Exam quiz EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

Which force causes "wind"?

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Pressure gradient force

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Centrifugal force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

Question 3

What danger is most immenent when an aircraft is hit by lightning?

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Surface overheat and damage to exposed aircraft parts

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Rapid cabin depressurization and smoke in the cabin

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Explosion of electrical equipment in the cockpit

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Disturbed radio communication, static noise signals

Question 4

The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...

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Variation of 0°.

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Deviation of 0°

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Inclination of 0°.

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Heading of 0°.

Question 5

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kias

Question 6

The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa...

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When climbing above the transition altitude.

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At the decision height.

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At 4000 ft

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When descending below FL 100

Question 7

What describes "wing loading"?

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Weight per wing area

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Drag per wing area

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Drag per weight

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Wing area per weight

Question 8

The movement of air flowing together is called...

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Convergence

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Divergence

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Soncordence

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Subsidence

Question 9

What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude?

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60 NM

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400 NM

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120 NM

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216 NM

Question 10

The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is...

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12 Months.

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60 Months.

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48 Months.

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24 Months

Question 11

What is the meaning of a flashing white light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground?

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Return to starting point

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Cleared to taxi

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Clear the taxiway / runway

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Cleared for take-off

Question 12

With regard to flaps, which of the following options provides a lift-increasing effect?

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Increasing the aerofoil camber

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With regard to flaps, which of the following options provides a lift-increasing effect?

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Decreasing the form drag

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Lowering the induced drag

Question 13

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 14

Using primary ground radar, the direction of the aeroplane in relation to the antenna is determined by...

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The orientation of the antenna.

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The pulse pair interval

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The frequency shift of the received pulse

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Time measurement.

Question 15

What is the parallax error?

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Wrong interpretation of instruments caused by the angle of vision

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Long-sightedness due to aging especially during night

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Misperception of speed during taxiing

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A decoding error in communication between pilots

Question 16

What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front?

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Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus

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In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

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Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter

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Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain

Question 17

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

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Product of a mass and a balance arm.

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Sum of a mass and a balance arm.

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Quotient of a mass and a balance arm.

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Difference of a mass and a balance arm

Question 18

What information is NOT found on Low-Level Significant Weather Charts (LLSWC)?

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Radar echos of precipitation

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Information about icing conditions

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Information about turbulence areas

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Front lines and frontal displacements

Question 19

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at 5000 ft MSL?

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5000 m

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

Question 20

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Info

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Advice

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Flight information

Question 21

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

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Eustachian tube.

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Eardrum

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Cochlea

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Inner ear.

Question 22

Which statement about the airflow around an aerofoil is correct if the angle of attack increases?

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The stagnation point moves down

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The center of pressure moves down

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The center of pressure moves up

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The stagnation point moves up

Question 23

Which air traffic service is responsible for the safe conduct of flights?

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ATC (air traffic control)

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ALR (alerting service)

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FIS (flight information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service)

Question 24

What is the principle of a Fowler flap?

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A profile-like flap is extended from the trailing edge of the wing

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A flap from the rear bottom side of the wing is folded down

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At high angles of attack a part of the leading edge lifts

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At high angles of attack a part of the leading edge lifts

Question 25

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

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Scuba diving prior to flight.

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Smoking

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Sports

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

Question 26

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 27

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...

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1029 UTC.

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1129 UTC.

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1146 UTC

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1045 UTC.

Question 28

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 29

Calculated take-off mass = 2300 lbs, calculated CG = 95.75 in, fuel burn = 170 lbs on station 87.00 in. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

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96.45 in

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97.39 in

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94.11 in

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96.57 in

Question 30

What is the correct term for the system which, among others, controls breathing, digestion, and heart frequency?

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Autonomic nervous system

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Critical nervous system

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Automatical nervous system

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Compliant nervous system

Question 31

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

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Cirro-

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Nimbo-.

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Strato-.

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Alto-

Question 32

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

Question 33

What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation?

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300000 km/s

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123000 m/s

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123000 km/s

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300000 m/s

Question 34

Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertantly, it should be left without delay.

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation.

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Flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertantly, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained.

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Flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited

Question 35

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

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Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

Question 36

Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?

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Request

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Apply

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Want

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Would like

Question 37

Which statement concerning the angle of attack is correct?

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A too large angle of attack may result in a loss of lift

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The angle of attack cannot be negative

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Increasing the angle of attack results in decreasing lift

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The angle of attack is constant throughout the flight

Question 38

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?

Accepted Answer

The remaining fuel is insufficient for a landing at destination with alternate and final reserve fuel remaining.

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Upon landing 15.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel.

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Upon landing 5.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel

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Upon landing, a total of 40.0 US gallons will remain.

Question 39

Calibrated airspeed (CAS) equals...

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Indicated airspeed (IAS) corrected for instrument and position error

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Equivalent airspeed (EAS) corrected for altitude.

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Ground speed (GS) corrected for instrument and position error

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True airspeed (TAS) corrected for wind.

Question 40

Two aircraft of the same type, same gross weight and same flap configuration fly with different speeds and altitude. Which aircraft will cause more wake turbulence?

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The aircraft flying at lower speed.

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The aircraft flying at a higher altitude

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The aircraft flying at a lower altitude

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

Question 41

Non-directional beacons (NDBs) transmit within which frequency band?

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Low frequency (LF) and medium frequency (MF)

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Very low frequency (VLF) and low frequency (LF)

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High frequency (HF)

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Very high frequency (VHF)

Question 42

The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes...

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The mass of the aeroplane plus standard items such as unusable fuel and other unusable liquids, lubricating oil in engine and auxiliary units, fire extinguishers, pyrotechnics, emergency oxygen equipment, supplementary electronic equipment.

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The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding unusable fuel and traffic load. The mass includes items such as crew and crew baggage.

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The total mass of an aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including the required fuel and crew, but excluding traffic load.

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The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including crew, navigation instruments and engine cowling.

Question 43

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?

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You may continue your flight

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

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Follow me, i will bring you to the next suitable airfield

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Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

Question 44

During cruise flight with constant power setting, an aircraft shows a permanent tendency to raise the nose. How can this tendency be eliminated?

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By deflecting the elevator trim tab upwards

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By shifting the center of gravity backwards

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By elevator deflection upwards

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By deflecting the elevator trim tab downwards

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

880 m

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720 m

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790 m

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820 m

Question 46

The term "runway" is defined as a...

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Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters.

Question 47

Wake turbulence is caused by...

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Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range

Question 48

Number 2 in the drawing corresponds to the... See figure (PFA-010) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 1

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Chord

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Chord line.

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Angle of attack.

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Profile thickness.

Question 49

Which type of ice forms by large, supercooled droplets hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?

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Clear ice

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Hoar frost

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Rime ice

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Mixed ice

Question 50

What pressure pattern can be observed at a lift-generating wing profile at positive angle of attack?

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Low pressure is created above, higher pressure below the profile

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High pressure is created above, lower pressure below the profile

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Pressure above remains unchanged, higher pressure is created below the profile

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Pressure below remains unchanged, lower pressure is created above the profile

Question 51

The static pressure of gases work...

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In all directions.

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Only vertical to the flow direction.

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Only in the direction of the total pressure.

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Only in flow direction

Question 52

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

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By the use of radio phraseology

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

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By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

Question 53

In which phase of flight must the carburettor heating be switched off although carburettor icing might be expected?

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During take-off

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During climb

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During cruise

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During taxi

Question 54

What is the advantage of differential aileron movement?

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The drag of the downwards deflected aileron is lowered and the adverse yaw is smaller

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The ratio of the drag coefficient to lift coefficient is increased

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The adverse yaw is highe

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The total lift remains constant during aileron deflection

Question 55

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

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On the current frequency

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

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On a tower frequency

Question 56

How are rhumb lines and great circles depicted on a direct Mercator chart?

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Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: curved lines

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Rhumb lines: curved lines Great circles: straight lines

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Rhumb lines: curved lines Great circles: curved lines

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Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: straight lines

Question 57

What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?

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74 kg

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142 lbs

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74 lbs

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142 kg

Question 58

What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?

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For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

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Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight

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Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight

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The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints

Question 59

Which instantaneous information can be obtained from ground radar equipment?

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Distance and direction

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Airspeed (TAS) and distance

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Airspeed (TAS) and heading

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Direction and airspeed (TAS)

Question 60

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

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The visual perception (vision)

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The oltfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 61

Which design feature can compensate for adverse yaw?

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Differential aileron defletion

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Wing dihedral

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Full deflection of the aileron

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Aileron trim

Question 62

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

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Unlimited

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6 months

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12 years

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12 months

Question 63

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

Accepted Answer

WCA

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Deviation

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Variation

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Inclination

Question 64

All aerodynamic forces can be considered to act on a single point. This point is called...

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Center of pressure.

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Center of gravity.

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Lift point.

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Transition point.

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