Flight Performance and Planning - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Question 1

Which statement about maximum take-off mass is correct?

Accepted Answer

It must not be exceeded for the planned operation.

Answer

It may be exceeded in cold weather.

Answer

It applies only after landing.

Answer

It is advisory for private flights.

Question 2

Using figure (PFP-006), calculate the empty mass and centre-of-gravity arm after all three equipment changes. Round the CG arm to three decimal places.

Accepted Answer

498 kg; 2.814 m

Answer

512 kg; 2.854 m

Answer

494 kg; 2.828 m

Answer

498 kg; 2.854 m

Question 3

Why is pressure altitude important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It affects hover ceiling and climb performance.

Answer

It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

Answer

It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

Answer

It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 4

What is the maximum helicopter mass to conduct a hover in ground effect at 9000 feet pressure altitude and an outside air temperature of +10° C? Use figure (PFP-045)

Accepted Answer

2410 lb

Answer

2410 kg

Answer

2360 kg

Answer

2360 lb

Question 5

Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Weight and balance

Answer

Limitations

Answer

Normal procedures

Answer

Performance

Question 6

The planned distance is 100 NM and groundspeed is 120 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

50 minutes

Answer

42 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Answer

68 minutes

Question 7

The term "centre of gravity" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The point at which the total mass of the aircraft is considered to act.

Answer

The heaviest point on an aircraft.

Answer

Another designation for the neutral point.

Answer

Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.

Question 8

The empty weight and the corresponding centre of gravity (CG) of an aircraft are initially determined...

Accepted Answer

By weighing.

Answer

Through data provided by the aircraft manufacturer.

Answer

For one aircraft of a type only, since all aircraft of the same type have the same mass and CG position.

Answer

By calculation.

Question 9

Basic empty mass is 700 kg, occupants are 65 kg and 72 kg, usable fuel for departure is 40 kg and MTOM is 880 kg. Is the mass within limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the calculated take-off mass is within the limit.

Answer

Yes, because fuel is not included in take-off mass.

Answer

No, because passenger mass is never included in take-off mass.

Answer

The result cannot be assessed because empty mass is irrelevant.

Question 10

What factor is affected by headwind during a departure?

Accepted Answer

Climb path angle

Answer

Rate of climb

Answer

Vx

Answer

Vy

Exam questions Flight Performance and Planning - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter): Flight Performance and Planning 10 Questions no time limit

Exam questions Flight Performance and Planning - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter): Flight Performance and Planning 10 Questions no time limit

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