Principles of Flight (Aeroplane) - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

It generally increases as airspeed increases

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It decreases in proportion to speed squared

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It exists only while taxiing

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It is the same aerodynamic component as lift

Question 2

In a mechanical leading-edge pressure-port stall-warning system, activation is associated with movement of the...

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The stagnation point.

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The centre of gravity.

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The transition point.

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The centre of pressure.

Question 3

The change in pitch at a propeller blade from the root to the tip ensures...

Accepted Answer

Blade twist helps maintain a suitable effective angle of attack along the blade despite different local rotational speeds.

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That the most thrust is produced at the blade tip

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That the most thrust is produced at the blade root

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The largest possible angle of attack at the blade tip

Question 4

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should induced drag be understood?

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

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It is greatest when wing lift is zero

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It is caused only by skin friction on the fuselage

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It disappears as lift coefficient becomes high near the stall

Question 5

The centre of pressure of an aerofoil is the point through which...

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The resultant aerodynamic force acts.

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Only the resulting total drag

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Gravity forces of the profile

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Gravity and aerodynamic forces

Question 6

With regard to flaps, which of the following options provides a lift-increasing effect?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the aerofoil camber

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Decreasing the angle of attack

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Decreasing the form drag

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Lowering the induced drag

Question 7

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should best angle and best rate climb be understood?

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best angle maximises height gain per distance through the air in still air; best rate maximises height gain per time

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Best angle and best rate speeds are identical in every condition

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Best rate necessarily gives the shortest distance through the air to gain height

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Best angle means maximum forward speed rather than climb gradient

Question 8

The bank in a two-minute turn (rate one turn) depends on the...

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TAS

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Weight

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Wind

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Load factor

Question 9

Which principle of flight statement is correct? A forward centre of gravity generally...

Accepted Answer

increases longitudinal stability but can increase elevator demand and rotation forces

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reduces longitudinal stability in every case

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has no influence on rotation or elevator demand

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always decreases take-off distance

Question 10

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

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coordinated control use avoids unwanted slip or skid and reduces the risk of a stall developing into a spin; it does not prevent every stall

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The slip/skid ball should be ignored in every manoeuvre

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Coordination matters only on the ground

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Uncoordinated flight always improves safety near the stall

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