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

Question 1

Which action best supports safe management of landing performance margin?

Accepted Answer

Check wind, surface, obstacles and required power.

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 2

A helicopter burns 42 l/h. Planned flight time is 60 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

Accepted Answer

62 l

Answer

42 l

Answer

52 l

Answer

70 l

Question 3

Basic empty mass is 640 kg, occupants are 90 kg and 78 kg, usable fuel for departure is 50 kg and MTOM is 890 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 4

When preparing to carry out the weighing procedure on an aircraft, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Drain all useable fuel

Answer

Remove the batteries

Answer

Remove service equipment

Answer

Drain all engine tank oil

Question 5

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.

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Difference of a mass and a balance arm.

Answer

Sum of a mass and a balance arm.

Question 6

Which point indicates the speed for maximum range? Use figure (PFP-044)

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

3

Question 7

Which statement about useful load is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the difference between maximum allowable mass and basic empty mass.

Answer

It is the mass of unusable fuel only.

Answer

It is the same as centre of gravity arm.

Answer

It is always zero in helicopters.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Compressor RPM, turbine inlet temperature, and main rotor gearbox.

Answer

Auxiliary equipment rack and exhaust system in multi-shaft turbine engines.

Answer

Fuel type, burn rate, and exhaust system.

Answer

Freewheel unit and main rotor gearbox in single-shaft turbine engines.

Question 9

During lift-off the helicopter rotates much more than expected. This indicates that...

Accepted Answer

The centre of gravity is much more aft than expected.

Answer

The helicopter is overloaded.

Answer

The centre of hub is overhead of the centre of gravity.

Answer

The power required equals the power available.

Question 10

When landing, if the TAS is significantly less than the ground speed, you will have...

Accepted Answer

Tailwind.

Answer

Headwind.

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Crosswind.

Answer

An inversion.

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

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