Operational Procedures - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with an increasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

Answer

Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

Answer

Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 2

The term "flight time" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.

Answer

The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.

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The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights.

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The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.

Question 3

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

Answer

A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

Question 4

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms.

Answer

Invernal warm front.

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Stable high pressure areas.

Answer

Fog.

Question 5

Which kind of engine is susceptible to carburettor fire?

Accepted Answer

Piston engines

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Turboprop engines

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Turbine engines

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Electric motors

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Turn off the heat

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Turn off the master switch

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Shut down the engine

Answer

Use the fire extinguisher

Question 7

Why is it dangerous to pump the throttle for engine start in cold weather?

Accepted Answer

It may cause a carburettor fire

Answer

Carburettor icing can occur

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The oil will become diluted

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The engine might start with not enough power

Question 8

What extinguishing agent is the least suitable for an aircraft fire?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Powder

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Foam

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Halon

Question 9

After lift-off, a much stronger than expected airspeed rise is experienced during the initial climb phase. What may be expected if the aeroplane entered a microburst?

Accepted Answer

A decreased climb rate and airspeed

Answer

An increased climb rate and decreased airspeed

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A decreased climb rate and increased airspeed

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An increased climb rate and airspeed

Question 10

Which items should a passenger briefing in case of an imminent emergency landing include?

Accepted Answer

Nature of the emergency, intentions, safety position, evacuation routes, actions after landing

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Blood type of the other aircraft occupants, location of the first-aid kit

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How to work the aircraft radio, emergency transponder squawk, telephone number of the competent search and rescue (SAR) center

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How to read an emergency checklist, how to cut the engine, telephone number of the home airport

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