Principle of Flight - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What is the function of the horizontal tail (among other things)?

Accepted Answer

To stabilise the aeroplane around the lateral axis

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To initiate a curve around the vertical axis

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To stabilise the aeroplane around the longitudinal axis

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To stabilise the aeroplane around the vertical axis

Question 2

Which statement about trim is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Trim reduces sustained control forces but does not replace active aircraft control

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Trim is an autopilot

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Trim changes wing area

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Trim prevents all stalls

Question 3

What is correct about trim?

Accepted Answer

Trim reduces sustained control forces but does not replace active aircraft control

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It affects only passengers

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Trim is an autopilot

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Trim prevents all stalls

Question 4

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of parasite drag?

Accepted Answer

It generally increases as airspeed increases

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It always improves stability

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It is measured in litres

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It prevents every stall

Question 5

During a local VFR flight, what is the correct operational meaning of best angle and best rate climb?

Accepted Answer

Best angle gives maximum height gain per distance and best rate gives maximum height gain per time

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It occurs only in turbine aircraft

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It is determined only by QNH

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It is used only after landing

Question 6

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about induced drag?

Accepted Answer

It is associated with lift and is greater at low speed and high lift coefficient

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It occurs only in turbine aircraft

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It is highest at zero lift

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 7

Lateral stability is stability around the...

Accepted Answer

longitudinal axis

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lateral axis

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vertical axis

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pitot tube

Question 8

Which statement concerning a spin is correct?

Accepted Answer

During recovery the ailerons should be kept neutral

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Only very old aeroplanes have a risk of spinning

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During recovery the ailerons should be crossed

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During the spin the speed constantly increases

Question 9

What is the correct operational meaning of load factor?

Accepted Answer

It is the ratio of lift to weight and increases in manoeuvres such as level turns

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It is a runway lighting signal

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It is fuel flow

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It applies only on the ground

Question 10

A forward centre of gravity generally...

Accepted Answer

increases longitudinal stability but may require more elevator authority

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reduces stability in all cases

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has no control effect

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reduces take-off distance always

Exam questions Principle of Flight - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License: Principle of Flight 10 Questions no time limit

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