Principles of Flight (Helicopter) - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which statement about mast bumping is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is a hazard associated with some teetering rotor systems under low-G or abrupt control conditions.

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It is an altimeter calibration method.

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It occurs only after shutdown.

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It is solved by applying rotor brake in flight.

Question 2

Which option describes the term "asymmetric airflow"?

Accepted Answer

During cruise flight the advancing rotor blade has more airflow than the retreating rotor blade

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The displacement of the driving forces to the advancing rotor blade in a vertical autorotation

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The difference in required performance during hover in and out of ground effect

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The greater lift in the outer region of the rotor as opposed to the inner region

Question 3

Why is driven region of the rotor important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It consumes energy to produce lift.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 4

Vx is the speed...

Accepted Answer

For the best angle of climb

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For the best rate of climb

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To rotate

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Never to be exceeded

Question 5

Which statement about translational lift is correct?

Accepted Answer

It improves rotor efficiency as the helicopter moves into cleaner horizontal airflow.

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It occurs only when stationary in a hover.

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It reduces all lift instantly.

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It is a radio navigation term.

Question 6

What relieves the helicopter in a low G manoeuvre?

Accepted Answer

Increased vertical airflow through the rotor

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Weightlessness of the passengers during the push over

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Rolling movement of the helicopter to the right

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Centrifugal force in parabolic flight during the entire manoeuvre

Question 7

Which statement about settling with power is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is associated with vortex ring state conditions.

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It means the engine has failed completely.

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It is caused by excessive QNH.

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It improves climb performance.

Question 8

Why is flapping hinge function important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It allows blade motion that helps balance lift in forward flight.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 9

Which action best supports safe management of flapping hinge function?

Accepted Answer

Understand its role in rotor dynamics.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 10

Why is hover ceiling important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It depends on mass, density altitude, wind and power available.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Exam questions Principles of Flight (Helicopter) - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

PPL(H) - Private Pilot License: Principles of Flight (Helicopter) 10 Questions no time limit

Exam questions Principles of Flight (Helicopter) - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

PPL(H) - Private Pilot License: Principles of Flight (Helicopter) 10 Questions no time limit

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