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1 - Pressure drag, interference drag and friction drag belong to the group of the... Induced drag Parasite drag. Main resistance Total drag

2 - In motorplanes the stall warning is usually activated by a change of... The center of gravity The transition point. The center of pressure The center of pressure

3 - Given: True course from A to B: 283°. Ground distance: 75 NM. TAS: 105 kt. Headwind component: 12 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 1242 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is... 1430 UTC 1356 UTC 1330 UTC 1320 UTC

4 - The indication of a magnetic compass deviates from magnetic north direction due to what errors? Deviation, turning and acceleration errors Gravity and magnetism Inclination and declination of the earth's magnetic field Variation, turning and acceleration errors

5 - What has to be considered with regard to the center of gravity position? The center of gravity's position can only be determined during flight. Only correct loading can assure a correct and safe center of gravity position By moving the elevator trim tab, the center of gravity can be shifted into a correct position By moving the aileron trim tab, the center of gravity can be shifted into a correct position.

6 - What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation? 123000 m/s 300000 km/s 123000 km/s 300000 m/s

7 - Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)? Head movements during turns Flying under the influence of alcohol Non-accelerated straight and level flight Turbulence in level flight

8 - What can be expected for the prevailling wind with isobars on a surface weather chart showing large distances? Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind

9 - Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth? The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

10 - 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

11 - If surrounded by airflow (v>0), any arbitrarily shaped body produces... Lift without drag. Drag and lift. Constant drag at any speed. Drag

12 - An aeroplane's current supply is carried out by the: 1. Battery 2. Generator 3. Relay 4. Circuit breaker 1 and 4 3 and 4 2 and 3 1 and 2

13 - Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly... 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. 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. 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. Flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited

14 - What impression may be caused when approaching a runway with an upslope? A landing beside the centerline A hard landing An undershoot An overshoot

15 - 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

16 - The bank angle of a 2-minutes circle depends on the... CAS IAS Ground speed TAS

17 - 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

1 GAL 2 GAL 6 GAL 3 GAL

18 - 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

19 - A pilot wants to take off on runway 36, the reported wind is 240 degrees, 12 knots. What is the value of the wind components acting on the aircraft on take-off and landing? Crosswind from the right 10.4 kt. Tailwind 6 kt. Crosswind from the left 10.4 kt. Tailwind 6 kt. Crosswind from the left 6 kt. Tailwind 10.4 kt. Crosswind from the right 6 kt. Headwind 10.4 kt.

20 - Which constructional elements give the wing its profile shape? Rips Planking Spar Tip

21 - The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called... Deviation WCA Variation Inclination

22 - The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is... Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate. Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

23 - The empty weight and the corresponding center of gravity (CG) of an aircraft are initially determined... By weighing Through data provided by the aircraft manufacturer. By calculation. For one aircraft of a type only, since all aircraft of the same type have the same mass and CG position.

24 - 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

25 - What weather development will result from convergence at ground level? Descending air and cloud formation Ascending air and cloud dissipation Descending air and cloud dissipation Ascending air and cloud formation

26 - 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

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

28 - Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication? 2000 7700 7000 7600

29 - The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the... Error chain. Procedure for an emergency landing. Optimal problem solution. State of readiness of a pilot.

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

31 - What is the call sign of the flight information service? Info Advice Flight information Information

32 - The transponder code in case of a radio communication failure is... 7700 7500 7000 7600

33 - Which of the following frequencies is designated for VHF voice communication? 120.50 MHz 115.15 MHz 108.80 MHz 117.30 kHz

34 - Which Q-code is used for the true bearing to the station? QDR QDM QTE QUJ

35 - Given: True course: 120°. TAS: 120 kt. Wind: 150°/12 kt. The WCA equals... 6° to the right. 3° to the left. 3° to the right. 6° to the left.

36 - The distance from 'A' to 'B' measures 120 NM. At a distance of 55 NM from 'A' the pilot realizes a deviation of 7 NM to the right. What approximate course change must be made to reach 'B' directly? 8° left 6° left 15° left 14° left

37 - 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

38 - The term "flight time" is defined as... The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landin The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight. The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.  the total time f The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.  the total time f

39 - It is possible that the surface wind speed at an airport is reduced due to friction. When a surface area with a minor tailwind condition is left during the initial climb, the pilot might expect... An increase in airspeed and rate of climb due to decreasing tailwind A deacrease in airspeed and climb performance due to decreasing tailwind An increase in airspeed and rate of climb due to increasing tailwind. A decrease in airspeed and rate of climb due to increasing tailwind.

40 - 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°

41 - Which air traffic service is responsible for the safe conduct of flights? ALR (alerting service) FIS (flight information service) ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

42 - What happens to the true airspeed at a constant indicated airspeed during a climb? It decreases It increases It remains constant below 5000 ft It remains constant above 5000 ft

43 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75? 8000 m 1500 m 3000 m 5000 m

44 - Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace "E"? IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic

45 - Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory 2, 4 1 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3

46 - All aerodynamic forces can be considered to act on a single point. This point is called... Center of gravity. Center of pressure. Lift point. Transition point.

47 - The position of the center of gravity (including fuel) equals... See figure(PFP-053e) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2

37.1 cm 0.401 m 37.3 cm 0.403 m.

48 - With regard to thunderstorms, strong up- and downdrafts appear during the... Initial stage. Dissipating stage Mature stage Thunderstorm stage.

49 - The primer is... An auxiliary pump in the fuel system to facilitate engine starting A mechanical switch in the cockpit to engage the turbocharger. A valve in the fuel control system for automatic mixture regulation. A nozzle in the Venturi tube of a carburettor for atomising the fuel

50 - The elevator moves an aeroplane around the... Lateral axis. Elevator axis. Longitudinal axis Vertical axis.

51 - What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around? No landing Pulling up Going around Approach canceled

52 - What is shown on the printed sign? See figure (ALW-019) Siehe Anlage 1

Point A on a taxiway Part A of the runway Taxiway A Parking position A

53 - The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight? Pressure altitude Height above airfield Airfield elevation Altitude above MSL

54 - What clouds and weather can typically be observed during the passage of a cold front? In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night Strongly developed cumulus clouds (Cb) with showers of rain and thunderstorms, gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter

55 - 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

56 - 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.

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

58 - What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"? Negative Not Finish No

59 - What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing? Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints

60 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 22

C B A D

61 - In comparison to the true airspeed in still air conditions, the TAS in a strong tailwind will be... The same for maximum range Significantly lower for maximum endurance Slightly lower for maximum range Slightly higher for maximum endurance

62 - Which force causes "wind"? Centrifugal force Thermal force Coriolis force Pressure gradient force

63 - What ist the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor? Reduction Virulence Coherence Reflex

64 - 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

65 - 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

66 - 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.

67 - What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass? Deviation in the cockpit Acceleration of the airplane Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines Temperature variations

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

69 - A wind shear is... A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft. A wind speed change of more than 15 kt. A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps

70 - The trim is used to... Increase adverse yaw. Move the centre of gravity. Adapt the control force. Lock control elements.

71 - Times are transmitted as... UTC Standard time. Local time. Time zone time

72 - The balance arm is the horizontal distance between... The front C.G. limit and the datum line The C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit The C.G. of a mass and the datum line The front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit

73 - Which is the maximum rate of climb for the aircraft at 6500 ft pressure altitude and an OAT of 0° C? See annex (PFP-011) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 11

480 ft / min 400 ft / min 520 ft / min 800 ft / min

74 - Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message? Help Urgent Pan Pan Mayday

75 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR? 1.5 km 5 km 10 km 8 km

76 - When is it necessary to adjust the pressure in the reference scale of an alitimeter? Before every flight and during cross country flights Every day before the first flight Once a month before flight operation After maintance has been finished

77 - When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move? Depends on CG position It moves up In direction of rudder deflection It moves down

78 - 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.

79 - The pressure which is measured at a ground station and reduced to mean sea level (MSL) by means of the actual atmospheric conditions is called... QNH QNE QFE QFF

80 - What does a readability of 1 indicate? The transmission is perfectly readable The transmission is unreadable The transmission is readable but with difficulty The transmission is readable now and then

81 - What does a readability of 5 indicate? The transmission is readable now and then The transmission is readable but with difficulty The transmission is unreadable The transmission is perfectly readable

82 - What is the distance from Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E) to Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59?N, 10°28?E)? See annex (NAV-031) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

46 NM 78 km 46 km 78 NM

83 - What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line? 1 NM 60 NM 111 NM 10 NM

84 - The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE. 21/05/2013 14:00 UTC. 13/10/2013 00:00 UTC 13/05/2013 12:00 UTC. 21/05/2014 13:00 UTC

85 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 23

D A B C

86 - 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? The aircraft flying at a higher altitude The aircraft flying at a lower altitude The aircraft flying at higher speed. The aircraft flying at lower speed.

87 - Given: Ground speed (GS): 160 kt. True course (TC): 177°. Wind vector (W/WS): 140°/20 kt. The true heading (TH) equals... 169°. 173° 184° 180°.

88 - The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is... 8000 m 3000 m. 1500 m. 5000 m.

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

90 - Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia? Smoking Menstruation Blood donation Diving

91 - A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)... Via telephone. Via internet. By a personal visit. Via radio communication.

92 - 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)

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

94 - What is the required distance 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

6 NM 3 NM 16 NM 10 NM

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

96 - 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.

97 - 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: 37.5 min 20.0 min 15.6 min 59.4 min

98 - The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called... Eardrum Cochlea Inner ear. Eustachian tube.

99 - What does the abbreviation "QTE" stand for? Magnetic bearing to the station Magnetic bearing from the station True bearing from the station True bearing to the station

100 - Wing tip vortex development begins during which phase of flight? As soon as the aircraft starts moving While setting take-off power during take-off run While setting flaps to lower position When lift is being generated during rotation

101 - The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the... Distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass. Distance of a mass from the center of gravity. Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

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

103 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"? Airworthiness Recurring Control Airspace Rulemaking Committee Airspace Restriction Criteria Airworthiness Review Certificate

104 - A flight is called a "visual flight", if the... Visibility in flight is more than 8 km. Flight is conducted under visual flight rules. Visibility in flight is more than 5 km. Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

105 - The barometric altimeter with QFE setting indicates... Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation. True altitude above MSL. Height above MSL. Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa

106 - 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

107 - Given the following conditions, the fuel consumption equals... Pressure altitude: 2000 ft Temperature: 31° C RPM: 2400 See annex (PFP-012) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 10

19.5 l/h. 19.1 l/h. 21.7 l/h 22.8 l/h

108 - The on-board equipment of the secondary surveillance radar (SSR) is called... Course indicator. Transponder. Interrogator Decoder

109 - What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"? Positive Roger Report PAH Wilco

110 - The critical angle of attack... Increases with a front centre of gravity. Decreases with a rear centre of gravity. Is changed by different aircraft weights. Is not changed by different aircraft weights.

111 - 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

112 - What is the purpose of engine oil in piston engine? Cooling, lubrication of the engine and disposal of fine abrasion Cooling of the engine and lubrication of propeller shaft. For nose reduction and bearing of the propeller shaft Cooling, lubrication and increasing engine performance.

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

114 - What is the meaning of a flashing red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight? Airport unsafe, do not land Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time Cleared to land Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

115 - What are the air masses that Central Europe is mainly influenced by? Arctic and polar cold air Polar cold air and tropical warm air Equatorial and tropical warm air Tropical and arctic cold air

116 - Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected? Before passing of an occlusion During Foehn at the lee side After passing of a warm front After passing of a cold front

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

Chord line. Chord Angle of attack. Profile thickness.

118 - How do induced drag and parasite drag change with increasing airspeed during a horizontal and stable cruise flight? Induced drag decreases and parasite drag increase Parasite drag decreases and induced drag increases Parasite drag decreases and induced drag decreases Induced drag increases and parasite drag increases

119 - Distress messages are messages... Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight. Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations.

120 - QNE is the... Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield Magnetic bearing to a station. Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA). Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

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