{ "10": [ { "num": 21, "text": "What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?", "options": { "A": "It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed", "B": "It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft", "C": "Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance", "D": "It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 22, "text": "How are two parallel runways designated?", "options": { "A": "The left runway gets the suffix \"L\", the right runway remains unchanged", "B": "The left runway gets the suffix \"L\", the right runway \"R\"", "C": "The left runway remains unchanged, the right runway designator is increased by 1", "D": "The left runway gets the suffix \"-1\", the right runway \"-2\"" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 23, "text": "Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?", "options": { "A": "\"26\" and \"26R\"", "B": "\"06L\" and \"06R\"", "C": "\"18\" and \"18-2\"", "D": "\"24\" and \"25\"" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 24, "text": "What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011) Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right", "B": "Caution, manoeuvring area is poor", "C": "Glider flying is in progress", "D": "Landing prohibited for a longer period" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 25, "text": "What is the meaning of \"DETRESFA\"?", "options": { "A": "Distress phase", "B": "Alerting phase", "C": "Uncertainty phase", "D": "Rescue phase" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 26, "text": "Who provides search and rescue service?", "options": { "A": "Only civil organisations", "B": "Both military and civil organisations", "C": "Only military organisations", "D": "International approved organisations" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 27, "text": "With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?", "options": { "A": "Event Crash Disaster", "B": "Event Serious event Accident", "C": "Happening Event Serious event", "D": "Incident Serious incident Accident" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 28, "text": "During slope soaring you have the hill to your left side, another glider is approaching from the opposite side at the same altitude. How do you react?", "options": { "A": "You divert to the right", "B": "You expect the opposite glider to divert", "C": "You divert to the right and expect the opposite glider to do the same", "D": "You pull on the elevator and divert upward" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 29, "text": "Along with other gliders, you are circling in a thermal updraft. Who determines the direction of circling?", "options": { "A": "Circling is general to the left", "B": "The glider who entered the updraft at first", "C": "The glider with greatest bank angle", "D": "The glider at highest altitude" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 30, "text": "Is it possible to enter airspace C with a glider plane?", "options": { "A": "Yes, but only with transponder activated", "B": "No", "C": "With restrictions, in case of less air traffic", "D": "Yes, but only with approval of the respective ATC unit" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 44, "text": "What is indicated by a pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centerline of a runway?", "options": { "A": "At this point the glide path of an ILS hits the runway", "B": "Do not touch down before them", "C": "Do not touch down behind them", "D": "A ground roll could be started from this position" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 55, "text": "How can a pilot confirm a search and rescue signal on ground in flight?", "options": { "A": "Push the rudder in both directions multiple times", "B": "Fly in a parabolic flight path multiple times", "C": "Rock the wings", "D": "Deploy and retract the landing flaps multiple times" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 59, "text": "An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...", "options": { "A": "Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air", "B": "Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.", "C": "Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.", "D": "Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 60, "text": "What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?", "options": { "A": "To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations", "B": "To clarify questions of liability within the meaning of compensation for passengers", "C": "To work for the public prosecutor and help to follow-up flight accidents", "D": "To Determine the guilty party and draw legal consequences" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 65, "text": "Which validity does the Certificate of Airworthiness have?", "options": { "A": "Unlimited", "B": "12 years", "C": "6 months", "D": "12 months" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 66, "text": "What is the meaning of the abbreviation ARC?", "options": { "A": "Airworthiness Recurring Control", "B": "Airspace Rulemaking Committee", "C": "Airworthiness Review Certificate", "D": "Airspace Restriction Criteria" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 67, "text": "The Certificate of Airworthiness is issued by the state...", "options": { "A": "Of the residence of the owner", "B": "In which the aircraft is registered.", "C": "In which the airworthiness review is done.", "D": "In which the aircraft is constructed." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 68, "text": "What is the meaning of the abbreviation SERA?", "options": { "A": "Selective Radar Altimeter", "B": "Standardized European Rules of the Air", "C": "Standard European Routes of the Air", "D": "Specialized Radar Approach" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 69, "text": "What is the meaning of the abbreviation TRA?", "options": { "A": "Transponder Area", "B": "Temporary Reserved Airspace", "C": "Terminal Area", "D": "Temporary Radar Routing Area" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 70, "text": "What is the meaning of an area marked as TMZ?", "options": { "A": "Transponder Mandatory Zone", "B": "Transportation Management Zone", "C": "Touring Motorglider Zone", "D": "Traffic Management Zone" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 71, "text": "A flight is called a visual flight, if the...", "options": { "A": "Visibility in flight is more than 5 km.", "B": "Flight is conducted under visual flight rules.", "C": "Visibility in flight is more than 8 km.", "D": "Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 72, "text": "What is the meaning of the abbreviation VMC?", "options": { "A": "Variable meteorological conditions", "B": "Visual meteorological conditions", "C": "Instrument flight conditions", "D": "Visual flight rules" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 73, "text": "What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace E for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?", "options": { "A": "8000 m", "B": "1500 m", "C": "3000 m", "D": "5000 m" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 74, "text": "What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace C for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?", "options": { "A": "1500 m", "B": "3000 m", "C": "8000 m", "D": "5000 m" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 75, "text": "What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace C for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125?", "options": { "A": "8000 m", "B": "1500 m", "C": "5000 m", "D": "3000 m" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 76, "text": "What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace B?", "options": { "A": "Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m", "B": "Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m", "C": "Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m", "D": "Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 77, "text": "What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace C below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?", "options": { "A": "1.5 km", "B": "8 km", "C": "5 km", "D": "10 km" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 78, "text": "What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace C at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?", "options": { "A": "1.5 km", "B": "10 km", "C": "5 km", "D": "8 km" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 79, "text": "The term ceiling is defined as the...", "options": { "A": "Height of the base of the highest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.", "B": "Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 10000 ft.", "C": "Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.", "D": "Altitude of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 80, "text": "Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace E?", "options": { "A": "VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic", "B": "VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic", "C": "VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic", "D": "IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 81, "text": "What information is provided in the part AD of the AIP?", "options": { "A": "Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces.", "B": "Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods", "C": "Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts", "D": "Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 82, "text": "The term aerodrome elevation is defined as...", "options": { "A": "The highest point of the apron.", "B": "The lowest point of the landing area.", "C": "The highest point of the landing area.", "D": "The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 83, "text": "The term runway is defined as a...", "options": { "A": "Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft", "B": "Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters.", "C": "Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.", "D": "Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 84, "text": "What is the meaning of DETRESFA?", "options": { "A": "Distress phase", "B": "Alerting phase", "C": "Uncertainty phase", "D": "Rescue phase" }, "correct": "A" } ], "20": [ { "num": 23, "text": "What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass?", "options": { "A": "Acceleration of the airplane", "B": "Temperature variations", "C": "Deviation in the cockpit", "D": "Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 24, "text": "The Caution Area is marked on an airspeed indicator by what color?", "options": { "A": "Red", "B": "Green", "C": "White", "D": "Yellow" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 25, "text": "What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?", "options": { "A": "Zero", "B": "80 m less than before", "C": "80 m more than before", "D": "Values depending on QNH" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 26, "text": "The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight?", "options": { "A": "Altitude above MSL", "B": "Height above airfield", "C": "Airfield elevation", "D": "Pressure altitude" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 27, "text": "A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...", "options": { "A": "Mechanical overload", "B": "No indication", "C": "Indication too low", "D": "Indication too high" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 28, "text": "A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...", "options": { "A": "Total pressure and static pressure.", "B": "Dynamic pressure and total pressure.", "C": "Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.", "D": "Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 29, "text": "What engines are commonly used with Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)?", "options": { "A": "2 plate Wankel", "B": "2 Cylinder Diesel", "C": "4 Cylinder 2 stroke", "D": "4 Cylinder; 4 stroke" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 30, "text": "What is the meaning of the yellow arc on the airspeed indicator?", "options": { "A": "Cautious use of flaps or brakes to avoid overload.", "B": "Speed for best glide can be found in this area.", "C": "Flight only in calm weather with no gusts to avoid overload.", "D": "Optimum speed while being towed behind aircraft." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 44, "text": "An energy-compensated vertical speed inicator (VSI) shows during stationary glide the vertical speed...", "options": { "A": "Of the glider through surrounding air", "B": "Of the airmass flown through.", "C": "Of the glider plus movement of the air", "D": "Of the glider minus movement of the air." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 45, "text": "During a right turn, the yaw string is drawn to the left from center position. By what rudder input can the string be centered again?", "options": { "A": "Less bank, less rudder in turn direction", "B": "Less bank, more rudder in turn direction", "C": "More bank, less rudder in turn direction", "D": "More bank, more rudder in turn direction" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 46, "text": "What kind of defect results in loss of airworthiness of an airplane?", "options": { "A": "Dirty wing leading edge", "B": "Crack in the cabin hood plastic", "C": "Scratch on the outer painting", "D": "Damage to load-bearing parts" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 47, "text": "The mass loaded on the plane is lower than the minimum load required by the load sheet. What action has to be taken?", "options": { "A": "Trim aircraft to \"pitch down\"", "B": "Change pilot seat position", "C": "Change incident angle of elevator", "D": "Load ballast weight up to minimum load" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 48, "text": "Water ballast increases wing load by 40%. By what percentage does the minimum speed of the glider plane increase?", "options": { "A": "100%", "B": "40%", "C": "200%", "D": "18%" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 49, "text": "The maximium load according load sheet has been exceeded. What action has to be taken?", "options": { "A": "Increase speed by 15%", "B": "Reduce load", "C": "Trim \"pitch-down\"", "D": "Trim \"pitch-up\"" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 50, "text": "What is referred to as torsion-stiffed leading edge?", "options": { "A": "The part of the main cross-beam to support torsion forces.", "B": "Special shape of the leading edge.", "C": "The point where the torsion moment on a wing begins to decrease.", "D": "Both-side planked leading edge (from edge to cross-beam) to support torsion forces." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 51, "text": "Information about maxmimum allowed airspeeds can be found where?", "options": { "A": "Airspeed indicator, cockpit panel and AIP part ENR", "B": "POH, approach chart, vertical speed indicator", "C": "POH and posting in briefing room", "D": "POH, Cockpit panel, airspeed indicator" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 57, "text": "The airspeed indicator is unservicable. The airplane may only be operated...", "options": { "A": "If no maintenance organisation is around.", "B": "If only airfield patterns are flown", "C": "When the airspeed indicator is fully functional again.", "D": "When a GPS with speed indication is used during flight." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 58, "text": "During a left turn, the yaw string is drawn to the left from center position. By what rudder input can the string be centered again?", "options": { "A": "More bank, less rudder in turn direction", "B": "Less bank, more rudder in turn direction", "C": "Less bank, less rudder in turn direction", "D": "More bank, more rudder in turn direction" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 59, "text": "What is the purpose of winglets?", "options": { "A": "To increase efficiency of aspect ratio.", "B": "Reduction of induced drag.", "C": "Increase gliging performance at high speed.", "D": "Increase of lift and turning manoeuvering capabilities." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 67, "text": "What does the dynamic pressure depend directly on?", "options": { "A": "Lift- and drag coefficient", "B": "Air density and airflow speed squared", "C": "Air density and lift coefficient", "D": "Air pressure and air temperature" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 68, "text": "Airspeed indicator, altimeter and vertical speed indicator all show incorrect indications at the same time. What error can be the cause?", "options": { "A": "Blocking of static pressure lines.", "B": "Leakage in compensation vessel.", "C": "Blocking of pitot tube", "D": "Failure of the electrical system." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 72, "text": "When is it necessary to adjust the pressure in the reference scale of an alitimeter?", "options": { "A": "After maintance has been finished", "B": "Every day before the first flight", "C": "Once a month before flight operation", "D": "Before every flight and during cross country flights" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 73, "text": "The term \"inclination\" is defined as...", "options": { "A": "Deviation induced by electrical fields.", "B": "Angle between magnetic and true north", "C": "Angle between earth's magnetic field lines and horizontal plane.", "D": "Angle between airplane's longitudinal axis and true north." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 74, "text": "With decreasing air density the airflow speed increases at stall speed (TAS) and vice verca. How has a final approach to be conducted on a hot summer day?", "options": { "A": "With increased speed indication (IAS)", "B": "With unchanged speed indication (IAS)", "C": "With decreased speed indication (IAS)", "D": "With additional speed according POH" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 75, "text": "The load factor n describes the relationship between...", "options": { "A": "Weight and thrust.", "B": "Drag and lift", "C": "Lift and weight", "D": "Thrust and drag." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 76, "text": "The term static pressure is defined as pressure...", "options": { "A": "Inside the airplane cabin.", "B": "Of undisturbed airflow", "C": "Resulting from orderly flow of air particles.", "D": "Sensed by the pitot tube." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 77, "text": "The term inclination is defined as...", "options": { "A": "Deviation induced by electrical fields.", "B": "Angle between magnetic and true north", "C": "Angle between earth's magnetic field lines and horizontal plane.", "D": "Angle between airplane's longitudinal axis and true north." }, "correct": "C" } ], "30": [ { "num": 19, "text": "The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "1.500 ft GND.", "B": "1 500 ft MSL.", "C": "1 500 m MSL.", "D": "FL150." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 20, "text": "The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) Siehe Anlage 2", "options": { "A": "1.500 ft AGL", "B": "4.500 ft AGL.", "C": "4.500 ft MSL", "D": "1.500 ft MSL." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 21, "text": "Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 3", "options": { "A": "Altitude 9500 ft MSL", "B": "Flight Level 95", "C": "Altitude 9500 m MSL", "D": "Height 9500 ft" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 27, "text": "(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4", "options": { "A": "B", "B": "D", "C": "A", "D": "C" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 28, "text": "(For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 5", "options": { "A": "B", "B": "C", "C": "A", "D": "D" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 29, "text": "(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 6", "options": { "A": "D", "B": "C", "C": "B", "D": "A" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 31, "text": "The term center of gravity is defined as...", "options": { "A": "Another designation for the neutral point.", "B": "The heaviest point on an aeroplane.", "C": "Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.", "D": "Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 32, "text": "The term moment with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...", "options": { "A": "Sum of a mass and a balance arm.", "B": "Difference of a mass and a balance arm.", "C": "Quotient of a mass and a balance arm.", "D": "Product of a mass and a balance arm." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 33, "text": "The term balance arm in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...", "options": { "A": "Distance of a mass from the center of gravity", "B": "Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.", "C": "Distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass.", "D": "Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 34, "text": "What is the purpose of interception lines in visual navigation?", "options": { "A": "They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation", "B": "They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima", "C": "To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight", "D": "To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome" }, "correct": "A" } ] }