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

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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 2

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Increased aeroplane mass normally...

Accepted Answer

increases stall speed and take-off distance

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It is a passenger comfort item only

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

It is possible that the surface wind speed at an airport is reduced due to friction. When a surface area with a minor tailwind condition is left during the initial climb, the pilot might expect...

Accepted Answer

A decrease in airspeed and rate of climb due to increasing tailwind.

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An increase in airspeed and rate of climb due to decreasing tailwind.

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A decrease in airspeed and climb performance due to decreasing tailwind.

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An increase in airspeed and rate of climb due to increasing tailwind.

Question 5

How should pressure altitude be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

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It is a passenger comfort item only

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It applies only to IFR flights

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It is the same as indicated altitude in all cases

Question 6

Final reserve fuel is intended to...

Accepted Answer

provide a protected reserve and should not be planned as trip fuel

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be used routinely during cruise

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replace alternate fuel in all cases

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increase baggage allowance

Question 7

Best rate of climb speed is...

Accepted Answer

Vy

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Vx

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VFE

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VNO

Question 8

What should a private pilot remember about runway surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

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It always improves performance

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It replaces weather planning

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

C

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B

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A

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D

Question 10

In normal private flying, which statement about pressure altitude is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

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It is a maintenance interval

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It is radio altitude

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It always improves performance

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

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