Aircraft General Knowledge - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

In which phase of flight must the carburettor heating be switched off although carburettor icing might be expected?

Accepted Answer

During take-off

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During cruise

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During taxi

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During climb

Question 2

A gyro which is rotating in space responds to forces being applied to it by an evasive movement...

Accepted Answer

At an angle of 90° to the force being applied.

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At an angle of 45° to the force being applied.

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In a northern direction.

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At an angle of 180° to the force being applied.

Question 3

Which colour does Avgas 100 LL have?

Accepted Answer

Blue

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Yellow

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Green

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Red

Question 4

At higher altitudes, true airspeed (TAS) tends to be higher than calibrated airspeed (CAS). A rough estimate of the TAS can be obtained by...

Accepted Answer

Adding 2 % of the CAS for every 1000 ft altitude.

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Subtracting 2 % of the CAS for every 1000 ft altitude.

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Subtracting 10 % of the CAS for every 1000 m altitude.

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Adding 10 % of the CAS for every 1000 ft altitude.

Question 5

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 270° to a heading of 360°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated?

Accepted Answer

330°

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030°

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270°

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360°

Question 6

How is referred to a tubular steel construction with a non self-supporting skin?

Accepted Answer

Grid construction

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Honeycomb structure

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Monocoque construction

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Semi-monocoque construction.

Question 7

What happens to a helicopter during cruise when the stick is moved forward without other corrections?

Accepted Answer

The speed increases and the sink rate increases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate decreases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate increases

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The speed increases and the sink rate decreases

Question 8

What is the advantage of a pushing tail rotor over a pulling tail rotor?

Accepted Answer

Less thrust loss by free outflow of the accelerated air mass

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Gain of thrust by Coanda and Magnus effect due to the airflow around the tail boom

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Effective airflow of tail rotor blades by using the downwash

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Self-compensating anti-torque operation by using the downwash

Question 9

Why is leaning the fuel mixture without an EGT indicator very dangerous in helicopters?

Accepted Answer

The risk of engine stoppage exists

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The risk of vapour lock in the reserve tank exists

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The electric fuel pump overheats

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The power output from the engine is growing rapidly

Question 10

What does the slip indicator show?

Accepted Answer

Apparent vertical

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Airplane's bank

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Vertical to horizon

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Rate of turn

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