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

Question 1

The position of the centre of gravity equals... Use figure (PFP-052e)

Accepted Answer

142 in.

Answer

137.5 in.

Answer

147.5 in.

Answer

145.7 in.

Question 2

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 3

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

Accepted Answer

Product of a mass and a balance arm.

Answer

Quotient of a mass and a balance arm.

Answer

Difference of a mass and a balance arm.

Answer

Sum of a mass and a balance arm.

Question 4

Which action best supports safe management of alternate planning?

Accepted Answer

Select an alternate that remains reachable and suitable.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

Answer

Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 5

What document contains information about the fuel consumption?

Accepted Answer

Flight manual (POH)

Answer

Mass and balance report

Answer

Log book

Answer

Airworthiness certificate

Question 6

A helicopter burns 30 l/h. Planned flight time is 70 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

Accepted Answer

55 l

Answer

35 l

Answer

45 l

Answer

63 l

Question 7

What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?

Accepted Answer

They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

Answer

To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

Answer

They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

Answer

To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

Question 8

Which factor has a positive effect on the power required?

Accepted Answer

Clean blades

Answer

Unleaded fuel

Answer

Icy helicopter airframe

Answer

High density altitude

Question 9

A helicopter burns 36 l/h. Planned flight time is 40 minutes and required reserve is 15 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

Accepted Answer

39 l

Answer

24 l

Answer

32 l

Answer

47 l

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.

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