Flight Performance and Planning - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which statement about lateral centre of gravity is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is important in helicopters because asymmetric loading can affect control margins.

Answer

It is relevant only to gliders.

Answer

It is ignored when fuel is full.

Answer

It is controlled by ATC clearance.

Question 2

The result of a front CG position is: 1. Increase in stability. 2. Increase in fuel consumption. 3. Increase in stall speed. 4. Increase in range.

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3

Answer

2, 3, 4

Answer

1, 2

Answer

2, 4

Question 3

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

D

Answer

A

Answer

B

Question 4

The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes...

Accepted Answer

The mass of the aircraft plus standard items such as unusable fuel and other unusable liquids, lubricating oil in engine and auxiliary units, fire extinguishers, pyrotechnics, emergency oxygen equipment, supplementary electronic equipment.

Answer

The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation including crew, navigation instruments and engine cowling.

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The total mass of an aircraft ready for a specific type of operation including the required fuel and crew, but excluding traffic load.

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The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation excluding unusable fuel and traffic load. The mass includes items such as crew and crew baggage.

Question 5

The planned distance is 30 NM and groundspeed is 60 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

22 minutes

Answer

40 minutes

Answer

48 minutes

Question 6

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? Use figure (PFP-024)

Accepted Answer

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

Answer

Height 9500 ft

Answer

Flight Level 95

Answer

Altitude 9500 m MSL

Question 7

The planned distance is 45 NM and groundspeed is 90 kt. What is the approximate flight time?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

22 minutes

Answer

40 minutes

Answer

48 minutes

Question 8

Considering the following fuel data, how much trip fuel is required? Fuel for start-up and taxi: 5 L Fuel for take-off and climb: 12 L Fuel for cruise flight: 25 L Fuel for descent, approach and landing: 7 L Fuel for taxi and parking: 3 L Fuel to alternate: 13 L Final reserve fuel: 10 L

Accepted Answer

44 L

Answer

75 L

Answer

49 L

Answer

52 L

Question 9

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... Use figure (PFP-030)

Accepted Answer

4.500 ft MSL.

Answer

1.500 ft AGL.

Answer

1.500 ft MSL.

Answer

4.500 ft AGL.

Question 10

Which statement about fuel planning is correct?

Accepted Answer

It must include planned fuel, contingencies/reserves and operational requirements.

Answer

It may ignore start, taxi and holding fuel.

Answer

It is not needed for local flights.

Answer

It is always based on maximum fuel only.

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

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