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1 - Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is... Perpendicular to the isohypses At an angle of 30° to the isobars towards low pressure. Parallel to the isobars. Perpendicular to the isobars.

2 - An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a... Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground. Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air. Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air. Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

3 - What visual flight conditions can be expected within the warm sector of a polar front low during summer time? Visibilty less than 1000 m, cloud-covered ground Good visibility, some isolated high clouds Moderate to good visibility, scattered clouds Moderate visibility, heavy showers and thunderstorms

4 - When preparing to carry out the weighing procedure on an aircraft, which of the following is required? Drain all engine tank oil Remove service equipment Drain all useable fuel Remove the batteries

5 - How can wind speed and wind direction be derived from surface weather charts? By alignment and distance of isobaric lines By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts. By annotations from the text part of the chart

6 - What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact? Using the first two characters only Using the last two characters only Using the first three characters only Using all characters

7 - Given the following conditions, the TAS equals... Outside air temperature: 10° C Pressure altitude: 6000 ft Power: 65 % See annex (PFP-014) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 13

96 kt. 92 kt 88 kt. 100 kt.

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

B C A D

9 - The angle of attack is the angle between... The undisturbed airflow and the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane. The chord line and the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane The chord line and the oncoming airflow The wing and the fuselage of an aeroplane.

10 - Which is the colour of runway end lights? Red White Blue Green

11 - 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? Upon request from ATC. When landing is assured Immediately after take-off. At deviation from expected off-block time by more than 15 min.

12 - Given: True course from A to B: 352°. Ground distance: 100 NM. GS: 107 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0933 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is... 1129 UTC. 1029 UTC. 1146 UTC 1045 UTC.

13 - Fading in LF/MF frequency range occurs mainly... In the late afternoon. At midday. During the night. In the daytime.

14 - The "spread" is defined as... Relation of actual to maximum possible humidity of air. Maximum amount of water vapour that can be contained in air. Difference between dew point and condensation point. Difference between actual temperature and dew point.

15 - The position of the the center of pressure at a positively shaped profile... Moves to the leading edge while the angle of attack becomes smaller. Is located at approximately 25% of the chord, measured from the leading edge Moves to the trailing edge while the angle of attack becomes smaller. Does not move since it is independent of the angle of attack.

16 - At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

Point D Point B Point C Point A

17 - What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP? Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

18 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR? TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

19 - The barometric altimeter indicates height above... A selected reference pressure level. Mean sea level. Standard pressure 1013.25 hPa. Ground.

20 - What chart shows areas of precipitation? GAFOR Wind chart Satellite picture Radar picture

21 - How do lift and drag change when approaching a stall condition? Lift and drag decrease Lift and drag increase Lift decreases and drag increases Lift increases and drag decreases

22 - Which parts of an aircraft mainly affect the generation of induced drag? The front part of the fuselage. The wing tips The lower part of the gear. The outer part of the ailerons

23 - Pressure compensation on an wing occurs at the... Wing roots Wing tips. Trailing edge Leading edge.

24 - What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance? Decrease of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance Increase of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance Decrease of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance Increase of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

25 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information? 35 to 50 seconds 30 to 40 seconds 3 to 7 seconds 10 to 20 seconds

26 - What is the mass of a "cube of air" with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA? 1,225 kg 0,01225 kg 0,1225 kg 12,25 kg

27 - Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes? Overweight Smoking Sleep deficiency Alcohol consumption

28 - How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height? From +20° to -40°C From +30° to -40°C From -15° to 50°C From +15° to -50°C

29 - 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

52°20'N, 10°10'E 54°40'N, 12°50'E 54°40'N, 12°50'E 53°20'N, 11°10'E

30 - What type of turbulence is typically found close to the ground on the lee side during Foehn conditions? Inversion turbulence Turbulence in rotors Clear-air turbulence (CAT) Thermal turbulence

31 - Complacency is a risk due to... The high number of mistakes normally made by humans. Increased cockpit automation. The high error rate of technical systems. Better training options for young pilots.

32 - Which statement regarding the "constant-speed propeller" is correct? The propeller keeps the airspeed constant The pitch of the propeller rises with higher speeds The RPM decreases with lower speeds The set RPM is kept constant by the motor power (MAP)

33 - A turn and bank (or turn and slip) coordinator provides information regarding... The coordination of the turn and slip angle. The rate of turn and coordination, i.e. slip or skid, of the turn. The pitch and bank angle of the aircraft. The rate of turn and bank angle of the aircraft

34 - What kind of drag is NOT part of the parasite drag? Interference drag Skin-friction drag Induced drag Form drag

35 - Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases? 0.1 % 78 % 1 % 21 %

36 - What is the parallax error? Long-sightedness due to aging especially during night Wrong interpretation of instruments caused by the angle of vision Misperception of speed during taxiing A decoding error in communication between pilots

37 - Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E? 1500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically 1500 m horizontally, 1000 m vertically 1000 m horizontally, 1500 ft vertically 1000 m horizontally, 300 m vertically

38 - "Longitudinal stability" is referred to as stability around which axis? Propeller axis Vertical axis Longitudinal axis Lateral axis

39 - In case of an emergency ditching, the life vests have to be inflated... Before disembarking the aircraft. During disembarking the aircraft After disembarking the aircraft at a safe distance of about 10 m. After disembarking the aircraft

40 - What is a latent error? An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously An error which only has consequences after landing An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

41 - What is the true airspeed (TAS) [kt] and fuel consumption [l/h] for cruise flight with 60 % power in flight level 60 under the following conditions? Temperature: ISA - 20° C QNH: 980 hPa See annex (PFP-012) (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 10

96 kt. 19.1 l/h. 95 kt. 19.6 l/h. 110 kt. 25.1 l/h. 95,75 kt. 19.8 l/h.

42 - Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: A sudden heading change of 90 degrees or more and a pull-up of the aircraft without crossing the track of the intercepted aircraft? You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately You may continue your flight Follow me, i will bring you to the next suitable airfield Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

43 - What is the meaning of a flashing white light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground? Cleared to taxi Clear the taxiway / runway Cleared for take-off Return to starting point

44 - Given: True course: 255°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 200°/10 kt. The true heading equals... 245° 275°. 265° 250°.

45 - Given the following data for a VFR flight: Trip fuel = 70 US gallons Contingency fuel = 5% of trip fuel Alternate and final reserve fuel = 20 US gallons Usable fuel at take-off = 95 US gallons After half of the distance you read that you have consumed 40 US gallons. Assume that fuel flow remains unchanged. Which statement is correct? Upon landing 15.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel. Upon landing 5.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel Upon landing, a total of 40.0 US gallons will remain. The remaining fuel is insufficient for a landing at destination with alternate and final reserve fuel remaining.

46 - The load factor "n" describes the relationship between... Thrust and drag. Drag and lift. Lift and weight. Weight and thrust.

47 - What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"? I have received all of your last transmission I understand your message and will comply with it Permission for proposed action is granted An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

48 - Given the following conditions, the climb speed equals... Outside air temperature: -20° C Pressure altitude: 10000 ft See annex (PFP-011) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 11

200 ft/min 350 ft/min. 390 ft/min 450 ft/min.

49 - Air descending behind a mountain range is defined as... Katabatic wind Convergent wind. Anabatic wind. Divergent wind.

50 - The slip indicator's ball (apparent vertical) has moved to the right during a right turn. By what actions may the ball led back to middle position? Reduce bank, increase rate of turn Increase bank, increase rate of turn Reduce speed, increase bank Reduce rate of turn, reduce bank

51 - What minimum coverage with ice or snow must be given to call a runway "contaminated"? 50 % 25 % 10 % 75 %

52 - Which method is appropriate to approach an unprepared landing field? Flat direct approach to ensure visual ground contact Steep approach to keep the noise level low Fast approach, performance check, and landing within a quick stop Terrain investigation to determine approach points and landing

53 - What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft? 21 % 12 % 78 % 18.9 %

54 - The angle of descent is defined as... The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in percent [%] The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in degrees [°]. The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°]. The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in percent [%].

55 - What is the function of the white blood cells (leucocytes)? Oxygen transport Blood coagulation Blood sugar regulation Immune defense

56 - What pressure pattern may result from cold-air inflow in high tropospheric layers? Formation of a low in the upper troposphere Formation of a high in the upper troposphere Formation of a large ground low Alternating pressure

57 - Regarding the type of cloud, precipitation is classified as... Light and heavy precipitation. Showers of snow and rain Prolonged rain and continuous rain. Rain and showers of rain.

58 - Stabilization around the lateral axis during cruise is achieved by the... Horizontal stabilizer. Airlerons Wing flaps. Vertical rudder.

59 - 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? An increased climb rate and decreased airspeed An increased climb rate and airspeed A decreased climb rate and airspeed A decreased climb rate and increased airspeed

60 - What is the take-off distance at 705 kg take-off mass, OAT 20° C, QNH 1013 hPa at an elevation of 3500 ft with 5 kt tailwind? See annex (PFP-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 9

720 m 880 m 790 m 820 m

61 - After take-off an aeroplane gets into a wind shear with decreasing headwind. As a result... The aeroplane flies above the estimated climb path The true airspeed (TAS) will increase The ground speed (GS) will decrease The aeroplane flies below the estimated climb path.

62 - The EOBT (estimated off-block time) is specified in the ATS flight plan as... Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Standard Time (ST) Local Mean Time (LMT). Central European Time (CET).

63 - How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a cross-country flight? VOLMET GAMET METAR AIRMET

64 - If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as... Sixteen twenty Two zero One tousand six hundred two zero One six two zero

65 - At what rate does the temperature change with increasing height according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere) within the troposphere? Decreases by 2° C / 1000 ft Increases by 2° C / 1000 ft Decreases by 2° C / 100 m Increases by 2° C / 100 m

66 - Which danger exists after a heavy rain shower for a landing aircraft? Displacement of the tire slip marking Difficult flare due to glare Longer braking distance due to aquaplaning Decreased braking distance due to aquaplaning

67 - What is the required distance to climb to flight level (FL) 75 after a departure from an airfield which is located at a pressure altitude of 3000 ft with an initial mass of 3000 lbs? OAT at airfield: 25° C OAT in FL 75: 0° C See annex (PFP-023) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 14

10 NM 6 NM 4 NM 7 NM

68 - What danger is most immenent when an aircraft is hit by lightning? Rapid cabin depressurization and smoke in the cabin Surface overheat and damage to exposed aircraft parts Explosion of electrical equipment in the cockpit Disturbed radio communication, static noise signals

69 - The symbol labeled (1) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

Front aloft. Occlusion Warm front Cold front.

70 - What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer? Overcast low stratus Scattered Cu clouds Overcast Ns clouds Squall lines and thunderstorms

71 - The VFR semicircular rules are based on the... True course (TC). Magnetic heading (MH) Magnetic course (MC). True heading (TH).

72 - Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is... Not permissible and essentially dangerous Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 % Compensated by the pilot's control inputs Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

73 - Which Q-code is used for the magnetic bearing from the station? QUJ QTE QDM QDR

74 - Number 1 on the gear designates the... See figure (AGK-005) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

Fork Strut Torque link Inner shock absorber.

75 - An acceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of... A descent. A climb. An inverted flight. A bank.

76 - Why is it dangerous to pump the throttle for engine start in cold weather? It may cause a carburettor fire Carburettor icing can occur The engine might start with not enough power The oil will become diluted

77 - The angle (alpha) shown in the figure is referred to as... See figure (PFA-003) DoF: direction of airflow (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

Lift angle. Angle of incidence Angle of inclination Angle of attack.

78 - During ignition check the ignition is switched to OFF for a short moment and subsequently back to BOTH. What happens to the RPM if the ignition system is properly grounded? The RPM increases once switched to OFF and resumes a value below the previous one when switched back to BOTH The RPM decreases once switched to OFF and resumes the previous value when switched back to BOTH The RPM increases once switched to OFF and resumes the previous value when switched back to BOTH The RPM decreases once switched to OFF and resumes a value below the previous one when switched back to BOTH

79 - The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

Point A Point D Point C Point B

80 - What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report? 8 eighths 1 to 2 eighths 5 to 7 eighths 3 to 4 eighths

81 - Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia? Joint pain in knees and feet Muscle cramps in the upper body area Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails Blue marks all over the body

82 - What is the true airspeed (TAS) [kt] and fuel consumption [l/h] for cruise flight with 70 % power in flight level 60 under the following conditions? Temperature: ISA - 20° C QNH: 980 hPa See annex (PFP-012) (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 10

110 kt. 23.9 l/h. 100 kt. 19.3 l/h. 95 kt. 19.6 l/h. 105 kt. 21.5 l/h

83 - Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit? Degrees Centigrade (° C) Kelvin Gpdam Degrees Fahrenheit

84 - Which factor can be changed by deploying flaps for landing? The position of the center of gravity The effectiveness of the ailerons The twist effect of the engine The trim condition

85 - What does the slip indicator show? Apparent vertical Rate of turn Vertical to horizon Airplane's bank

86 - The compass error caused by the aircraft's magnetic field is called... Variation Declination Inclination Deviation

87 - What is the required flight time for a distance of 236 NM with a ground speed of 134 kt? 1:34 h 0:46 h 1:46 h 0:34 h

88 - What is the call sign of the surface movement control? Tower Earth Ground Control

89 - What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"? Uncertainty phase Uncertainty phase Distress phase Alerting phase

90 - What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front? Scattered cloud layers, visbility more than 5 km, formation of shallow cumulus clouds Good visiblity, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow Medium visibility with lowering cloud bases, onset of prolonged precipitation Poor visibility, formation of overcast or ground-covering stratus clouds, snow

91 - The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 16

4.500 ft AGL 4.500 ft MSL. 1.500 ft MSL. 1.500 ft AGL

92 - In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft? After the ground station has used the abbreviation Within controlled airspace If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit After passing the first reporting point

93 - Which answer is correct concerning stress?

Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

94 - Which statement describes a situation of static stability? An aircraft distorted by external impact will tend to an even more deflected position An aircraft distorted by external impact will return to the original position An aircraft distorted by external impact can return to its original position by rudder input An aircraft distorted by external impact will maintain the deflected position

95 - Wet snow on a runway can lead to... An increase in lift. A decrease in lift. Reduced rolling resistance during take-off. Increased rolling resistance during take-off.

96 - The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately... 0.1 percent. 0.01 percent. 0.03 percent. 0.3 percent.

97 - Which of the following documents have to be on board for an international flight? a) Certificate of aircraft registration b) Certificate of airworthiness c) Airworthiness review certificate d) EASA Form-1 e) Airplane logbook f) Appropriate papers for every crew member g) Technical logbook B, c, d, e, f, g A, b, c, e, f A, b, e, g D, f, g

98 - Which part of the cycle of a four-stroke Otto engine can be seen in the attachment? See figure (AGK-007) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 5

Second stroke - compression Fourth stroke - exhaust First stroke - induction Third stroke - power

99 - What needs to be observed in conjunction with overheated brakes? The affected brakes need to be cooled down with halon The affected tyres may burst in axial direction The affected tyres may burst in radial direction or direction of rotation The wheel fairing shall be taken off to increase the cooldown

100 - The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as... One two. One two o'clock One two hundred. Twelve o'clock.

101 - Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks? If there is not enough information available During check flights due to a high level of nervousness During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast Due to group-dynamic effects

102 - What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude? 1 NM 60 NM 30 NM 60 km

103 - Differential aileron deflection is used to... Keep the adverse yaw low Avoid a stall at low angles of attack Increase the rate of descent Reduce wake turbulence.

104 - What effects typically result from propeller icing? Reduced power output, decreasing RPM Increased power output, decreasing RPM. Increased power output, increasing RPM. Reduced power output, increasing RPM.

105 - Which statement about induced drag during the horizontal cruise flight is correct? Induced drag has a minimum at a certain speed and increases at higher as well as lower speeds Induced drag has a maximum at a certain speed and decreases at higher as well as lower speeds Induced drag increases with increasing airspeed Induced drag decreases with increasing airspeed

106 - In a METAR, "(moderate) showers of rain" are designated by the identifier... +RA SHRA +TSRA TS

107 - Regularity messages are messages... Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation

108 - The ratio of span and mean chord length is referred to as... Trapezium shape. Tapering Aspect ratio. Wing sweep.

109 - In which way is a SEP (land) rating renewed if you do not meet the required flight time? A proficiency check with an examiner According to the flight experience there have to be several training flights under supervision of an ATO The ATO can renew the rating after a training flight with a flight instructor The required flight experience has to be accumulated under supervision of a flight instructor

110 - Piston engines of helicopters have... One magneto ignition system One electrical ignition system. Two coupled ignition systems. Two independent ignition systems

111 - Which lines have to be used by the pilot to determine the aircraft's position? True bearings (QTE) Magnetic bearings (QDR) Relative bearings (RB) Magnetic headings (MH)

112 - Which altitude is transmitted by the transponder in mode C? QFE altitude Pressure altitude QNH altitude Radio altitude

113 - What is the meaning of the illustrated ground signal as shown in the signal area of an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-012) Siehe Anlage 4

Caution, manoeuvring area is poor Prohibition on landing for a longer period After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right Ground movement restricted to hard surfaces

114 - The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as... The highest point of the landing area. The lowest point of the landing area. The highest point of the apron. The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area

115 - What should be the first action in case of a cable fire during a flight? Close the fuel valve Open the windows Turn off the master switch Open cabin ventialtion

116 - Which answer completes the flight plan (marked cells)? See annex (NAV-014) (3,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4 TH: 185°. MH: 185°. MC: 180° TH: 185°. MH: 184°. MC: 178° TH: 173°. MH: 174°. MC: 178°. TH: 173°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°

117 - Assume zero wind and an aircraft descending from 7500 ft to 1200 ft with an average true airspeed (TAS) during the descent of 105 kt. The rate of descent (ROD) equals 800 ft/min. The elapsed time will be... 8 Min. 6 Min 15 Min 12 Min

118 - A light aircraft intends to land behind a commercial airliner belonging to wake turbulence category "medium" or "heavy" on a long runway. How can the wake turbulence of the commercial aircraft be avoided? By making a steep approach and a long landing, touching down behind the touchdown point of the airliner's nose gear By making a steep approach and a very short landing. The light aircraft should be able to stop before reaching the airliner's touchdown point By making a shallow approach and a long landing, touching down behind the touchdown point of the airliner's nose gear By making a shallow approach and a very short landing. The light aircraft should be able to stop before reaching the airliner's touchdown point

119 - For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 725 kg and a total moment of 650 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-004) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

1 2 4 3

120 - The sandwich structure consists of two... Thin layers and a light core material Thin layers and a heavy core material Thick layers and a heavy core material. Thick layers and a light core material.

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