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

Question 1

The conversion factor from kilogram [kg] into pounds [lb] is...

Accepted Answer

Kg x 2.205 = lb.

Answer

Kg / 2.205 = lb.

Answer

Kg x 0.454 = lb.

Answer

Kg x 2 = lb.

Question 2

The distance between the center of gravity and the datum is called...

Accepted Answer

Balance arm.

Answer

Lever.

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Torque.

Answer

Span width.

Question 3

What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?

Accepted Answer

74 kg

Answer

74 lbs

Answer

142 lbs

Answer

142 kg

Question 4

A helicopter must be loaded and operated in such a way that the center of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...

Accepted Answer

Both stability and controllability of the helicopter.

Answer

That the helicopter does not stall.

Answer

That the helicopter does not exceed the maximum permissible airspeed in a descent.

Answer

That the helicopter does not tip over on its tail while it is being loaded.

Question 5

The specified speed in the ATS flight plan equals: See annex (PFP-051) Siehe Anlage 12

Accepted Answer

100 kt.

Answer

100 m/h.

Answer

100 km/h.

Answer

1000 kt.

Question 6

The power output of a piston engine is limited by...

Accepted Answer

Main rotor gearbox.

Answer

Exhaust system.

Answer

Crankcase.

Answer

Centrifugal clutch.

Question 7

A flight plan has been files for a flight departing at an uncontrolled aerodrome. When has the actual take-off time been transmitted to ATC?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after take-off.

Answer

At deviation from expected off-block time by more than 15 min.

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When landing is assured.

Answer

Upon request from ATC.

Question 8

The maximum endurance with a helicopter is achieved by flying at...

Accepted Answer

A lower speed than for maximum range and at the lowest altitude that is safely possible.

Answer

The same speed as for maximum range and at optimum height.

Answer

A lower speed than for maximum range and at the service ceiling.

Answer

A higher speed than for maximum range and at the lowest altitude that is safely possible.

Question 9

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 10

Accepted Answer

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

Answer

Height 9500 ft

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Flight Level 95

Answer

Altitude 9500 m MSL

Question 10

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

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

Answer

To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

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