Operational Procedures - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which action best supports safe management of unusual vibration?

Accepted Answer

Land as soon as appropriate and have the aircraft inspected.

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

Why is unusual vibration important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It can indicate a mechanical problem.

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 3

Why is hot refuelling risk important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It requires strict procedures because fire and rotor hazards are increased.

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 safest operational response? A strong vibration starts in the rotor system.

Accepted Answer

Land as soon as appropriate according to the flight manual.

Answer

Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

Answer

Delay all action until reaching destination.

Answer

Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 5

Wake turbulence is caused by...

Accepted Answer

Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

Answer

Jet blast behind a turbine engine.

Answer

Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range.

Answer

Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

Question 6

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms.

Answer

Invernal warm front.

Answer

Stable high pressure areas.

Answer

Fog.

Question 7

Which statement about rotor downwash is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can endanger people, objects and loose material near the helicopter.

Answer

It is harmless below idle power.

Answer

It affects only the pilot.

Answer

It is eliminated by using QNH.

Question 8

What needs to be observed in particular when performing a slope landing?

Accepted Answer

Slipping of the helicopter

Answer

Direction of rotation of the main rotor

Answer

Width of the landing skids

Answer

Faulty navigation lights

Question 9

What is the safest operational response? Fuel remaining is lower than planned.

Accepted Answer

Re-plan early and land with required reserves.

Answer

Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

Answer

Delay all action until reaching destination.

Answer

Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 10

In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An electrical fire is suspected. Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the master switch

Answer

Shut down the engine

Answer

Turn off the heat

Answer

Use the fire extinguisher

Exam questions Operational Procedures - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

PPL(H) - Private Pilot License: Operational Procedures 10 Questions no time limit

Exam questions Operational Procedures - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

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