QNH: 980 hPa See annex (PFP-012)

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95 kt. 19.6 l/h.

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96 kt. 19.1 l/h.

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110 kt. 25.1 l/h.

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95,75 kt. 19.8 l/h.

Question 10

The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...

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Distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass.

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Distance of a mass from the center of gravity.

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Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

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