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

Question 1

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

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Of undisturbed airflow.

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Sensed by the pitot tube.

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles.

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Inside the airplane cabin.

Question 2

The sandwich structure consists of two...

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Thin layers and a light core material.

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Thick layers and a light core material.

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Thin layers and a heavy core material.

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Thick layers and a heavy core material.

Question 3

Which actions shall be taken if the engine oil pressure continuously drops to zero?

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Land immediately on suitable terrain and be prepared for an autorotation

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Check the mixture lever and enrich the mixture

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Reduce engine performance and continue the flight to the destination

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Monitor oil temperature and land at the nearest airfield

Question 4

The hydraulic pump of the control system is driven by the...

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Main rotor gearbox.

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Additional aggregate.

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Engine.

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Alternator.

Question 5

The trim is used to...

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Adapt the control force.

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Lock control elements.

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Move the centre of gravity.

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Increase adverse yaw.

Question 6

Which gauges involve a measurement of temperature?

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Engine lubricant, engine cooling fluid, cylinder head, exhaust gas, outside air, cabin air

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Engine lubricant, exhaust gas, outside air, cabin air, directional gyro

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Engine lubricant, cylinder head, exhaust gas, suction, outside air, cabin air

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Engine oil, cylinder head, exhaust gas, altimeter, airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator

Question 7

Which are the advantages of sandwich structures?

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Low weight, high stiffness, high stability, and high strength

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Good formability and high temperature durability

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High temperature durability and low weight

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High strength and good formability

Question 8

The rotor blades in a shrouded tail rotor can be arranged asymmetrically to...

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Reduce the noise emissions.

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Utilize the Coanda effect.

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Increase the generated thrust.

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Reduce the production costs.

Question 9

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

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Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.

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Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure.

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Total pressure and static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure and total pressure.

Question 10

In which outside air temperature is icing most likely?

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Between -5° C and +20° C

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Between -15° C and 0° C

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Between -20° C and +5° C

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Between -10° C and +10° C

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