Flight Performance & Planning (All Questions)

1. Question

For a given configuration, the stall speed of an aeroplane will be highest when loaded:

Select one:

to a low total mass with the most aft CG.
to the maximum allowable mass with the most aft CG.
to the maximum allowable mass with the most forward CG.
to a low total mass with the most forward CG.

2. Question

Changing the take-off flap setting from flap 15° to flap 5° will normally result in:

Select one:

a steeper climb path but an unchanged take-off distance.
a longer take-off distance and a steeper climb angle.
a shorter take-of distance and an improved climb performance.
a shorter take-off distance and an unchanged climb performance.

3. Question

(For this question use annex 032-015 or Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.3) With regard to the climb performance chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the rate of climb. Given :

O.A.T : ISA + 15°C

Pressure Altitude: 0 ft

Aeroplane Mass: 3400 lbs

Flaps: up

Speed: 100 KIAS

Select one:

1290 ft/min
1370 ft/min
1150 ft/min
1210 ft/min

4. Question

Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 kts?

Select one:

35 kts.
25 kts.
18 kts.
29 kts.

5. Question

Assuming gross mass, altitude and airspeed remain unchanged, movement of the centre of gravity from the forward to the aft limit will cause

Select one:

higher stall speed.
increased cruise range.
reduced maximum cruise range.
lower optimum cruising speed.

6. Question

If the aircraft mass is increased by 15%, the landing distance required will increase approximately:

Select one:

15% or by a factor of 1.15
33% or by a factor of 1.33
10% or by a factor of 1.1
20% or by a factor of 1.2

7. Question

In the appropriate box of an ATC flight plan, for endurance, one must indicate the time corresponding to:

Select one:

the required fuel for the flight
the total usable fuel on board
the total usable fuel on board minus reserve fuel
the required fuel for the flight plus the alternate and 45 minutes

8. Question

Maximum Take Of Mass (MTOM) is defined best as:

Select one:

Maximum permissible total mass at the start of the take off run.
Maximum permissible total mass prior to take off.
Maximum permissible total mass prior to taxiing.
Maximum permissible total mass at the point of rotation.

9. Question

GIVEN:

	Item mass (lb)	Arm (in)	Moment (lb x in)
Empty mass	1,495.0	101.4	151,593.0
Pilot and passenger	380.0	64.0
Fuel	30 US Gal	96.0

The CG is located how far aft of datum?

Select one:

135.00 in.
119.80 in.
94.01 in.
92.44 in.

10. Question

The maximum speed in horizontal flight occurs when:

Select one:

The thrust does not increase further with increasing speed.
The maximum thrust is equal to the total drag.
The thrust is equal to the maximum drag.
The thrust is equal to minimum drag.

11. Question

What effect has a downhill slope on the take-off speeds? The slope

Select one:

has no effect on the take-off speed V1.
decreases the take-off speed V1.
decreases the TAS for take-off.
increases the IAS for take-off.

12. Question

What is the expected fuel consumption for a 250-nautical flight under the following conditions?

pressure altitude 6,000 ft

temperature 20°C above standard

power setting 60%

wind calm

Select one:

15.1 US gal.
16.0 US gal.
19.7 US gal.
12.0 US gal.

13. Question

What V speed is it important not to exceed if sudden full-pitch, nose-up, control movements are planned, and why?

Select one:

VNE, sudden control movements can cause structural damage
VD, sudden control movements can cause a departure from controlled flight.
VFB, sudden control movements can cause a departure from controlled flight.
VA, sudden control movements can cause structural damage.

14. Question

Which forward speed is normally maintained, following an engine failure in flight in a light airplane?

Select one:

Best endurance speed.
Minimum rate of descend speed.
Best glide speed.
Minimum speed.

15. Question

Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?

Select one:

VLO.
VNE.
VA.

16. Question

For a piston engine aeroplane, the speed for maximum range is:

Select one:

that which gives the maximum lift to drag ratio.
1.4 times the stall speed in clean configuration.
that which gives the minimum value of induced drag.
that which gives the maximum value of lift

17. Question

Climbing at Vx will achieve:

Select one:

The best time to height.
The greatest increase in altitude in a given period of time.
The maximum angle of climb.
The maximum horizontal distance for a given vertical distance.

18. Question

A current flight plan is a:

Select one:

flight plan in the course of which radio communication should be practised between aeroplane and ATC.
filed flight plan.
flight plan with the correct time of departure
filed flight plan with amendments and clearance included.

19. Question

Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 40° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 10 kts?

Select one:

18 kts.
20 kts.
15 kts.
12 kts.

20. Question

From which of the following would you expect to find information regarding known short unserviceability of VOR, TACAN, and NDB ?

Select one:

ATCC broadcasts
AIP
SIGMET
NOTAM

21. Question

If the aircraft mass, in a horizontal unaccelerated flight, decreases:

Select one:

the minimum drag increases and the IAS for minimum drag increases.
the minimum drag increases and the IAS for minimum drag decreases.
the minimum drag decreases and the IAS for minimum drag decreases.
the minimum drag decreases and the IAS for minimum drag increases.

22. Question

In the ATC flight plan Item 10 (equipment), the letter to indicate the carriage of a serviceable transponder – mode A (4 digits-4096 codes) and mode C, is:

Select one:

P
B
A
C

23. Question

Maximum Zero Fuel Mass (MZFM) is best defined as.

Select one:

Maximum permissible mass of the aircraft with no passengers or fue
Maximum permissible mass of the aircraft with no crew or fuel.
Maximum permissible mass of the aircraft without occupants and baggage.
Maximum permissible mass of the aircraft with no useable fuel.

24. Question

The combination of factors that most requires a low-angled flap setting for take-off is:

Select one:

High field elevation, no obstacles in the climb-out path, low ambient temperature and short runway.
Low field elevation, no obstacles in the climb-out path, short runway and a low ambient temperature.
Low field elevation, close-in obstacles in the climb-out path, short runway and a high ambient temperature.
High field elevation, distant obstacles in the climb-out path, long runway and a high ambient temperature.

25. Question

The Maximum Take-off Mass of an aircraft may be limited by:

Select one:

The authorised performance category of the aircraft, i.e. Utility / normal / aerobatic.
The airworthiness condition of the aircraft.
All of the above.
Structural design load limits and or runway length, altitude and temperature.

26. Question

What effect will a higher aircraft mass have on rotate speed and take-off safety speed?

Select one:

It will increase rotate speed and decrease take off safety speed.
It will decrease rotate speed and increase take off safety speed.
It will decrease both speeds.
It will increase both speeds.

27. Question

What is the expected fuel consumption for a 350-nautical flight under the following conditions?

pressure altitude 4,000 ft

temperature 20°C below standard

power setting 60%

wind calm

Select one:

18.6 US gal.
22.7 US gal.
14.9 US gal.
15.3 US gal.

28. Question

What will be the airspeed of an airplane in level flight under the following conditions?

pressure altitude	8,000 ft
temperature	20°C below standard
power setting	55%

Select one:

120 kts.
110 kts.
104 kts.
115 kts.

29. Question

Which maximum range factors decreases as weight decreases?

Select one:

Altitude.
Airspeed.
Angle of attack.

30. Question

Why should speeds in flight above VNE be avoided?

Select one:

Excessive induced drag will result in a structural failure.
Control effectiveness is so impaired that the aircraft becomes uncontrollable.
The design limit factor may be exceeded, if gusts are encountered.

31. Question

For a planned flight the calculated fuel is as follows: Flight time: 3h06min. The reserve fuel, at any time, should not be less than 30% of the remaining trip fuel. Taxi fuel: 8 kg. Block fuel: 118 kg. How much fuel should remain after 2 hours flight time?

Select one:

39 kg trip fuel and 12 kg reserve fuel.
27 kg trip fuel and 12 kg reserve fuel.
39 kg trip fuel and no reserve fuel.
30 kg trip fuel and 9 kg reserve fuel.

32. Question

Climbing at Vy will achieve:

Select one:

The greatest increase in altitude in a given period of time.
The maximum increase in height in the shortest horizontal distance.
The maximum angle of climb.
The best obstacle clearance performance.

33. Question

A decrease in atmospheric pressure has, among other things, the following consequences on take-off performance:

Select one:

a reduced take-off distance and improved initial climb performance
a reduced take-off distance and degraded initial climb performance
an increased take-off distance and improved initial climb performance
an increased take-off distance and degraded initial climb performance

34. Question

Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 30° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 10 kts?

Select one:

13 kts.
18 kts.
20 kts.
16 kts.

35. Question

From which of the following would you expect to find the dates and times when temporary danger areas are active

Select one:

NOTAM and AIP
SIGMET
Only AIP
RAD/NAV

36. Question

If the approach and landing speed is higher recommended speed in the aircraft manual the effect will be that:

Select one:

The landing distance will be decreased.
The landing distance will be increased.
The landing distance will be unaffected.
The landing performance will improve.

37. Question

In the ATC flight plan Item 13, in a flight plan submitted before departure, the departure time entered is the:

Select one:

estimated take-off time
estimated off-block time
estimated time over the first point en route
allocated slot time

38. Question

Never exceed speed (VNE) is the red radial line on the ASI and marks the speed at which:

Select one:

Prolonged flight is unsafe.
Flight is permitted in smooth conditions only.
Flight is prohibited.

39. Question

The consequences of operating an aeroplane with the C of G beyond the aft limit will be:

I On the ground the aircraft would be tail heavy and passenger or crew movement or fuel usage could make it tip up.

II The flying controls would be too sensitive increasing the risk of a tail strike at rotation.

III The tendency to stall would increase and it may be impossible to achieve “hands off” balanced flight.

IV Recovery from a spin would be much more difficult.

Select one:

Only statements II and III are correct.
Only statements I and IV are correct.
All statements are correct.
Only statement I is correct.

40. Question

The planned departure time from the parking area is 1815 UTC The estimated take-off time is 1825 UTC The flight plan must be filed with ATC at the latest at:

Select one:

1745 UTC
1715 UTC
1725 UTC
1755 UTC

41. Question

What effect would a 2% downslope have on the landing distance required?

Select one:

Increase it by 10%.
Decrease it by 5%.
Decrease it by 10%.
Increase it by 5%.

42. Question

What is the expected fuel consumption under the following conditions?

pressure altitude 8,000 ft

temperature 20°C below standard

power setting 55%

Select one:

6.8 USA gal/h.
5.7 USA gal/h.
5.8 USA gal/h.
6.2 USA gal/h.

43. Question

What would be the effect of an increase in temperature upon the air density and aircraft performance?

Select one:

Increased density and reduced aircraft performance.
Reduced density and reduced aircraft performance.
Reduced density and an increase in aircraft performance.
Increased density and increased aircraft performance.

44. Question

Which of the factors below increases the density altitude of an airport?

Select one:

Increase of temperature.
Increase of atmospheric pressure.
Decrease of temperature.
Decrease of relative humidity of the air.

45. Question

With the reported wind of 360°/20 kts you are approaching an airport. Which runway (06,14 or 24) would you choose for landing, if your airplane had a 13-knots maximum allowed crosswind component on landing?

Select one:

RWY 24.
RWY 32.
RWY 06.
RWY 14.

46. Question

Determine the pressure altitude with an indicated altitude 1,380 ft with an altimeter setting of 1013.2 hPa at standard temperature.

Select one:

1,380 ft.
1,580 ft.
1,280 ft.
1,480 ft.

47. Question

80 For a planned flight the calculated fuel is as follows: Flight time: 2h42min. The reserve fuel, at any time, should not be less than 30% of the remaining trip fuel. Taxi fuel: 9 kg. Block fuel: 136 kg. How much fuel should remain after 2 hours flight time?

Select one:

33 kg trip fuel and 10 kg reserve fuel.
23 kg trip fuel and 10 kg reserve fuel.
25 kg trip fuel and 8 kg reserve fuel.
33 kg trip fuel and no reserve fuel.

48. Question

Compared to gliding in still air, the effect of a tailwind will:

Select one:

Increase the glide range but have no effect on the glide endurance.
Increase the glide angle and increase the glide range.
Have no effect on the glide range or the rate of descent.
Decrease the glide angle and decrease the rate of descent

49. Question

A descent is planned from 7500 ft AMSL so as to arrive at 1000 ft AMSL 6 NM from a VORTAC. With a GS of 156 kts and a rate of descent of 800 ft/min. The distance from the VORTAC when descent is started is:

Select one:

11,7 NM
30,2 NM
27,1 NM
15,0 NM

50. Question

Determine the ground roll distance after landing.

pressure altitude 0 ft

temperature 15°C

mass 2300 lb

wind calm

surface tarmac

Select one:

545 ft.
510 f
530 ft.
520 ft.

51. Question

From which of the following would you expect to find details of the Search and Rescue organisation and procedures (SAR) ?

Select one:

NOTAM
ATCC broadcasts
AIP
SIGMET

52. Question

If the centre of gravity is moved aftwards. The effect is?

Select one:

A reduced range and endurance.
A stronger lift-weight couple which requires more tail plane down force.
An increased range and endurance.
A greater tail load.

53. Question

In the ATC flight plan Item 15 (Cruising speed), when not expressed as a Mach number, cruising speed is expressed as:

Select one:

CAS
Groundspeed
IAS
TAS

54. Question

On a dry runway the accelerate stop distance is increased

Select one:

by headwind.
by a lower take-off mass because the aeroplane accelerates faster to V1.
by uphill slope.
by low outside air temperature.

55. Question

The density altitude could be approximately calculated from the pressure altitude without using a navigation calculator by

Select one:

Increasing/decreasing the pressure altitude by 120 ft for each °C deviation above/below the standard temperature.
Increasing/decreasing the altitude above the sea level for the difference between the standard and actual atmospheric pressure, converted into an altitude.
Increasing the pressure altitude by 4% for each 10°C deviation from the standard temperature.

56. Question

The VREF to be attained by the landing screen height of 50 ft must be:

Select one:

1.3 times the stalling speed in the landing configuration.
1.15 times the stalling speed in the take off configuration.
33% of stall speed.
1.43 times the stalling speed in the landing configuration.

57. Question

What influence does the increased mass have on powered aircraft takeoff performance?

Select one:

At given engine power the aircraft accelerates better, however the airspeed required for production of the lift necessary for lift-off remains unchanged.
Each aircraft at given engine power accelerate equally regardless of the mass, however the airspeed required for overcoming the ground effect is greater.
At given engine power the aircraft accelerates poorer; the airspeed required for the production of the lift necessary for leaving the ground is greater.

58. Question

What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220°/30 kts?

Select one:

30 kts.
34 kts.
19 kts.
23 kts.

59. Question

When a pilot fills in an ATC flight plan, he must indicate the wake turbulence category. This category is a function of which mass?

Select one:

maximum certified take-off mass
maximum certified landing mass
actual take-off mass
estimated take-off mass

60. Question

Which of the following cases will result in a reduced performance and possibly exceed the structural limitations of the aircraft?

Select one:

An aircraft that is operated above its maximum all up weight.
An aircraft with a higher take-off mass than a landing mass.
An aircraft that is stalled at its maximum all up weight.
An aeroplane that is operated above its maximum all up landing weight

61. Question

You plan to carry your aircraft’s maximum permissible ‘Traffic Load’. Your principal consideration during your flight planning will be that:

Select one:

It is mandatory to carry a full fuel load when carrying passengers.
Your fuel load may have to be limited to prevent you exceeding the Maximum All Up Weight / Mass.
The 'Traffic Load' may have to be reduced to allow for the full fuel load.
The fuel load is accounted for in 'Traffic Load' calculations.

62. Question

Determine the takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle under the following conditions:

pressure altitude	0 ft
temperature	standard
mass	1900 lb
wind	calm
surface	grass, dry

Select one:

950 ft.
920 ft.
1,030 ft.
1,180 ft.

63. Question

An aeroplane is said to be ‘neutrally stable’. This is likely to:

Select one:

cause the centre of gravity to move forwards.
be caused by a centre of gravity which is towards the rearward limit.
be caused by a centre of gravity which is towards the forward limit.
be totally unrelated to the position of the centre of gravity.

64. Question

Compared to landing on a level runway, what would be the effect of landing on a downward sloping runway?

Select one:

The landing distance will be increased.
The landing distance will be decreased.
The landing distance will be unaffected.
The landing performance will improve.

65. Question

A pilot wishes to fly at a speed which will give him maximum range. He knows that he is flying with a tailwind. How will the speed selected by the pilot compare with the maximum range speed for still air?

Select one:

It will be the same as for still air.
It will be increased by a margin slightly less than the amount of tailwind.
It will be decreased by a margin slightly less than the amount of tailwind.
It will be decreased by a margin slightly more than the amount of tailwind.

66. Question

Determine the ground roll distance after landing.

pressure altitude 3,000 ft

temperature 20°C

mass 2200 lb

wind calm

surface grass, dry

Select one:

660 ft.
590 ft.
685 ft.
855 ft.

67. Question

From which of the following would you expect to find facilitation information regarding customs and health formalities ?

Select one:

NAV/RAD charts
ATCC
NOTAM
AIP

68. Question

If the centre of gravity is near the forward limit the aeroplane will:

Select one:

require elevator trim which will result in an increase in fuel consumption.
benefit from reduced drag due to the decrease in angle of attack.
require less power for a given airspeed.
tend to over rotate during take-off.

69. Question

In the ATC flight plan Item 15, a cruising speed of 470 knots will be entered as:

Select one:

0470K
KN470
N470
N0470

70. Question

On a VFR ATC flight plan, the total estimated time is:

Select one:

the estimated time from take-off to landing at the alternate airport
the estimated time from engine start to landing at the destination airport
the estimated time from take-off to overhead the destination airport, plus 15 minutes
the estimated time required from take-off to arrive over the destination airport

71. Question

The distance from the datum to the Centre of Gravity of a mass is known as

Select one:

the moment.
the index.
the moment arm or balance arm.
the force.

72. Question

To gain the greatest amount of height in the shortest time period the aircraft should be flown at:

Select one:

At the speed for maximum endurance.
60 KT
The best rate of climb speed (Vy).
The best angle of climb speed (Vx).

73. Question

What influence does the wind have on an airplane’s angle-of-climb?

Select one:

No effect.
A headwind will lessen the angle-of-climb.
A tailwind will steepen the angle-of-climb.
A headwind will steepen the angle-of-climb.

74. Question

What is the influence of the wind on an aeroplane’s rate of climb?

Select one:

Decrease lift due to irregular airflow over the wings.
Ice and snow will jam control surfaces.
Increased weight due to ice will increase stall speed.

75. Question

When an ATC flight plan has been submitted for a controlled flight, the flight plan should be amended or cancelled in the event of the off-block time being delayed by:

Select one:

90 minutes or more
60 minutes or more
45 minutes or more
30 minutes or more

76. Question

Which of the following factors leads to the maximum flight time of a glide?

Select one:

High mass.
Headwind.
Tailwind.
Low mass.

77. Question

Your aircraft has an oil reservoir with a capacity of 3 imp/gal which is positioned 20 inches aft of the datum. Given that the oil weighs 9.1 lbs/gal, the reservoir will possess a moment of:

Select one:

182 lb in.
60 lb in.
27.3 lb in.
546 lb in.

78. Question

Determine the ground roll distance required for takeoff?

pressure altitude 2,000 ft

temperature 40°C

mass 2100 lb

wind tail 4 kt

surface tarmac

Select one:

935 ft.
850 ft.
565 ft.
1,120 ft.

79. Question

Determine the takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle under the following conditions:

pressure altitude	2,000 ft
temperature	30°C
mass	2100 lb
wind	head 18 kt
surface	grass, dry

Select one:

2,945 ft.
1,565 ft.
1,555 ft.
1,350 ft.

80. Question

Comparing a forward CG position with an aft one, the forward cg position will cause a

Select one:

decrease in the landing speed.
tendency to yaw to the right on take-off.
decrease in range.
decrease of the stalling speed.

81. Question

A wing contaminated by a small amount of ice will produce:

Select one:

An increase in both lift and drag co-efficient.
More drag, more weight and less lift.
An increase in weight and decrease in drag.
More weight and more lift.

82. Question

Determine the takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle under the following conditions:

pressure altitude	4,000 ft
temperature	15°C
mass	2300 lb
wind	calm
surface	asphalt

Select one:

2,100 ft.
1,210 ft.
1,125 ft.
1,970 ft.

83. Question

Frost on the wings of an airplane may

Select one:

cause the airplane to become airborne with a lower angle of attack and at a lower indicated airspeed.
change the camber (curvature of the wing) thereby increasing lift during takeoff.
make it difficult or impossible to become airborne.
present no problem since frost will blow off when the aircraft starts moving during takeoff.

84. Question

If the density of the air is increased above ISA conditions, the effect will be:

Select one:

To decrease just the take-off run.
To decrease the take-off performance.
To increase the take-off distance.
To increase the take-off performance.

85. Question

In the ATC flight plan item 15, it is necessary to enter any point at which a change of cruising speed takes place. For this purpose a change of speed is defined as:

Select one:

10 % TAS or 0.05 Mach or more
5% TAS or 0.01 Mach or more
20 km per hour or 0.1 Mach or more
20 knots or 0.05 Mach or more

86. Question

Regarding unaccelerated horizontal flight, Minimum Drag is:

Select one:

a function of the density altitude.
a function of the pressure altitude.
independent of the aircraft mass.
proportional to aircraft mass.

87. Question

The easiest way to determine the pressure altitude is setting an altimeter to

Select one:

The airport elevation and reading the value in the barometric window.
1013.2 hPa and reading the altitude.
Zero and reading the value in the barometric window.
The airport elevation and reading the altitude.

88. Question

Traffic Load’:

Select one:

Is the total mass of passengers, baggage and freight and fuel.
Includes drinkable water and lavatory chemicals.
Is the total mass of passengers, baggage and freight.
Includes the Basic Empty Mass.

89. Question

What is density altitude?

Select one:

The altitude read directly from the altimeter.
The height above the standard datum plane.
The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.

90. Question

What is the maximum amount of baggage that may be loaded aboard the normal category airplane for CG to remain inside proper limits?

Item	Mass (lb)	Moment/1000 (lb x in)
Empty mass	1,350	51.5
Pilot and front passenger	250
Rear passengers	400
Fuel	30 US gal.
Baggage
Oil	8 qt	-0.2

Select one:

75 lbs.
105 lbs.
120 lbs.
90 lbs.

91. Question

When calculating the fuel required to carry out a given flight, one must take into account: 1 – the wind 2 – foreseeable airborne delays 3 – other weather forecasts 4 – any foreseeable conditions which may delay landing The combination which provides the correct statement is:

Select one:

1, 2, 3
2, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 3

92. Question

Which of the following factors will lead to an increase of ground distance during a glide, while maintaining the appropriate minimum glide angle speed?

Select one:

Increase of aircraft mass.
Tailwind.
Headwind.
Decrease of aircraft mass.

93. Question

Your aircraft has:

A Take-off Mass of = 2353 lbs

A calculated C of G for departure = 89.75 inches aft of the datum

An estimated fuel burn = 200 lbs with a C of G 85.00 inches aft of datum.

The position of the C of G on landing will be?

Select one:

96.97 inches aft of the datum.
90.19 inches aft of the datum.
82.52 inches aft of the datum.
105.98 inches aft of the datum.

94. Question

Determine the total distance over a 50-foot obstacle required to land.

pressure altitude	1,000 ft
temperature	10°C
mass	2300 lb
wind	tail 10 kt
surface	tarmac

Select one:

1,900 ft.
1,360 ft.
1,265 ft.
1,850 ft.

95. Question

Determine approximately density altitude of an airport, where the temperature is standard and an altimeter set to 1011 hPa, reads 1,300 ft.

Select one:

1,300 ft.
1,360 ft.
1,240 ft.
1,400 ft.

96. Question

Considering only structural limitations, on long distance flights (at the aeroplane’s maximum range), the traffic load is normally limited by:

Select one:

The Maximum Zero Fuel Mass plus the Take-off Mass.
The Maximum Take-off Mass.
The Maximum Zero Fuel Mass.
The Maximum Landing Mass.

97. Question

After flying for 16 min at 100 kt TAS with a 20 kt tail wind component, you have to return to the airfield of departure. You will arrive after:

Select one:

16 min

16 min
24 min
20 min
10 min 40 sec

98. Question

Determine the moment with the following data:

Item	Mass (lb)	Moment/1000 (lb x in)
Empty mass	1,350	51.5
Pilot and front passenger	340
Fuel (full std. tanks)
Oil	8 qt	-0.2

Select one:

77.0 lb x in.
69.9 lb x in.
38.7 lb x in.
74.9 lb x in.

99. Question

Given:

	Weight (LB)	Arm (IN)	Moment (LB-IN)
Empty weight	1,495.0	101.4	151,593.0
Pilot and passengers	380.0	64.0	—
Fuel (30 gal usable-no-reserve)	—	96.0	—

The CG is located how far aft of datum?

Select one:

CG 92.44
CG 119.8
CG 94.01
CG 89.45

100. Question

If the density of the atmosphere is reduced, the take-off distance will be:

Select one:

Decreased.
Unaffected.
Increased.
Controlled by wind.

101. Question

In which Category. Utility or Normal, would you expect to operate the aircraft represented in the attached C of G /Moment Envelope if its mass is 2100 lbs and its C of G Moment 90,000 lb inches?

Select one:

Neither.
Utility.
Normal.
Both.

102. Question

Should you use the normal approach speed when approaching to land in gusty wind conditions?

Select one:

No. Use 1.2 times stall speed.
Yes.
No. Add one half the "gust factor" to the calculated approach speed.

103. Question

The effect of the centre of gravity (CG) being close to the forward limit is:

Select one:

an improved rate of climb capability.
a reduced rate of climb capability.
decreased induced drag.
reduced specific fuel consumption.

104. Question

Two identical aeroplanes at different masses are descending at zero wind and zero thrust. Which of the following statements correctly describes their descent characteristics?

Select one:

At a given angle of attack the lighter aeroplane will always glide further than the heavier aeroplane.
At a given angle of attack, both the vertical and the forward speed are greater for the heavier aeroplane.
At a given angle of attack the heavier aeroplane will always glide further than the lighter aeroplane.
There is no difference between the descent characteristics of the two aeroplanes.

105. Question

What is increase in density altitude if a temperature increases from 0 to 10°C and if the pressure altitude of an airport remains 3,000 ft?

Select one:

3,000 ft.
1,200 ft.
2,000 ft.
2,200 ft.

106. Question

What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the airplane on takeoff if loaded as follows?

Item	Mass (lb)	Moment/1000 (lb x in)
Empty mass	1,350	51.5
Pilot and front passenger	340
Rear passengers	310
Baggage	45
Oil	8qt	-02

Select one:

24 US gal.
46 US gal.
40 US gal.
34 US gal.

107. Question

When calculating the MZFM (maximum zero fuel mass), the following are included:

Select one:

Crew, Passengers, Baggage & Catering.
Crew, Passengers, Baggage, Catering & Fuel.
Crew, Passengers & Baggage.
Drinkable water and lavatory chemicals.

108. Question

Which of the following is most likely to affect the range of centre of gravity positions on an aeroplane?

Select one:

The need to minimise drag forces and so improve efficiency.
Elevator and tailplane (horizontal stabiliser) effectiveness in all flight conditions.
Location of the undercarriage.
The need to maintain a low value of stalling speed.

109. Question

On an ATC flight plan you are required to indicate in the box marked speed the planned speed for the first part of the cruise or for the entire cruise. This speed is:

Select one:

The equivalent airspeed
The indicated airspeed
The estimated ground speed
The true airspeed

110. Question

Determine the total distance over a 50-foot obstacle required to land.

pressure altitude	1,500 ft
temperature	30°C
mass	2300 lb
wind	calm
surface	tarmac

Select one:

1,280 ft.
1,350 ft.
1,320 ft.
1,385 ft.

111. Question

Determine the density altitude of an airport for these conditions:

QNH 1025 hPa

temperature -4°C

elevation 3,850 ft

Select one:

2,900 ft.
3,800 ft.
3,500 ft.
2,050 ft.

112. Question

Considering TAS for maximum range and maximum endurance, other factors remaining constant,

Select one:

TAS for maximum range will increase with increased altitude while TAS for maximum endurance will decrease with increased altitude.
both will stay constant regardless of altitude.
both will increase with increasing altitude.
both will decrease with increasing altitude.

113. Question

After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time?

Select one:

Maneuvering speed (VA).
Best angle-of-climb speed (VX).
Best climb speed (VY).

114. Question

An aircraft is loaded such that its C of G is on the aft limit:

I The stalling speed decreases, which is a negative factor.

II Range and endurance decrease, which are negative factors.

III The stall risk increases, which is a negative factor.

IV Stick forces increase, which is a negative factor.

Select one:

All of the above are correct.
Only I and IV are correct.
Only II and IV are correct.
Only II and III are correct.

115. Question

Given: true course (TC) 017; W/V 340/30; TAS 420 kt Find: wind correction angle (WCA) and ground speed (GS)

Select one:

WCA +2° ; GS 396 kt
WCA -2° ; GS 396 kt
WCA +2° ; GS 416 kt
WCA -2° ; GS 426 kt

116. Question

If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is lower than standard, the density altitude is:

Select one:

Higher than pressure altitude.
Higher than true altitude and lower than pressure altitude.
Lower than pressure altitude and approximately equal to true altitude.
Lower than true altitude.

117. Question

Increasing the aeroplane’s gross weight will have what effect on the take-off?

Select one:

Increase the stall speed and the take-off run required.
Decrease the stall speed and the take-off run required.
Increase the stall speed and decrease the take-off run required.
Decrease the stall speed and increase the take-off run required.

118. Question

That part of a runway surface which is used for normal operations during take-off, excluding any clearway or stopway, is referred to as:

Select one:

The take-off run available (TORA).
The take-off distance available (TODA).
The emergency distance available (EMDA).
The landing distance available (LDA).

119. Question

The flight characteristics of an aircraft which has its C of G at the forward limit will be:

Select one:

Sensitivity to Pitch Control and little Longitudinal Stability.
Insensitivity to Pitch Control and little Longitudinal Stability.
Insensitivity to Pitch Control and great Longitudinal Stability.
Sensitivity to Pitch Control and great Longitudinal Stability.

120. Question

Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?

Select one:

If the altimeter has no mechanical error.
With the altimeter set at 1013.2 hPa.
When at sea level under standard conditions.

121. Question

What is pressure altitude?

Select one:

The indicated altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature and pressure.
The indicated altitude corrected for position and installation error.
The altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 1013.2 hPa.

122. Question

What is the maximum range speed for a piston engine aircraft?

Select one:

VMP
At a higher speed than VNO and at the lowest safe altitude.
At a speed less than VMD and at the lowest safe altitude.
VMD

123. Question

When completing an ATC flight plan for a European destination, clock times are to be expressed in:

Select one:

UTC
local standard time
Central European Time
Local mean time

124. Question

Which of the following situations may, under certain conditions, result in structural damage occurring?

Select one:

An aircraft in the utility category being flown at its maximum permissible mass.
An aircraft being flown above its maximum all up mass.
An aircraft being flown above its maximum landing mass.
An aircraft in the normal category being flown at its maximum permissible mass.

125. Question

Which of the following provides maximum obstacle clearance during climb?

Select one:

The speed, at which the flaps may be selected one position further UP.
The speed for maximum rate of climb.
1.2 Vs.
The speed for maximum climb angle Vx.

126. Question

DOM (Dry Operating Mass) is defined as:

Select one:

The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation including: crew and crew baggage, catering and removable passenger service equipment and fuel.
The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation including: crew and crew baggage, catering and removable passenger service equipment and traffic load.
The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation including crew, crew baggage and special equipment but excluding useable fuel and traffic load.
The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation including: crew and crew baggage, catering and removable passenger service equipment, traffic load and fuel.

127. Question

Assuming the aircraft is at rest on the ground, what term best describes image ‘D’?

Select one:

Empty Mass.
Maximum All Up Mass.
Traffic Load.
Zero Fuel Mass.

128. Question

Density altitude is the

Select one:

altitude reference to the standard datum plane
altitude read directly from the altimeter
pressure altitude corrected for 'non standard' temperature
height above the surface

129. Question

An aeroplane executes a steady glide at the speed for minimum glide angle. If the forward speed is kept constant, what is the effect of a lower mass? Rate of descent / Glide angle / CL/CD ratio

Select one:

decreases / constant / decreases
increases / increases / constant
increases / constant / increases
increases / increases / decreases

130. Question

An aircraft loaded in a dangerous manner, so that its C of G is beyond its forward limit will:

Select one:

Have both an increased range and endurance.
Require less effort to flare when landing.
Have both an increased longitudinal stability and stalling speed.
Require less effort to rotate on take off.

131. Question

How do the best angle of climb and best rate of climb vary with increasing altitude for an aeroplane with a normal aspirated piston engine?

Select one:

Both decrease.
Best angle of climb increases while best rate of climb decreases.
Best angle of climb decreases while best rate of climb increases.
Both increase.

132. Question

If the stalling speed in the landing configuration is 55 knots. VREF would be approximately:

Select one:

69 kt.
71 kt.
65 kt.
75 kt.

133. Question

Increasing the mass (and, therefore, weight) of the aircraft will:

Select one:

Increase the rate of climb and decrease the angle of climb.
Decrease the rate of climb and increase the angle of climb.
Decrease the rate and angle of climb.
Increase the rate and angle of climb.

134. Question

The aircraft’s climb angle during a steady climb depends on

Select one:

Excess of thrust.
Thrust required.
Power available.

135. Question

The forward speed for minimum rate of descent of an aircraft, compared with its best glide speed, is

Select one:

often lower.
always higher.
often higher.
always lower.

136. Question

Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?

Select one:

When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude.
When the atmospheric pressure is 1013.2 hPa.
When standard atmospheric conditions exist.

137. Question

What is the approximate pressure altitude if an altimeter is set to 1010 hPa and indicates 1,380 ft?

Select one:

1,470 ft.
1,300 ft.
1,400 ft.
1,200 ft.

138. Question

What is the proper use for the best-rate-of-climb speed (VY)?

Select one:

When trying to avoid an excessive pitch attitude during a climb.
When clearing an obstacle.
When trying to get cruising altitude quickly.
When approaching high mountains.

139. Question

When completing an ATC flight plan, an elapsed time (Item 16) of 1 hour 55 minutes should be entered as:

Select one:

115
1H55
115M
0155

140. Question

Which of the following statements is correct?

Select one:

The centre of gravity is given in percent of MAC calculated from the leading edge of the wing, where MAC always = the wing chord halfway between the centre line of the fuselage and the wing tip
If the actual centre of gravity is located behind the aft limit the aeroplane longitudinal stability increases.
The station (STA) is always the location of the centre of gravity in relation to a reference point, normally the leading edge of the wing at MAC
A tail heavy aeroplane is less stable and stalls at a lower speed than a nose heavy aeroplane

141. Question

Determine the total distance over a 50-foot obstacle required to land

pressure altitude	0 ft
temperature	0°C
mass	2300 lb
wind	head 18 kt
surface	grass, dry

Select one:

1,140 ft.
1,205 ft.
1,445 ft.
965 ft.

142. Question

Assuming the aircraft is at rest on the ground, what term best describes image A’?

Select one:

Maximum All Up Mass
Empty Mass.
Zero Fuel Mass.
Take Off Mass.

143. Question

(For this question use annex 032-005 or Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4) With regard to the landing chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the landing distance from a height of 50 ft .

Given:

O.A.T: ISA +15°C

Pressure Altitude: 0 ft

Aeroplane Mass: 2940 lbs

Tailwind component: 10 kt

Flaps: Landing position (down) Runway: Tarred and Dry

Select one:

approximately: 750 feet
approximately: 1400 feet
approximately: 950 feet
approximately: 1900 feet

144. Question

An aeroplane has a mean aerodynamic chord (MAC) of 134.5 inches. The leading edge of this chord is at a distance of 625.6 inches aft of the datum. Define the location of the centre of gravity of the aeroplane in terms of percentage MAC if the mass of the aeroplane is acting vertically through a balance arm located 650 inches aft of the datum.

Select one:

10,50%
18,10%
85,50%
75,60%

145. Question

An aircraft weighing 2000 lbs with a total C of G moment of + 169400 lb in uplifts 440 lbs of fuel. If the effective arm of the fuel is 88.5 inches aft of the datum, what will be the aircraft’s new mass and C of G moment?

Select one:

1560 lbs +169488.5 lb in.
1560 lbs +208340 lb in.
2440 lbs +208340 lb in.
2440 lbs +169488.5 lb in.

146. Question

How does higher air humidity affect aircraft take-off performance? Take-off distances are

Select one:

Shorter due to denser air.
Longer due to denser air.
Longer due to thinner air.

147. Question

If weight is increased, the range of the aircraft will be:

Select one:

Reduced if no increase in lift is achieved.
Unchanged.
Increased.
Reduced.

148. Question

It is possible, in flight, to:

1 – file an ATC flight plan
2 – modify an active ATC flight plan
3 – cancel an active ATC flight plan
4 – close an active ATC flight plan Which of the following combinations contains all of the correct statements?

Select one:

1, 2, 3
2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 4

149. Question

The aircraft’s rate-of-climb during a steady climb depends on

Select one:

Excess of thrust.
Excess of power.
Thrust available.

150. Question

The indicated air speed for the best rate of climb when climbing to cruise altitude will tend to:

Select one:

Remain the same.
Decrease.
Increase.
Decrease then increase.

151. Question

VFR flights shall not be flown over the congested areas of cities at a height less than

Select one:

1000 ft above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft.
the highest obstacle.
2000 ft above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 ft from the aircraft.
500 ft above the highest obstacle.

152. Question

What is the color of the caution speed range on an Air Speed Indicator, and what must the pilot be mindful of when operating in this range?

Select one:

Green. – Control flutter may occur if turbulence is encountered.
Yellow. – This speed range should not be entered unless the air is smooth. Any maneuvers should be made using small and gentle control inputs.
Green. – Stalls, airframe deformations, and/or structural damage may occur in this range if the pilot uses abrupt and full control deflections.
Yellow – Stalls, causing airframe deformations, and/or structural damage may occur in this range if the pilot uses abrupt and full control deflections.

153. Question

What is the reason for increasing the speed in a prolonged climb:

Select one:

To increase the flow of air through the engine and keep it cool.
To maintain the best angle of climb speed.
To maintain the best rate of climb speed.
To reduce the noise of the aircraft in sensitive areas.

154. Question

When considering the effects of increased mass on an aeroplane, which of the following is true?

Select one:

Flight endurance will be increased.
Stalling speeds will be higher.
Gradient of climb for a given power setting will be higher.
Stalling speeds will be lower.

155. Question

Which of the speeds indicated by A, B, C or D should be flown for maximum endurance?

Select one:

Speed – D
Speed – C
Speed – B
Speed – A

156. Question

Determine the total distance required to land.

pressure altitude	1,000 ft
temperature	30°C
mass	2300 lb
wind	head 9 kt
surface	tarmac

Select one:

565 ft.
509 ft.
1197 ft.
1330 ft.

157. Question

At takeoff from a short airfield with an airplane or a powered hang glider, which airspeed should you fly until cleared of obstacles?

Select one:

Maneuvering speed (VA).
Best angle-of-climb speed (VX).
Minimum speed (VS).
Best climb speed (VY).

158. Question

(For this question use annex 032-005 or Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4) With regard to the landing chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the landing distance from a height of 50 ft .

Given:

O.A.T: ISA
Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 3500 lbs
Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Landing position (down)
Runway: Tarred and Dry

Select one:

approximately: 920 feet
approximately: 1500 feet
approximately: 1700 feet
approximately:1150 feet

159. Question

An aeroplane is in a power off glide at speed for minimum glide angle. If the pilot increases pitch attitude the glide distance:

Select one:

may increase or decrease depending on the type of aeroplane.
decreases.
increases.
remains the same.

160. Question

An aircraft which has been grossly overloaded will: 1.require increased take-off and landing distances.

Have a higher stalling speed.

Have a reduced maximum level flight speed.

Have increased range and endurance.

Have a reduced rate of climb and operating ceiling.

Which of the above are correct?

Select one:

1, 2, 4 & 5.
1, 2, 3, & 5.
2, 4 & 5.
1, 2, 3 & 4

161. Question

How does runway slope affect allowable take-off mass, assuming other factors remain constant and not limiting?

Select one:

An uphill slope increases the allowable take-off mass.
Allowable take-off mass is not affected by runway slope.
A downhill slope increases allowable take-off mass.
A downhill slope decreases allowable take-off mass.

162. Question

If your destination airport has no ICAO indicator, in the appropriate box of your ATC flight plan, you write:

Select one:

ZZZZ
AAAA
////
XXXX

163. Question

Landings are carried out into wind because:

Select one:

It will reduce the ground speed and reduce the landing distance required.
It increases the ground speed and reduces the landing distance required.
It decreases the ground speed and reduces the landing distance available.
It gives the pilot greater control over the aircraft at lower speeds.

164. Question

The airplane’s or powered hang glider’s best angle-of-climb speed (Vx) is used

Select one:

When clearing a moving obstacle.
When trying to climb without sacrificing cruising speed.
When trying to get cruising altitude quickly.
When clearing an obstacle.

165. Question

The lift produced by the wing of an aeroplane that is climbing and maintaining a constant airspeed will be:

Select one:

Less than weight.
Greater than weight.
Independent of weight.
Equal to weight.

166. Question

What are the headwind and crosswind components with the reported wind of 030°/10 kts for a runway with the magnetic direction 330°?

Select one:

10 kts headwind and 8 kts crosswind.
8 kts headwind and 4 kts crosswind.
5 kts headwind and 8 kts crosswind.
8 kts headwind and 8 kts crosswind.

167. Question

What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220°/30 kts?

Select one:

23 kts.
30 kts.
19 kts.
34 kts.

168. Question

What is used as the aircraft reference for the C of G limit, and upon which axis is that limit found?

Axis – Reference

Select one:

Lateral – Tail
Longitudinal – Datum
Normal – Spinner
Vertical – Wheels

169. Question

When flying in very rough air what is the maximum speed to be adopted in order to avoid overstressing the airframe?

Select one:

VD or VNO
VD or VA
VNO or VFE
VRA or VA

170. Question

Which of the statements below, concerning take-off performance of a powered aircraft regarding the density altitude is correct? At higher density altitudes

Select one:

Aircraft must fly at higher-than-normal indicated airspeed in order to produce enough lift.
Aircraft accelerate poorer, because of reduced engine and propeller efficiency.
Aircraft accelerate better, because of reduced drag due to thinner air.

171. Question

During a flight the fuel indicators show that the remaining amount of fuel is 100 lbs after 38 minutes. The total amount of fuel at departure was 160 lbs. For the alternate fuel, 30 lbs is necessary. The planned fuel for taxi is 13 lbs. Final reserve fuel is estimated at 50 lbs. If the fuel flow remains the same, how many minutes can be flown to the destination with the remaining fuel?

Select one:

12 minutes.
44 minutes.
63 minutes.
4 minutes.

172. Question

Basic reason for calculating the density altitude is determining

Select one:

The safe altitude over mountainous terrain.
The aircraft performance.
The pressure altitude.
The flight levels above the transition altitude.

173. Question

(For this question use annex 032-005 or Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4) Using the Landing Diagram, for single engine aeroplane, determine the landing distance (from a screen height of 50 ft) required, in the following conditions:

Given:

Pressure altitude: 4000 ft

O.A.T.: 5°C

Aeroplane mass: 3530 lbs

Headwind component: 15 kt

Flaps: Approach setting

Runway: tarred and dry

Landing gear: down

Select one:

880 ft
1020 ft
1550 ft
1350 ft

174. Question

An aeroplane with reciprocating engines is flying at a constant angle of attack, mass and configuration. With increasing altitude the drag:

Select one:

remains unchanged but the CAS increases.
decreases and the CAS decreases too because of the lower air density.
remains unchanged but the TAS increases.
increases at constant TAS.

175. Question

An aircraft without an engine will fly the longest distance from a given altitude at the angle of attack at which

Select one:

is parasite drag the least.
is parasite drag equal to lift coefficient.
are induced drag and parasite drag equal.

176. Question

How does the thrust of a propeller vary during take-off run, assuming unstalled flow conditions at the propeller blades? The thrust

Select one:

decreases while the aeroplane speed builds up.
varies with mass changes only.
increases while the aeroplane speed builds up.
has no change during take-off and climb.

177. Question

In an ATC flight plan Item 15 (route), in terms of latitude and longitude, a significant point at 41°35′ north 4°15′ east should be entered as:

Select one:

4135N00415E
N4135 E00415
41°35' N 04° 15'E
N04135E0415

178. Question

Length of the mean aerodynamic chord = 1 m Moment arm of the forward cargo: -0,50 m Moment arm of the aft cargo: + 2,50 m The aircraft mass is 2 200 kg and its centre of gravity is at 25% MAC To move the centre of gravity to 40%, which mass has to be transferred from the forward to the aft cargo hold?

Select one:

110 kg
104 kg
165 kg
183 kg

179. Question

The angle of climb with flaps extended, compared to that with flaps retracted, will normally be:

Select one:

Increase at moderate flap setting, decrease at large flap setting.
Not change.
Smaller.
Larger.

180. Question

The main reason for taking off into wind is to:

Select one:

Decrease the take off distance available (TODA).
Increase the ground speed of the aircraft.
Decrease the ground speed of the aircraft at lift-off.
Increase the take-off distance.

181. Question

What are the headwind and crosswind components with the reported wind of 280°/15 kts for a runway with the magnetic direction 220°?

Select one:

15.5 kts headwind and 8 kts crosswind.
7.5 kts headwind and 13 kts crosswind.
13.5 kts headwind and 24 kts crosswind.
15.5 kts headwind and 15 kts crosswind.

182. Question

What is the effect of a headwind on the glide angle and glide distance?

Select one:

Glide angle will decrease and glide distance decrease.
Glide angle will increase and glide distance decrease.
Glide angle will increase and glide distance increase.
Glide angle will remain the same and glide distance will remain the same.

183. Question

What name is given to the load at which the aircraft structure will fail?

Select one:

Safety Factor Load.
Ultimate Load.
Maximum Load.
Limit Load.

184. Question

When gliding for maximum range, an aircraft with a greater weight will:

Select one:

Have a faster descent speed and a reduced descent distance.
Have a shallower descent angle.
Have a reduced glide range.
Have a faster descent speed but the same descent angle.

185. Question

Which one of the following is correct?

Select one:

Arm = Force X Moment
Arm = Force / Moment
Arm = Moment / Force
Moment = Force / Arm

186. Question

During a VFR flight at a navigational checkpoint the remaining usable fuel in tanks is 60 US gallons. The reserve fuel is 12 US gallons. According to the flight plan the remaining flight time is 1h35min. Calculate the highest acceptable rate of consumption possible for the rest of the trip.

Select one:

33.0 US gallons/hour
30.3 US gallons/hour
37.9 US gallons/hour
21.3 US gallons/hour

187. Question

Besides lift, the forces that determine the gradient of climb of an aeroplane are:

Select one:

Weight and thrust only.
Weight, drag and thrust.
Thrust and drag only.
Weight and drag only.

188. Question

(For this question use annex 032-013 or Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.1) With regard to the take off performance chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the take off distance to a height of 50 ft . Given:

O.A.T: 30°C

Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft

Aeroplane Mass: 3450 lbs

Tailwind component: 2.5 kt

Flaps: up

Runway: Tarred and Dry

Select one:

approximately: 2500 feet
approximately: 1440
approximately: 2800
approximately: 2200

189. Question

An aircraft cruising at 2000ft is cleared to climb to 8000ft. Calculate the time taken in minutes, the fuel used in gallons and the distance flown during the climb. The temperature is standard and the wind is calm.

Select one:

Time (mins) Fuel (gal) Distance (nm)

a. 3 0.7 4

b. 18 3.7 25

c. 12 2.3 17

d. 15 3.0 21

a
b
c
d

190. Question

An increase in atmospheric pressure has, among other things, the following consequences on take-off performance:

Select one:

an increases take-off distance and degraded initial climb performance
an increased take-off distance and improved initial climb performance
a reduced take-off distance and improved initial climb performance
a reduced take-off distance and degraded initial climb performance

191. Question

How will higher altitude affect the cruising indicated airspeed of an aircraft if a throttle remains unchanged?

Select one:

It will be higher.
It will be lower.
It will stay unchanged.

192. Question

In calculations with respect to the position of the centre of gravity a reference is made to a datum. The datum is

Select one:

an arbitrary reference chosen by the pilot which can be located anywhere on the aircraft.
calculated from the data derived from the weighing procedure carried out on the aircraft after any major modification.
a reference plane which is chosen by the aircraft manufacturer. Its position is given in the aircraft Flight or Loading Manual.
calculated from the loading manifest.

193. Question

Maneuvering speed (VA) is the highest speed at which even full abrupt deflection of the elevator will not exceed

Select one:

Load factor 1 g.
Never exceed speed (VNE).
Negative limit load factor.
Positive limit load factor.

194. Question

The best rate of climb is achieved:

Select one:

When flying at the speed for maximum excess thrust available.
When climbing into wind.
When flying at Vx.
When flying at the speed for maximum excess power available.

195. Question

The maximum glide range will be achieved by:

Select one:

A relatively low angle of attack being maintained.
A high descent angle.
A relatively high angle of attack being maintained.
A negative angle of attack being maintained.

196. Question

What determines the longitudinal stability of an aeroplane ?

Select one:

The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag.
The location of the centre of gravity with respect to the neutral point.
The dihedral, angle of sweepback and the keel effect.
The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder and rudder trim tab.

197. Question

What is the effect of a temperature increase of 12°C on the density altitude?

Select one:

1,650-foot decrease.
1,650-foot increase.
1,440-foot increase.
1,340-foot decrease.

198. Question

What should be done first, following an aircraft’s engine failure in flight?

Select one:

Select the gliding attitude with best glide speed.
Move the mixture lever to position FULL RICH.
Select a suitable field for forced landing.
Carburetor heat must be applied.

199. Question

When landing, if an aircraft’s true air speed is significantly less than the true ground speed then the aircraft is experiencing:

Select one:

A reduced atmospheric density.
A headwind.
A cross wind.
A tailwind.

200. Question

Which one of the following statements is true concerning the effect of changes of ambient temperature on an aeroplane’s performance, assuming all other performance parameters remain constant?

Select one:

An increase will cause a decrease in the landing distance required.
An increase will cause a decrease in take-off distance required.
A decrease will cause an increase in the take-off ground run.
A decrease will cause an increase of the climb gradient.

201. Question

During climb to the cruising level, a headwind component

Select one:

decreases the climb time.
decreases the ground distance flown during that climb.
increases the climb time.
increases the amount of fuel for the climb.

202. Question

C of G limits are set by the manufacturer and:

Select one:

Are mandatory.
Have only a forward limit.
Are a guide only.
Have only an aft limit

203. Question

(For this question use annex 032-013 or Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.1) With regard to the take off performance chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the maximum allowable take off mass . Given:

O.A.T: ISA Pressure

Altitude: 4000 ft

Headwind component: 5 kt

Flaps: up

Runway: Tarred and Dry

Factored runway length: 2000 ft

Obstacle height: 50 ft

Select one:

3000 lbs
> 3650 lbs
3200 lbs
2900 lbs

204. Question

An aircraft has two certified landing flaps positions, 25° and 35°. If a pilot chooses 25° instead of 35°, the aircraft will have:

Select one:

a reduced landing distance and degraded go-around performance
an increased landing distance and better go-around performance
an increased landing distance and degraded go-around performance
a reduced landing distance and better go-around performance

205. Question

Any acceleration in climb, with a constant power setting,

Select one:

decreases the rate of climb and the angle of climb.
improves the rate of climb if the airspeed is below VY.
decreases rate of climb and increases angle of climb.
improves the climb gradient if the airspeed is below VX.

206. Question

If all other parameters remain constant, what is the influence of mass on the maximum rate of climb (ROC) speed?

Select one:

The ROC speed increases with increasing mass.
The ROC is affected by the mass, but not the ROC speed.
The ROC and the ROC speed are independent of the mass.
The ROC speed decreases with increasing mass.

207. Question

In mass and balance calculations which of the following describes the datum?

Select one:

It is the most forward position of the centre of gravity.
It is the distance from the centre of gravity to the point through which the weight of the component acts.
It is the point on the aircraft designated by the manufacturer from which all centre of gravity measurements and calculations are made.
It is the most aft position of the centre of gravity.

208. Question

Maximum endurance for a piston engine aeroplane is achieved at:

Select one:

The speed for minimum drag.
The speed that corresponds to the speed for maximum climb angle.
The speed that approximately corresponds to the maximum rate of climb speed.
The speed for maximum lift coefficient.

209. Question

The centre of gravity location of the aeroplane is normally computed along the:

Select one:

longitudinal axis.
vertical axis.
horizontal axis.
lateral axis.

210. Question

The maximum indicated air speed of a piston engine aeroplane without turbo charger, in level flight, is reached:

Select one:

at the lowest possible altitude.
at the optimum cruise altitude.
at the practical ceiling.
at the service ceiling.

211. Question

What does “Best Endurance Speed” for a propeller aircraft mean?

Select one:

Maximum distance per unit of fuel (flying with least drag).
Maximum distance between two stops.
Maximum time aloft per unit of fuel (flying with least power).

212. Question

What is the effect of an increase in mass on the stall speed and landing distance required?

Select one:

Decreased stall speed and decreased landing distance.
Decreased stall speed and increased landing distance.
Increased stall speed and decreased landing distance.
Increased stall speed and increased landing distance.

213. Question

What speed must be flown to attain the maximum cruise endurance?

Select one:

Maximum speed.
VY
VMP
VMD

214. Question

When the density of the atmosphere is relatively low, the resulting reduction in:

Select one:

Drag will permit the use of greater flap angles.
Drag offsets the loss of engine power giving improved acceleration.
Thrust and drag has no apparent effect on the take-off distance required.
Both lift and engine power will require a longer take-off distance.

215. Question

Which runway (06, 14, 24, 32) will you choose for landing, if tower reports south wind 20 kts and if maximum allowed crosswind component for your aircraft is 13 kts?

Select one:

RWY 06.
RWY 24.
RWY 14.
RWY 32.

216. Question

During straight and level flight, any increase in lift causing an imbalance in the equilibrium of forces is compensated for by:

Select one:

An upward force on tailplane.
A downward force on the tailplane
An increase in power.
A decrease in drag.

217. Question

Calculate the rate of climb for an aircraft operating at 5000ft with an outside air temperature of 0°C.

Select one:

475 fpm.
530 fpm.
585 fpm.
470 fpm.

218. Question

(For this question use annex 032-014 or Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.2) With regard to the take off performance chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the take off distance to a height of 50 ft. Given:

O.A.T: -7°C

Pressure Altitude: 7000 ft

Aeroplane Mass: 2950 lbs

Headwind component: 5 kt

Flaps: Approach setting

Runway: Tarred and Dry

Select one:

approximately: 1260 ft
approximately: 2450 ft
approximately: 2050 ft
approximately: 1150 ft

219. Question

An aircraft has two certified landing flaps positions, 25° and 35°. If a pilot chooses 35° instead of 25°, the aircraft will have:

Select one:

a reduced landing distance and degraded go-around performance
an increased landing distance and better go-around performance
a reduced landing distance and better go-around performance
an increased landing distance and degraded go-around performance

220. Question

Approximately what engine RPM should be set during cruising at the pressure altitude 2,000 ft and with standard temperature in order to develop 60% of power?

Select one:

2300 RPM.
2200 RPM.
2400 RPM.
2500 RPM.

221. Question

If nose wheel moves aft during gear retraction, how will this movement affect the location of the centre of gravity (cg) on the aircraft?

Select one:

It will cause the cg to move forward.
The cg location will change, but the direction cannot be told the information given.
It will not affect the cg location.
It will cause the cg to move aft.

222. Question

In order to maximise the glide range, the aircraft should be flown:

Select one:

At low angles of attack at VMD.
At a negative angle of attack at VMD.
At low angles of attack at VMP.
At high angles of attack at VMD.

223. Question

Maximum Landing Mass (MLM) is best defined as.

Select one:

Maximum permissible total mass on taxiing to park.
Maximum permissible total mass on the approach to land.
Maximum permissible total mass on landing under normal operating conditions.
Maximum permissible total mass on landing.

224. Question

The centre of gravity of an aircraft

Select one:

is in a fixed position and is unaffected by aircraft loading.
may only be moved if permitted by the regulating authority and endorsed in the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness.
must be maintained in a fixed position by careful distribution of the load.
can be allowed to move between defined limits.

225. Question

The maximum permissible take-off mass of an aircraft for the L wake turbulence category on an ATC flight plan is:

Select one:

5 700 kg
10 000 kg
7 000 kg
2 700 kg

226. Question

What effect does an uphill runway slope have on takeoff performance?

Select one:

Decreases takeoff distance.
Increases takeoff speed.
Increases takeoff distance.

227. Question

What is the effect of increased mass on the performance of a gliding aeroplane?

Select one:

The lift/drag ratio decreases.
The speed for best angle of descent increases.
There is no effect.
The gliding angle decreases.

228. Question

What speed must be flown to attain the maximum cruise range?

Select one:

VX
VMP
Maximum speed.
VMD

229. Question

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?

Select one:

Low temperature, low relative humidity and low density altitude.
Low temperature, high relative humidity and high density altitude.
High temperature, low relative humidity and low density altitude.
High temperature, high relative humidity and high density altitude.

230. Question

Which speed would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?

Select one:

Best climb speed (VY).
Maneuvering speed (VA).
Best angle-of-climb speed (VX).

231. Question

Flight planning chart for an aircraft states, that the time to reach the cruising level at a given gross mass is 36 minutes and the distance travelled is 157 NM (zero-wind). What will be the distance travelled with an average tailwind component of 60kt ?

Select one:

193 NM
228 NM
157 NM
128 NM

232. Question

Certification requirements stipulate that when loading a light aircraft:

Select one:

The C of G should remain within the defined limits and the Maximum Take-off Mass must not be exceeded.
That the Maximum Take-off Mass is not exceeded, and the CofG remains at least 5% inside the C of G limits.
With maximum traffic load and full fuel the aircraft will not exceed the authorised Maximum Take- off Mass.
All seats, baggage compartments and fuel tanks are contained within the C of G limits so that it is impossible to load the aircraft beyond its limits.

233. Question

(For this question use annex 032-014 or Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.2) With regard to the take off performance chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the take off distance to a height of 50 ft. Given:

O.A.T: 38°C

Pressure Altitude: 4000 ft

Aeroplane Mass: 3400 lbs

Tailwind component: 5 kt

Flaps: Approach setting

Runway: Dry Grass

Correction factor: 1.2

Select one:

approximately: 3860 ft
approximately: 3680 ft
approximately: 5040 ft
approximately: 4150 ft

234. Question

(For this question use Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.1) Given:

OAT: +18 C

Aerodrome Pressure Altitude: 1500ft

Aeroplane Mass: 1270kg

Wind Component: 4kt tailwind

Runway Surface: Hard, Dry Runway Slope: 0%

The approximate take-off distance to 50ft is:

Select one:

540 m
465 m
395 m
615 m

235. Question

Assume: Aircraft actual mass: 4750 kg Centre of gravity at station: 115.8 What will be the new position of the centre of gravity if 100 kg is moved from the station 30 to station 120?

Select one:

Station 118.25
Station 117.69
Station 118.33
Station 120.22

236. Question

If the aerodrome pressure altitude increases it will:

Select one:

decrease the take-off run.
increase the take-off distance available.
decrease the take-off distance.
increase the take-off distance.

237. Question

In the appropriate box of an ATC flight plan form, concerning equipment, the letter to be used to indicate that the aircraft is equipped with a mode A 4096 codes transponder with altitude reporting capability is:

Select one:

P
S
A
C

238. Question

Maximum structural cruising speed is the maximum speed at which an airplane can be operated

Select one:

During abrupt maneuvers.
At normal operations.
In smooth air.

239. Question

The Centre of Gravity range of most aircraft reduces as the aircraft mass increases, as a result of:

Select one:

The static margin moving forward to reduce manoeuvrability.
The aft C of G limit moving rearwards to extend the static margin.
The forward C of G limit moving rearwards to reduce stability.
The aft C of G limit moving forward to increase stability.

240. Question

The maximum rate of climb that can be maintained at the absolute ceiling is:

Select one:

100 ft/min
0 ft/min
500 ft/min
125 ft/min

241. Question

What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?

Select one:

It reduces climb performance.
It increases takeoff performance.
It increases engine performance.

242. Question

What is the effect of runway slope on the take-off?

Select one:

An uphill slope will increase the take-off performance.
An uphill slope will increase the take-off distance.
A downhill slope will decrease the take-off performance.
A downhill slope will increase the take-off distance

243. Question

What speed should be flown for maximum range:

Select one:

Speed – B
Speed – C
Speed – A
Speed – D

244. Question

Which force compensates the weight in unaccelerated straight and level flight ?

Select one:

the resultant from lift and drag
the thrust
the lift
the drag

245. Question

Which statement regarding the relationship between traffic load and range is correct?

Select one:

The traffic load can be limited by the desired range.
The maximum zero fuel mass limits the maximum quantity of fuel.
The maximum traffic load is not limited by the reserve fuel quantity.
The Maximum Landing Mass is basically equal to the Maximum Zero Fuel Mass.