Exam quiz PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact?

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Using all characters

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Using the first two characters only

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

Question 2

What action should be taken when entering a windshear? 1. Reduce speed 2. Retract gear and flaps 3. Maintain current configuration 4. Adjust thrust

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3 and 4

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2 and 4

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1 and 2

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1 and 3

Question 3

What has to be considered during refueling?

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No open fires, obey smoking ban and apply ground cables

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Check the fuel content of the tank with a torch and remove fire protection

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Refuel through a soaked rag and keep a fire extinguisher available

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Apply ground wires, turn on the main switch and magneto ignition

Question 4

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

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Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

Question 5

How does the pilot prepare for a VFR flight over a large distance of water, when it is unlikely that land can be reached in case of an engine failure?

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Carry life vests or a life raft for all occupants.

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File a flight plan including the exact way-points

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Be prepared to fly with transponder only

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Maintain continuous radio contact with ATC.

Question 6

Which equipment is needed on board of an aircraft to use a VHF direction finder (VDF)?

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A VHF radio

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At least two VHF aerials

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A relative bearing indicator (RBI)

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A VDF receiver

Question 7

In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

Question 8

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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When flying at low speeds

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When flying at high speeds

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When flying at high altitudes

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When flying at low altitudes

Question 9

What does the octane rating or fuel grade describe?

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Anti-knock rating

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Flame front speed

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Ignition timing

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Combustion temperature

Question 10

What weather conditions can be expected during "Foehn" on the windward side of a mountain range?

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Layered clouds, mountains obscured, poor visibility, moderate or heavy rain

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Dissipating clouds with unusual warming, accompanied by strong, gusty winds

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Scattered cumulus clouds with showers and thunderstorms

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Calm wind and forming of high stratus clouds (high fog)

Question 11

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?

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Turn off the heat

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Shut down the engine

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Use the fire extinguisher

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Turn off the master switch

Question 12

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

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Altitude

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Shoreline effect

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Twilight error

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Height of ionosphere

Question 13

What is the required fuel to climb from FL 65 to FL 95 under the following conditions? Aircraft mass: 3000 lb. OAT in FL 65: -5° C OAT in FL 95: -15° C See annex (PFP-023) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 14

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1 GAL

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2 GAL

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6 GAL

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3 GAL

Question 14

The VDF range depends on...

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The aircraft's altitude.

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The aircraft's speed.

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The condition of the ionosphere.

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The range of the ground / surface wave.

Question 15

The DME reading is a...

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Slant range.

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Ground distance.

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Air range

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Radial distance.

Question 16

What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?

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It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft

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It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed

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Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance

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It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects

Question 17

Which would be the correct reaction when hydroplaning is suspected upon landing?

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If all wheels are in motion, brake moderately. Maintain directional control by aerodynamic means

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Add power and use flaps and spoilers to brake aerodynamically

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Apply maximum braking to reduce aircraft speed to less than hydroplaning speed, then continue normal ground roll

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Cross rudder and aileron controls in order to use the aircraft fuselage to brake aerodynamically

Question 18

Compared to trailing edge flaps, leading edge devices like Slots...

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Produce less drag while allowing a higher angle of attack.

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Reduce the critical angle of attack at a given speed.

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Allow higher speeds at take-off and landing

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Increase the camber and allow a lower angle of attack.

Question 19

The bank angle of a 2-minutes circle depends on the...

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TAS

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CAS

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IAS

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Ground speed

Question 20

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC

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Standard time.

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Local time.

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Time zone time

Question 21

Given a visibility of 12 km, what is the correct way to transmit this visibility?

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One-zero kilometers or more

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One-two kilometers

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Twelve kilometers

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One-zero kilometers.

Question 22

During an unaccelerated flight...

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Thrust equals drag and lift equals gravity.

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Drag equals lift and thrust equals gravity.

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Thrust equals the sum of drag and gravity.

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Thrust equals lift and drag equals gravity.

Question 23

Given the following information, what is the aircraft position at the cross bearing? VOR Hamburg (HAM) (53°41?N, 010°12?E): Radial 119° VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E): Radial 320° See annex (NAV-031) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

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53°20'N, 11°10'E

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52°20'N, 10°10'E

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54°40'N, 12°50'E

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54°40'N, 12°50'E

Question 24

What is meant by "inversion layer"?

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An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height

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A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

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An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height

Question 25

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 030° to a heading of 180°. At approximately which indicated magnetic heading should the turn be terminated?

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210°.

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360°

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150°.

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180°.

Question 26

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is...

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Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate

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Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate

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Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Question 27

Stability around which axis is mainly influenced by the center of gravity's longitudinal position?

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Lateral axis

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Vertical axis

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Longitudinal axis

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Gravity axis

Question 28

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

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

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

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

Question 29

Where is the brake system installed to slow the aircraft on ground?

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Only on the main gear

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On the tail wheel

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On the nose and main gear

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Only on the nose gear

Question 30

The highest absorbtion of humidity in fuel can be observed in which situation?

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Almost empty tanks

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During parking on wet gras areas

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During parking on cold aprons

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Almost full tanks

Question 31

What should be the first action in case of a cable fire during a flight?

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Turn off the master switch

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Close the fuel valve

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Open the windows

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Open cabin ventialtion

Question 32

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 24

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C

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B

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A

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D

Question 33

Smoke enters the cockpit during an engine fire. Which actions have to be taken immediately?

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Switching off the heating and the ventilating system

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Switching off the master switch and the ignition

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Switching off the pitot and front window heating

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Switching off the avionics and the cabin lighting

Question 34

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

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One time

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Two times

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Three times

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Four times

Question 35

How are the flight controls on a small single-engine piston aircraft normally controlled and actuated?

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Manually through rods and control cables

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Power-assisted through hydraulic pumps or electric motors

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Hydraulically through hydraulic pumps and actuators

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Electrically through fly-by-wire

Question 36

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

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Situational awareness

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Constant flight check.

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Situational thinking.

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Anticipatory check procedure.

Question 37

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

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Kg x 2.205 = lb.

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Kg x 2 = lb.

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Kg / 2.205 = lb.

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Kg x 0.454 = lb

Question 38

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

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Mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft

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Performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft

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Documentation of the annual inspection.

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Certificate of airworthiness.

Question 39

Given the following data: Take-Off fuel = 200 lbs Alternate fuel = 40 lbs Final reserve fuel = 30 lbs After 25 minutes the remaining fuel is 120 lbs. Assuming that fuel flow will remain unchanged, the remaining time to the destination should not exceed:

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15.6 min

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37.5 min

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20.0 min

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59.4 min

Question 40

The Caution Area is marked on an airspeed indicator by what color?

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Yellow

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Green

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Red

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White

Question 41

How should departures near villages be carried out?

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Villages should be circumnavigated and crossed in a sufficient altitude

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Slow with a low propeller rotation speed

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Low and fast between the villages

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Climb and changes in direction should be done as slow as possible

Question 42

The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called...

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Variation

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Deviation

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WCA

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Inclination

Question 43

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

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8 km

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1.5 km

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5 km

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10 km

Question 44

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

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Flight information service

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Flashing information service

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Flight information system

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Flashing information system

Question 45

Complacency is a risk due to...

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Increased cockpit automation.

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The high number of mistakes normally made by humans.

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The high error rate of technical systems.

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Better training options for young pilots.

Question 46

What danger does standing water on the runway pose to aircraft?

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Increased rolling resistance during take-off

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Decreased rolling resistance during take-off

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An increase in lift

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A decrease in lift

Question 47

A deceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...

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A descent.

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A climb.

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A bank.

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An inverted flight.

Question 48

What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-002). Siehe Anlage 2

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Altus

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Cirrus

Question 49

Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?

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VFR

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VFS

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VRU

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VMC

Question 50

The angle indicated by arrow number 1 shows the propeller's... See figure (AGK-011) D: Direction of air flow C: Chord line R: Direction of rotation (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 7

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Angle of incidence.

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Angle of attack.

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Geometric wing twist

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Aerodynamic wing twist

Question 51

For a take-off from runway 22 and a reported wind of 250°/10 kt, the longitudinal wind component equals...

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9 kt headwind.

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9 kt tailwind

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5 kt tailwind.

Question 52

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

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Aircraft report

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Aeronautical instrument requirement report

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Automatic identification report

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Aeronautical information report

Question 53

UTC is...

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An obligatory time used in aviation

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A zonal time

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A local time in Central Europe.

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Local mean time at a specific point on Earth.

Question 54

May an engine, which previously was on fire, be restarted?

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No, the risk of a reignition of the fire would be too high

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Yes, if the aircraft is flying at a safe altitude

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Yes, but only on the ground for the purpose of taxiing

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Yes, but only if the cause of the fire was a carburettor fire during engine start

Question 55

What are the minimum requirements among others to acquire a rating for VFR night flights?

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At least 5 additional flight hours at night, three of them with a flight instructor with at least 1 hour cross-country flight plus 5 solo take-offs and full-stop landings

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At least 10 additional flight hours at night, three of them with a flight instructor with at least 1 hour cross-country flight plus 5 solo take-offs and full-stop landings

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At least 5 additional flight hours at night, four of them with a flight instructor with at least 1 hour cross-country flight plus 5 solo take-offs and full-stop landings

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At least 5 additional flight hours at night, three of them with a flight instructor with at least 1 hour cross-country flight plus 10 solo take-offs and full-stop landings

Question 56

According to ICAO Anex 14, which is the colour marking of a runway?

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White

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Blue

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Yellow

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Green

Question 57

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

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

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

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

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

Question 58

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?

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Immediately after take-off.

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Upon request from ATC.

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When landing is assured

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

Question 59

Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year ...

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Over oceanic areas at latitues around 30°N/S.

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In areeas showing extensive lifting processes

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In mid latitudes along the polar front

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In tropical areas, close to the equator

Question 60

In comparison to the true airspeed in still air conditions, the TAS in a strong tailwind will be...

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Slightly lower for maximum range

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The same for maximum range

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Significantly lower for maximum endurance

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Slightly higher for maximum endurance

Question 61

A wind shear is...

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A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction

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

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps

Question 62

A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale?

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1 : 1500000

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1 : 500000

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1 : 1 000000

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1 : 150000

Question 63

Which process may result in an inversion layer at about 5000 ft (1500 m) height?

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Widespread descending air within a high pressure area

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Intensive sunlight insolation during a warm summer day

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Ground cooling by radiation during the night

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Advection of cool air in the upper troposphere

Question 64

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

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Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Rapid eye movements.

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Colour blindness.

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Binocular vision.

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