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1 - During a straight and steady climb, which force acts addionally, and in the same direction as the drag force, resulting in more power required for climb than for horizontal flight? A component of the weight force along the rearward flight path The vertical component of the weight force A component of the thrust along the rearward flightpath. A component of the lift force along the forward flightpath.

2 - What is necessary for the determination of speed (IAS) by the airspeed indicator? The difference between the total pressure and the dynamic pressure The difference between the standard pressure and the total pressure The difference betweeen the total pressure and the static presssure The difference between the dynamic pressure and the static pressure

3 - Which items should a passenger briefing in case of an imminent emergency landing include? How to work the aircraft radio, emergency transponder squawk, telephone number of the competent search and rescue (SAR) center Blood type of the other aircraft occupants, location of the first-aid kit Nature of the emergency, intentions, safety position, evacuation routes, actions after landing How to read an emergency checklist, how to cut the engine, telephone number of the home airport

4 - The end of the green arc (4) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 8

VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations VNE: Never-exceed spee VFE: Maximum flap extended speed VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

5 - What is meant by "inversion layer"? An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

6 - What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace "B"? Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m

7 - 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

8 - Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia? The oltfactory perception (smell) The tactile perception (sense of touch) The auditory perception (hearing) The visual perception (vision)

9 - 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

10 - 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.

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

12 - The total weight of an aeroplane is acting vertically through the... Stagnation point. Neutral point. Center of pressure. Center of gravity.

13 - How should the pilot react to an engaged stall warning? Pull the elevator, increase power Pull the elevator, decrease power Push the elevator, increase power Raise the nose to decrease airspeed

14 - The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes... 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. The total mass of an aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including the required fuel and crew, but excluding traffic load. 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. The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including crew, navigation instruments and engine cowling.

15 - 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

Angle of incidence. Angle of attack. Geometric wing twist Aerodynamic wing twist

16 - The correct transponder code for emergencies is... 7700 7000 7600 7500

17 - Which of the listed radiotelephony messages has a higher priority than a flight safety message? Communication related to direction finding Flight regularity message Meteorological message Aircraft position report message

18 - Which of the following options are possible SSR-Transponder modes? A, C, S A, C, R B, C, V B, R, S

19 - According to ICAO Anex 14, which is the colour marking of a runway? Blue White Yellow Green

20 - How often shall a blind transmission be made? Two times Three times Four times One time

21 - How does aircraft flap configuration influence the take-off performance? A higher flap setting decreases ground roll and increases lift-off speed and climb performance A higher flap setting decreases ground roll and lift-off speed and increases climb performance A higher flap setting increases ground roll, lift-off speed, and climb performance A higher flap setting decreases ground roll and lift-off speed, but also climb performance

22 - Which constructive feature is shown in the figure? See figure (PFA-006) L: Lift (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

Longitudinal stability by wing dihedral Lateral stability by wing dihedral Differential aileron deflection Directional stability by lift generation

23 - Which are the advantages of sandwich structures? High temperature durability and low weight Low weight, high stiffness, high stability, and high strength Good formability and high temperature durability High strength and good formability

24 - In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment? During a light and slow climb All windows are completely closed Breathing takes place using the mouth only The eustachien tube is blocked

25 - An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The wind correction angle (WCA) equals... +5° + 11° - 7° - 9°

26 - Point A on the Earth's surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50'27''N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A? 43°50'27''N 53°50'27''N 49°50'27''N 51°50'27'N'

27 - 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

28 - Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing? A lake with an undisturbed surface A light brown field with short crops A meadow without livestock A field with ripe waving crops

29 - Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory? It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

30 - 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

31 - A pilot receives a QDR of 315° from the VDF ground station. Where is the aircraft located in relation to the ground station? Northwest Northeast Southeast Southwest

32 - (For this questions, use attachment or CAP697 SEP1 Fig. 2.2 Table 2.2.3) Planning a flight from EDWF (Leer Papenburg) to EDWH (Oldenburg Hatten), the following conditions apply: Cruise level = FL 75 Temperature = ISA Cruise weight = 3400 lbs Power setting = 23.0 in. HG @ 2300 RPM Determine True Airspeed (TAS) and Fuel Flow (FF): (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 21

TAS = 145 kt FF = 71.1 GPH TAS = 160 kt FF = 12.3 GPH TAS = 160 kt FF = 11.9 GPH TAS = 145 kt FF = 11.9 GPH

33 - 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

34 - The aerodynamic rudder balance... Improves the rudder effectiveness. Reduces the control surfaces Reduces the control stick forces Delays the stall.

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

36 - What must be considered for cross-border flights? Transmission of hazard reports Regular location messages Approved exceptions Requires flight plans

37 - Which of the mentioned cockpit instruments is connected to the pitot tube? Vertical speed indicato Direct-reading compass Altimeter Airspeed indicator

38 - Which would be the correct reaction when hydroplaning is suspected upon landing? Add power and use flaps and spoilers to brake aerodynamically Apply maximum braking to reduce aircraft speed to less than hydroplaning speed, then continue normal ground roll Cross rudder and aileron controls in order to use the aircraft fuselage to brake aerodynamically If all wheels are in motion, brake moderately. Maintain directional control by aerodynamic means

39 - Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by ... Solar irradiation on the windward side Solar irradiation on the lee side By warming of upper atmospheric layers Thermal radiation of the windward side during the night

40 - Which kind of engine is susceptible to carburettor fire? Piston engines Turbine engines Electric motors Turboprop engines

41 - What kind of control surface is connected with the nose wheel? Elevator Trim rudder Aileron Rudder

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

43 - 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

44 - Urgency messages are defined as... Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft. Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

45 - What has to be considered when taking off in a ground inversion? Climb should be performed with the lowest possible speed and maximum power Due to low temperatures close to the ground, icing has to be expected During climb, a sudden decrease in speed and climb performance has to be expected During the climb, a sudden increase in speed and climb performance has to be expected

46 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation? To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

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

48 - 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

49 - Which information from a ground station does not require readback? Runway in use Wind SSR-Code Altitude

50 - Given: QDM: 248° VAR: 10° W The QTE is... 238°. 078° 058°. 258°.

51 - A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as... One one niner tousand decimal five zero. One one niner decimal five One one niner decimal five zero. One one niner decimal five zero zero.

52 - Which design feature can compensate for adverse yaw? Wing dihedral Full deflection of the aileron Aileron trim Differential aileron defletion

53 - What structural item provides directional stability to an airplane? Differential aileron deflection Large vertical tail Wing dihedral Large elevator

54 - What is the ISA standard pressure at FL 180 (5500 m)? 250 hPa 300 hPa 1013.25 hPa 500 hPa

55 - How do lift and drag change when setting flaps to a lower position? Lift increases, drag decreases Lift increases, drag increases Lift decreases, drag decreases Lift decreases, drag increases

56 - 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

57 - What extinguishing agent is the least suitable for an aircraft fire? Powder Halon Water Foam

58 - 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

59 - The laminar boundary layer on the aerofoil is located between... The transition point and the separation point. The stagnation point and the transition point. The transition point and the center of pressure The stagnation point and the center of pressure

60 - What is the principle of a Fowler flap? A profile-like flap is extended from the trailing edge of the wing A flap from the rear bottom side of the wing is folded down At high angles of attack a part of the leading edge lifts At high angles of attack a part of the leading edge lifts

61 - The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

Front aloft Cold front Warm front. Occlusion.

62 - The VDF range depends on... The aircraft's speed. The condition of the ionosphere. The range of the ground / surface wave. The aircraft's altitude.

63 - Given: Calibrated airspeed (CAS): 155 kt. Flight level (FL) 80. Outside air temperature (OAT): +15° C. The true airspeed (TAS) equals... 155 kts. 170 kts 180 kts 134 kts.

64 - Which part of the visual system is responsible for colour vision? Cones Rods Macula Blind spot

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

66 - What types of boundary layers can be found on an aerofoil? Laminar layer at the leading wing areas, turbulent boundary layer at the trailing areas Turbulent boundary layer along the complete upper surface with separated airflow Turbulent layer at the leading wing areas, laminar boundary layer at the trailing areas Laminar boundary layer along the complete upper surface with non-separated airflow

67 - How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided? Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas

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

69 - Assume calm wind and an aircraft descending from 9000 ft to 1500 ft. The rate of descent (ROD) equals 1200 ft/min. The elapsed time will be... 6 min. 15 min 12 min 8 min.

70 - Wake turbulences develop during take-off just as the aeroplane... Reaches an altitude of 15 ft. Lifts off with the main gear. Lifts off with the front gear. Accelerates

71 - What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency? Navigational information NOTAMS Current information Meteorological information

72 - Radio waves within the LF and MF range (e.g. NDB) travel as... Sky wave. Sky wave and as ground / surface wave Ground / surface wave. Space wave (quasi-optical).

73 - Which is the most recently determined empty mass and the associated center of gravity (CG) arm from the aircraft documentation? See annex (PFP-006) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 6

5 kg; 1.3 m 4 kg; 1.1 m 498 kg; 280.59 m 512 kg; 285.39 m

74 - The beginning of the green arc (2) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 8

VS1: Stall speed with flaps up VS0: Stall speed in landing configuration VFE: Maximum flap extended speed VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

75 - A true altitude is... A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure. A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature. A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature

76 - 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

77 - What is the radial from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 12°11'E)? See annex (NAV-031) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

024° 204° 248° 068°

78 - 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

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 - Given: QDR: 152° VAR: 5° W DEV: 5° E The QUJ equals... 332° 147° 327° 317°.

81 - 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

82 - What is the period of validity of a private pilot license (PPL)? Unlimited 24 months 48 months 60 months

83 - What does the term "confirmation bias" mean? The feedback loop in a closed communication The preference to find arguments to proof the own mental model The bias to confirm each radio call The critical check of ambiguous situations in flight

84 - What is the name of the the cold, katabatic wind phenomena blowing from northeast into the Adriatic Sea? Scirocco Mistral Bora Passat

85 - During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change? Path is higher, IAS decreases Path is lower, IAS increases Path is higher, IAS increases Path is lower, IAS decreases

86 - What is the fuel flow and the true airspeed for cruise flight with 60 % power in flight level 85 at an OAT of -25° C? See annex (PFP-014) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 13

Fuel flow: 17 l. TAS: 81 kt. Fuel flow: 17.5 l. TAS: 83 kt Fuel flow: 20 l. TAS: 89 kt. Fuel flow: 18.5 l. TAS: 85 kt.

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

88 - 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

89 - What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF? DEA AZF DZF DEF

90 - 5500 m equal... 7500 ft. 18000 ft 10000 ft. 30000 ft.

91 - What is the advantage of differential aileron movement? The ratio of the drag coefficient to lift coefficient is increased The adverse yaw is highe The drag of the downwards deflected aileron is lowered and the adverse yaw is smaller The total lift remains constant during aileron deflection

92 - Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured? By the use of radio phraseology By using radios certified for aviation use only By the use of proper headsets By a particular frequency allocation

93 - 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

94 - 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.

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

96 - How can a pilot confirm a search and rescue signal on ground in flight? Rock the wings Push the rudder in both directions multiple times Fly in a parabolic flight path multiple times Deploy and retract the landing flaps multiple times

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

98 - A Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (PIB) is a presentation of current... ICAO information of operational significance prepared after the flight AIP information of operational significance prepared prior to flight. AIC information of operational significance prepared after the flight. NOTAM information of operational significance prepared prior to flight.

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

100 - A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as... Two eight five. Two eight five hundred. Two hundred eight five. Two hundred eighty-five.

101 - The distance between the center of gravity and the datum is called... Span width. Balance arm. Lever Torque

102 - Flying with speeds higher than the never-exceed-speed (vNE) may result in... Too high total pressure resulting in an unusable airspeed indicator. Flutter and mechanically damaging the wings. An increased lift-to-drag ratio and a better glide angle Reduced drag with increased control forces

103 - A gyro which is rotating in space responds to forces being applied to it by an evasive movement... At an angle of 45° to the force being applied. In a northern direction. At an angle of 90° to the force being applied. At an angle of 180° to the force being applied

104 - Two aeroplanes are flying on crossing tracks. Which one has to divert? The aircraft which flies from left to right has the right of priority Both have to divert to the right The aircraft which flies from right to left has the right of priority Both have to divert to the left

105 - The change in pitch at a propeller blade from the root to the tip ensures... That the most thrust is produced at the blade tip That the most thrust is produced at the blade root A nearly constant load by a constant effective angle of attack over the entire length of the blade. The largest possible angle of attack at the blade tip

106 - 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.

107 - 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 = 90 US gallons After half of the distance you read that you have consumed 30 US gallons. Assume that fuel flow remains unchanged. Which statement is correct? The remaining fuel is insufficient for a landing at destination with alternate and final reserve fuel remaining. Upon landing 30.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel. Upon landing 10.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel. Upon landing a total of 10.0 US gallons will remain

108 - 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

109 - After an engine failure, the windmilling propeller... Generates neither thrust nor drag. Has a greater pitch in feathered position Generates drag rather than thrust. Improves the properties of the glide

110 - What does the term "Red-out" mean? "Red vision" during negative g-loads Rash during decompression sickness Anaemia caused by an injury Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

111 - 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.

112 - Which of the following messages has the highest priority? Turn left Request QDM QNH 1013 Wind 300 degrees, 5 knots

113 - In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately? Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

114 - For a short flight from A to B the pilot extracts the following information from an aeronautical chart: True course: 245°. Magnetic variation: 7° W The magnetic course (MC) equals... 252° 245°. 007° 238°.

115 - 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

116 - A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an... Precautionary landing. Urgent landing. Emergency landing Field or out landing

117 - Where is the aircraft located in relation to the VOR? See annex (NAV-022) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 7

Northeast Southeast Southwest Northwest

118 - Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by... Little sleep. Alcohol Smoking. Unhealthy food.

119 - 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.

120 - What is an indication for a macho attitude? Careful walkaround procedure Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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