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1 - With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST? 1600 UTC. 1500 UTC. 1700 UTC. 1400 UTC.

2 - How should a power decrease be executed on a constant-speed propeller, provided that no other procedure is described in the flight manual? 1) Decrease RPM 2) Decrease manifold pressure 1) Decrease manifold pressure 2) Increase RPM 1) Decrease RPM 2) Increase manifold pressure 1) Decrease manifold pressure 2) Decrease RPM

3 - The term "ceiling" is defined as the... Altitude of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft. Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 10000 ft. Height of the base of the highest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft. Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

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

5 - 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

6 - What are the major components of an aircraft's tail? Ailerons and elevator Horizontal tail and vertical tail Rudder and ailerons Steering wheel and pedals

7 - 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

8 - 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

9 - 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

10 - Where does the condensation water converge in the tank? It floats on the fuel It floats on the fuel At the lowest position It is mixed with the fuel

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

12 - 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

13 - 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.

14 - The aircraft is on radial... See annex (NAV-024) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 8

066°. 234°. 060°. 246°.

15 - The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground? QNH QNE QTE QFE

16 - 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

17 - A risk factor for decompression sickness is... Smoking Sports Scuba diving prior to flight. 100 % oxygen after decompression.

18 - 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

19 - The term "datum" with regard to a mass and balance calculation defines... The point on the lateral axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. The point on the vertical axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. The point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. The distance from the reference plane to the center of gravity of an aircraft.

20 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"? Selective Radar Altimeter Standardized European Rules of the Air Specialized Radar Approach Standard European Routes of the Air

21 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "VMC"? Instrument flight conditions Variable meteorological conditions Visual meteorological conditions Visual flight rules

22 - 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

23 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot? Introverted - unstable Introverted - stable Extroverted - unstable Extroverted - stable

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

25 - Where is the brake system installed to slow the aircraft on ground? On the tail wheel On the nose and main gear Only on the nose gear Only on the main gear

26 - Which statement about a rhumb line is correct? A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle. The center of a complete cycle of a rhumb line is always the Earth's center. The shortest track between two points along the Earth's surface follows a rhumb line A rhumb line is a great circle intersecting the the equator with 45° angle.

27 - 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

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

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

Fork Strut Torque link Inner shock absorber.

30 - 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).

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

32 - 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

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

34 - 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

35 - 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

36 - 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

37 - In which way should a pilot confirm received light signals in flight? Apply some changes of RPM Apply some changes of the rudder Rock the wings (in the daytime) Apply some fast pitch changes

38 - What needs to be considered if permissible limitations were exceeded? The helicopter must be inspected by the pilot in command and if no defect is found, no appropriate entry in the aircraft technical log is necessary The helicopter must be inspected by at least two pilots licensed on the type, one of whom must be the pilot in command The helicopter must be inspected by a qualified engineer before the next flight The helicopter must be subjected to a duplicate inspected by two engineers

39 - With only a slight crosswind, what is the danger at take-off after the departure of a heavy aeroplane? Wake turbulence on or near the runway Wake turbulence is amplified and distorted. Wake turbulence rotate faster and higher. Wake turbulence twisting transverse to the runway

40 - What condition has to be met during a Special VFR flight? Visual reference to the terrain Speed not above 115 kt IAS At least 500 m ground visibilty A minimum distance to clouds of 2000 m

41 - An aircraft is flying with an indicated airspeed (IAS) of 150 kt at 8000 ft MSL. According to the rule of thumb, the true airspeed (TAS) equals... 174 kt. 150 kt 142 kt. 208 kt

42 - In which mentioned situation is the total drag at its minimum? Induced drag is twice as much as parasite drag Parasite drag is twice as much as induced drag Parasite drag is equal to induced drag Induced drag is smaller than parasite drag

43 - Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilaton? Cyanose Tingling Spasm Disturbance of consciousness

44 - When transmitter and receiver are moving away from each other... The perceived frequency increases The perceived frequency decreases. The frequency varies, but the wavelength remains constant The perceived frequency equals the transmitted frequency.

45 - (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

46 - 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

47 - Given the following conditions, the take-off distance equals... Outside air temperature: -20° C Pressure Altitude: 5000 ft Aeroplane mass: 750 kg Headwind: 10 kt

450 m. 380 m 410 m 310 m.

48 - The shoreline effect is greatest with radio wave propagation... At a right angle to the coast; aircraft below 6000 ft At an acute angle to the coast; aircraft above 6000 ft. At an acute angle to the coast; aircraft below 6000 ft. At a right angle to the coast; aircraft above 6000 ft.

49 - The density of AVGAS 100LL at 15° C is... 0.68 kg/l. 1.0 kg/l. 0.82 kg/l. 0.72 kg/l

50 - 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

51 - An aircraft is flying at a pressure altitude of 7000 feet with an outside air temperature (OAT) of +11°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals... 6500 ft. 7000 ft. 6750 ft. 6250 ft.

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

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

54 - The term "center of gravity" is defined as... The heaviest point on an aeroplane. Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line. Another designation for the neutral point The point at which the total mass of the aeroplane is considered to act.

55 - What is referred to as mountain wind? Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime.

56 - The thickness of the wing is defined as the distance between the lower and the upper side of the wing at the... Most inner part of the wing. Thinnest part of the wing. Thickest part of the wing. Most outer part of the wing.

57 - 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

58 - During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be... 1030.25 hPa. 1013.25 hPa. Local QFE. Local QNH.

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

60 - How is the nose or tail wheel usually controlled on small aircraft and motor gliders? By the steering wheel By the control column By weight movement By the pedals

61 - What is the take-off distance at 750 kg take-off mass, standard (ISA) conditions at an elevation of 4000 ft with 5 kt tailwind? See annex (PFP-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 9

900 m 320 m 630 m 480 m

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

63 - How may windshear be recognised in flight? Sudden and apparently baseless change in altitude, airspeed, rate of climb or descent. Sudden and apparently baseless change in heading, turning rate, engine speed or oil temperature Sudden and apparently baseless change of oilpressure, oil temperature, engine speed and altitude Rather unexpected onset of drizzle associated with high stratus clouds following previously clear skies and calm conditions

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

65 - 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°

66 - What information is NOT found on Low-Level Significant Weather Charts (LLSWC)? Information about icing conditions Radar echos of precipitation Information about turbulence areas Front lines and frontal displacements

67 - 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

68 - What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED) They have the same status as ICAO Annexes Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states

69 - 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.

70 - 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

71 - 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

72 - What is the effect of pulling the control yoke or stick backwards? The aircraft's tail will produce an increased downward force, causing the aircraft's nose to drop The aircraft's tail will produce an decreased upward force, causing the aircraft's nose to drop The aircraft's tail will produce an increased downward force, causing the aircraft's nose to rise The aircraft's tail will produce an increased upward force, causing the aircraft's nose to rise

73 - 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

74 - 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

75 - A take-off with flaps in take-off position causes... An increased rate of climb An increased acceleration A shortening of the take-off run. A decrease in drag.

76 - With regard to flaps, which of the following options provides a lift-increasing effect? With regard to flaps, which of the following options provides a lift-increasing effect? Increasing the aerofoil camber Decreasing the form drag Lowering the induced drag

77 - 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

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

79 - Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in... Showers and thunderstorms. Stabilisation and calm weather Frontal weather. Calm weather and cloud dissipation.

80 - The speed VS0 is defined as... Maximum landing gear extended speed Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed obtained in a specific configuration. Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration. Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration.

81 - What is the meaning of "risky shift"? Crossing of rudder and ailerons on short final The tendency to accept higher risks in groups Spontaneous change of landing direction when the runway has an upslope Seat adjustment in flight

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

83 - Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts? Dissipating stage Upwind stage Mature stage Cumulus stage

84 - 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

85 - Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions? No-fly zone Restricted area Prohibited area Dangerous area

86 - The red marking at the end of the yellow arc (5) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 8

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

87 - Given: QDM: 134° VAR: 5° W The QTE equals... 314°. 299°. 129°. 309°.

88 - 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

89 - Number 2 on the gear designates the... See figure (AGK-005) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

Fork Torque link. Fixed outer cylinder. Movable inner cylinder

90 - How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature? Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases

91 - 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.

92 - After a precautionary landing the brakes and wheels are very hot. In which way should the pilot approach them? From the right or left sid At an angle of 45° From the front or back side From the front, right or left side

93 - Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear? Fog Invernal warm front. Thunderstorms Stable high pressure areas.

94 - (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

95 - 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

96 - For the purpose of a flight preparation, the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 750 kg and a total moment of 625 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-003) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

4 2 1 3

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

98 - Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected... During cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog Near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms During approach to an airfield at the coast with a strong sea breeze During warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds.

99 - The highest absorbtion of humidity in fuel can be observed in which situation? During parking on wet gras areas During parking on cold aprons Almost empty tanks Almost full tanks

100 - What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"? Roger Yes Affirm Affirmative

101 - Given values: Calculated take-off mass = 746 kg calculated CG = 37.1 cm fuel burn = 30.5 l on station 45 cm. Where is the CG situated after the landing? 37.2 cm 37.5 cm 36.3 cm 36.9 cm

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

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

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

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

106 - A precautionary landing is a landing... Conducted without power from the engine. Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land. Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety. Conducted with the flaps retracted.

107 - 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

108 - Which statement about lift and angle of attack is correct? Too large angles of attack can lead to an exponential increase in lift Increasing the angle of attack results in less lift being generated by the aerofoil Increasing the angle of attack too far may result in a loss of lift and an airflow separation Decreasing the angle of attack results in more drag being generated by the aerofoil

109 - 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

110 - 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.

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

112 - The center of gravity (CG) defines... The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. The point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass. The distance from the datum to the position of a mass. The product of mass and balance arm.

113 - About how many axes does an aircraft move and how are these axes called? 4; optical axis, imaginary axis, sagged axis, axis of evil 4; vertical axis, lateral axis, longitudinal axis, axis of speed 3; x-axis, y-axis, z-axis 3; vertical axis, lateral axis, longitudinal axis

114 - Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 1? See figure (PFA-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2

Transition point Stagnation point Center of pressure Separation point

115 - The occurence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head... During a straight horizontal flight. During a turn. During a descent. During a climb.

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

117 - An attitude director indicator (ADI) combines the information provided by... The attitude indicator and the flight director. The directional gyro and the rate gyro. The attitude indicator and the relative bearing indicator. The attitude indicator and the radio magnetic indicator

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

119 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the TH and the DEV? TH: 172°. DEV: +002° TH: 172°. DEV: -002° TH: 194°. DEV: -002°. TH: 194°. DEV: +002°.

120 - What is the minimum age to obtain a private pilot license? 17 years 21 years 16 years 18 years

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