{ "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" } ], "40": [ { "num": 27, "text": "The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "Point B", "B": "Point C", "C": "Point D", "D": "Point A" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 29, "text": "Which answer is correct concerning stress?", "options": { "A": "Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner", "B": "Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety", "C": "Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem", "D": "Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 30, "text": "During flight you have to solve a problem, how to you proceed?", "options": { "A": "There is no time for solving problems during flight", "B": "Solve problem immediately, otherwise refer to the operationg handbook", "C": "Contact other pilot via radio for help, keep flying", "D": "Primarily fly the airplane and keep it stable, then attend to the problem and keep flying the airplane" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 43, "text": "At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "Point B", "B": "Point C", "C": "Point A", "D": "Point D" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 53, "text": "The swiss cheese model can be used to explain the...", "options": { "A": "State of readiness of a pilot.", "B": "Procedure for an emergency landing.", "C": "Optimal problem solution.", "D": "Error chain." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 54, "text": "What does the term Red-out mean?", "options": { "A": "\"Red vision\" during negative g-loads", "B": "Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset", "C": "Anaemia caused by an injury", "D": "Rash during decompression sickness" }, "correct": "A" } ], "50": [ { "num": 16, "text": "Which conditions are likely for the formation of advection fog?", "options": { "A": "Warm, humid air cools during a cloudy night", "B": "Cold, humid air moves over a warm ocean", "C": "Humidity evaporates from warm, humid ground into cold air", "D": "Warm, humid air moves over a cold surface" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 17, "text": "What process results in the formation of \"advection fog\"?", "options": { "A": "Cold, moist air is being moved across warm ground areas", "B": "Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air", "C": "Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds", "D": "Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 18, "text": "What pressure pattern can be observed when a cold front is passing?", "options": { "A": "Continually increasing pressure", "B": "Shortly decreasing, thereafter increasing pressure", "C": "Continually decreasing pressure", "D": "Constant pressure pattern" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 19, "text": "What frontal line divides subtropical air from polar cold air, in particular across Central Europe?", "options": { "A": "Warm front", "B": "Cold front", "C": "Occlusion", "D": "Polar front" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 20, "text": "What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer?", "options": { "A": "Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems", "B": "Small isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems", "C": "Large isobar spacing with strong prevailing westerly winds", "D": "Small isobar spacing with strong prevailing northerly winds" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 21, "text": "What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?", "options": { "A": "Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog", "B": "Changing weather with passing of frontal lines", "C": "Squall lines and thunderstorms", "D": "Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 22, "text": "What temperatures are most dangerous with respect to airframe icing?", "options": { "A": ".+20° to -5° C", "B": ".-20° to -40° C", "C": ".+5° to -10° C", "D": "0° to -12° C" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 23, "text": "Which type of ice forms by large, supercooled droplets hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?", "options": { "A": "Hoar frost", "B": "Clear ice", "C": "Rime ice", "D": "Mixed ice" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 24, "text": "What conditions are mandatory for the formation of thermal thunderstorms?", "options": { "A": "Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity", "B": "Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and low humidity", "C": "Conditionally unstable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity", "D": "Conditionally unstable atmosphere, low temperature and low humidity" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 25, "text": "Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?", "options": { "A": "Dissipating stage", "B": "Mature stage", "C": "Cumulus stage", "D": "Upwind stage" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 26, "text": "Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected...", "options": { "A": "Near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms.", "B": "During approach to an airfield at the coast with a strong sea breeze.", "C": "During cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog.", "D": "During warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 27, "text": "Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centers and fronts?", "options": { "A": "Wind chart", "B": "Surface weather chart", "C": "Prognostic chart", "D": "Hypsometric chart" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 28, "text": "What information can be obtained from satallite images?", "options": { "A": "Overview of cloud covers and front lines", "B": "Turbulence and icing", "C": "Temperature and dew point of environmental air", "D": "Flight visibility, ground visibility, and ground contact" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 29, "text": "What information can be found in the ATIS, but not in a METAR?", "options": { "A": "Operational information such as runway in use and transition level", "B": "Information about current weather, for example types of precipitation", "C": "Approach information, such as ground visibility and cloud base", "D": "Information about mean wind speeds, maximum speeds in gusts if applicable" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 30, "text": "What type of cloud indicates thermal updrafts?", "options": { "A": "Stratus", "B": "Cirrus", "C": "Cumulus", "D": "Lenticularis" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 36, "text": "The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is...", "options": { "A": "Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.", "B": "Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.", "C": "Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.", "D": "Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 37, "text": "The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of...", "options": { "A": "0,65° C / 100 m.", "B": "1,0° C / 100 m.", "C": "2° / 1000 ft.", "D": "0,6° C / 100 m." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 38, "text": "What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions?", "options": { "A": "Towering cumulus, isolated showers of rain or thunderstorms", "B": "Layered clouds up to high levels, prolonged rain or snow", "C": "Sky clear of clouds, sunshine, low winds", "D": "Shallow cumulus clouds with base at medium levels" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 39, "text": "What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-004). Siehe Anlage 3", "options": { "A": "Altocumulus", "B": "Cirrus", "C": "Cumulus", "D": "Stratus" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 40, "text": "The formation of medium to large precipitation particles requires...", "options": { "A": "Strong updrafts.", "B": "An inversion layer.", "C": "A high cloud base.", "D": "Strong wind." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 41, "text": "The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4", "options": { "A": "Front aloft.", "B": "Cold front.", "C": "Occlusion.", "D": "Warm front." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 42, "text": "What visual flight conditions can be expected within the warm sector of a polar front low during summer time?", "options": { "A": "Good visibility, some isolated high clouds", "B": "Moderate to good visibility, scattered clouds", "C": "Visibilty less than 1000 m, cloud-covered ground", "D": "Moderate visibility, heavy showers and thunderstorms" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 43, "text": "What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front?", "options": { "A": "Good visiblity, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow", "B": "Poor visibility, formation of overcast or ground-covering stratus clouds, snow", "C": "Scattered cloud layers, visbility more than 5 km, formation of shallow cumulus clouds", "D": "Medium visibility with lowering cloud bases, onset of prolonged precipitation" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 44, "text": "What is the usual direction of movement of a polar front low?", "options": { "A": "Parallel to the the warm-sector isobars", "B": "To the northeast during winter, to the southeast during summer", "C": "Parallel to the warm front line to the south", "D": "To the northwest during winter, to the southwest during summer" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 45, "text": "What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?", "options": { "A": "Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front", "B": "Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front", "C": "Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front", "D": "Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 46, "text": "What change of wind direction can be expected during the passage of a polar front low in Central Europe?", "options": { "A": "Backing wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front", "B": "Veering wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front", "C": "Veering wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front", "D": "Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 47, "text": "What pressure pattern may result from cold-air inflow in high tropospheric layers?", "options": { "A": "Alternating pressure", "B": "Formation of a large ground low", "C": "Formation of a high in the upper troposphere", "D": "Formation of a low in the upper troposphere" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 48, "text": "Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in...", "options": { "A": "Showers and thunderstorms.", "B": "Frontal weather.", "C": "Calm weather and cloud dissipation", "D": "Stabilisation and calm weather." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 49, "text": "How does inflowing cold air affect the shape and vertical distance between pressure layers?", "options": { "A": "Increasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)", "B": "Decreasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)", "C": "Decrease in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)", "D": "Increase in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 50, "text": "What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during summer?", "options": { "A": "Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu", "B": "Changing weather with passing of frontal lines", "C": "Squall lines and thunderstorms", "D": "Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 51, "text": "What weather conditions can be expected during \"Foehn\" on the windward side of a mountain range?", "options": { "A": "Layered clouds, mountains obscured, poor visibility, moderate or heavy rain", "B": "Dissipating clouds with unusual warming, accompanied by strong, gusty winds", "C": "Calm wind and forming of high stratus clouds (high fog)", "D": "Scattered cumulus clouds with showers and thunderstorms" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 52, "text": "What chart shows areas of precipitation?", "options": { "A": "Satellite picture", "B": "Wind chart", "C": "Radar picture", "D": "GAFOR" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 53, "text": "An inversion is a layer ...", "options": { "A": "With constant temperature with increasing height", "B": "With increasing pressure with increasing height.", "C": "With increasing temperature with increasing height.", "D": "With decreasing temperature with increasing height." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 61, "text": "What condition may prevent the formation of \"radiation fog\"?", "options": { "A": "Calm wind", "B": "Clear night, no clouds", "C": "Low spread", "D": "Overcast cloud cover" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 62, "text": "The symbol labeled (3) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4", "options": { "A": "Cold front.", "B": "Warm front.", "C": "Front aloft.", "D": "Occlusion." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 63, "text": "A boundary between a cold polar air mass and a warm subtropical air mass showing no horizontal displacement is called...", "options": { "A": "Cold front.", "B": "Warm front.", "C": "Stationary front.", "D": "Occluded front." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 64, "text": "What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear?", "options": { "A": "Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds", "B": "Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage", "C": "During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the airfield", "D": "When a shower is visible close to the airfield" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 65, "text": "What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?", "options": { "A": "Radiation fog (FG)", "B": "Mist (BR)", "C": "Patches of fog (BCFG)", "D": "Haze (HZ)" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 66, "text": "In a METAR, \"(moderate) showers of rain\" are designated by the identifier...", "options": { "A": ".+TSRA", "B": "SHRA.", "C": "TS.", "D": ".+RA." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 67, "text": "SIGMET warnings are issued for...", "options": { "A": "Specific routings.", "B": "Countries.", "C": "FIRs / UIRs.", "D": "Airports." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 68, "text": "Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by ...", "options": { "A": "Solar irradiation on the lee side", "B": "Thermal radiation of the windward side during the night", "C": "Solar irradiation on the windward side", "D": "By warming of upper atmospheric layers" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 76, "text": "Clouds in high layers are referred to as...", "options": { "A": "Cirro-.", "B": "Strato-.", "C": "Nimbo-.", "D": "Alto-." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 77, "text": "What factor may affect the top of cumulus clouds?", "options": { "A": "The spread", "B": "Relative humidity", "C": "The absolute humidity", "D": "The presence of an inversion layer" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 78, "text": "What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation?", "options": { "A": "Strong winds, decreasing temperature", "B": "Low spread, decreasing temperature", "C": "Low pressure, increasing temperature", "D": "Low spread, increasing temperature" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 79, "text": "What process results in the formation of \"orographic fog\" (\"hill fog\")?", "options": { "A": "Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds", "B": "Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range", "C": "Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air", "D": "Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 80, "text": "What factors are required for the formation of precipitation in clouds?", "options": { "A": "The presence of an inversion layer", "B": "Moderate to strong updrafts", "C": "Calm winds and intensive sunlight insolation", "D": "High humidity and high temperatures" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 81, "text": "What wind conditions can be expected in areas showing large distances between isobars?", "options": { "A": "Strong prevailing westerly winds with rapid veering", "B": "Strong prevailing easterly winds with rapid backing", "C": "Formation of local wind systems with strong prevailing westerly winds", "D": "Variable winds, formation of local wind systems" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 82, "text": "Under which conditions \"back side weather\" (\"Rückseitenwetter\") can be expected?", "options": { "A": "After passing of a cold front", "B": "Before passing of an occlusion", "C": "During Foehn at the lee side", "D": "After passing of a warm front" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 83, "text": "What wind is reportet as 225/15 ?", "options": { "A": "North-east wind with 15 kt", "B": "South-west wind with 15 kt", "C": "South-west wind with 15 km/h", "D": "North-east wind with 15 km/h" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 84, "text": "What weather is likely to be experienced during \"Foehn\" in the Bavarian area close to the alps?", "options": { "A": "Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern", "B": "Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind", "C": "High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe", "D": "Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 89, "text": "Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?", "options": { "A": "Thunderstorm and shower clouds", "B": "Cumulus and stratiform clouds", "C": "Stratiform and ice clouds", "D": "Layered and lifted clouds" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 90, "text": "What weather phenomenon designated by \"2\" has to be expected on the lee side during \"Foehn\" conditions? See figure (MET-001). Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "Cumulonimbus", "B": "Cumulonimbus", "C": "Altocumulus lenticularis", "D": "Altocumulus Castellanus" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 91, "text": "Which type of ice forms by very small water droplets and ice crystals hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?", "options": { "A": "Rime ice", "B": "Clear ice", "C": "Mixed ice", "D": "Hoar frost" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 92, "text": "Information about pressure patterns and frontal situation can be found in which chart?", "options": { "A": "Significant Weather Chart (SWC)", "B": "Wind chart.", "C": "Hypsometric chart", "D": "Surface weather chart." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 97, "text": "What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front?", "options": { "A": "Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter", "B": "Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain", "C": "Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus", "D": "In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 98, "text": "What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud?", "options": { "A": "Electrical discharge", "B": "Anvil-head top of Cb cloud", "C": "Gust front", "D": "Freezing Rain" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 99, "text": "What information is NOT found on Low-Level Significant Weather Charts (LLSWC)?", "options": { "A": "Information about icing conditions", "B": "Front lines and frontal displacements", "C": "Radar echos of precipitation", "D": "Information about turbulence areas" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 101, "text": "Which type of cloud is associated with prolonged rain?", "options": { "A": "Altocumulus", "B": "Cumulonimbus", "C": "Nimbostratus", "D": "Cirrostratus" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 102, "text": "Regarding the type of cloud, precipitation is classified as...", "options": { "A": "Showers of snow and rain.", "B": "Prolonged rain and continuous rain.", "C": "Rain and showers of rain.", "D": "Light and heavy precipitation." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 103, "text": "What conditions are favourable for the formation of thunderstorms?", "options": { "A": "Calm winds and cold air, overcast cloud cover with St or As.", "B": "Warm and dry air, strong inversion layer", "C": "Warm humid air, conditionally unstable environmental lapse rate", "D": "Clear night over land, cold air and patches of fog" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 104, "text": "What can be expected for the prevailling wind with isobars on a surface weather chart showing large distances?", "options": { "A": "Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind", "B": "Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind", "C": "Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind", "D": "Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 106, "text": "How is an air mass described when moving to Central Europe via the Russian continent during winter?", "options": { "A": "Maritime tropical air", "B": "Continental polar air", "C": "Maritime polar air", "D": "Continental tropical air" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 107, "text": "What clouds and weather can typically be observed during the passage of a cold front?", "options": { "A": "Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter", "B": "Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus", "C": "In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night", "D": "Strongly developed cumulus clouds (Cb) with showers of rain and thunderstorms, gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 108, "text": "What danger is most immenent when an aircraft is hit by lightning?", "options": { "A": "Explosion of electrical equipment in the cockpit", "B": "Surface overheat and damage to exposed aircraft parts", "C": "Rapid cabin depressurization and smoke in the cabin", "D": "Disturbed radio communication, static noise signals" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 109, "text": "What is referred to as mountain wind?", "options": { "A": "Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night", "B": "Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night.", "C": "Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime.", "D": "Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 113, "text": "The saturated adiabatic lapse rate should be assumed with a mean value of:", "options": { "A": "1,0° C / 100 m.", "B": "0,6° C / 100 m.", "C": "2° C / 1000 ft.", "D": "0° C / 100 m." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 114, "text": "Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year ...", "options": { "A": "In tropical areas, close to the equator.", "B": "In areeas showing extensive lifting processes.", "C": "Over oceanic areas at latitues around 30°N/S.", "D": "In mid latitudes along the polar front" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 115, "text": "Weather and operational information about the destination aerodrome can be obtained during the flight by...", "options": { "A": "PIREP", "B": "SIGMET", "C": "ATIS.", "D": "VOLMET." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 116, "text": "What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-002). Siehe Anlage 2", "options": { "A": "Stratus", "B": "Cirrus", "C": "Altus", "D": "Cumulus" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 117, "text": "The character of an air mass is given by what properties?", "options": { "A": "Wind speed and tropopause height", "B": "Environmental lapse rate at origin", "C": "Region of origin and track during movement", "D": "Temperatures at origin and present region" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 118, "text": "What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?", "options": { "A": "Overcast low stratus", "B": "Scattered Cu clouds", "C": "Overcast Ns clouds", "D": "Squall lines and thunderstorms" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 119, "text": "The symbol labeled (1) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4", "options": { "A": "Front aloft.", "B": "Cold front.", "C": "Occlusion.", "D": "Warm front." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 120, "text": "In a METAR, \"heavy rain\" is designated by the identifier...", "options": { "A": "RA.", "B": ".+RA", "C": "SHRA", "D": ".+SHRA." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 123, "text": "With regard to thunderstorms, strong up- and downdrafts appear during the...", "options": { "A": "Mature stage.", "B": "Dissipating stage.", "C": "Initial stage.", "D": "Thunderstorm stage." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 124, "text": "Which of the following conditions are most favourable for ice accretion?", "options": { "A": "Temperatures between 0° C and -12° C, presence of supercooled water droplets (clouds)", "B": "Temperaturs below 0° C, strong wind, sky clear of clouds", "C": "Temperatures between -20° C and -40° C, presence of ice crystals (Ci clouds)", "D": "Temperatures between +10° C and -30° C, presence of hail (clouds)" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 125, "text": "What danger is most imminent during an approach to an airfield situated in a valley, with strong wind aloft blowing perpendicular to the mountain ridge?", "options": { "A": "Reduced visibilty, maybe loss of sight to the airfield during final approach", "B": "Wind shear during descent, wind direction may change by 180°", "C": "Formation of medium to heavy clear ice on all aircraft surfaces", "D": "Heavy downdrafts within rainfall areas below thunderstorm clouds" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 126, "text": "What phenomenon is referred to as blue thermals?", "options": { "A": "Thermals with less than 4/8 Cu coverage", "B": "Descending air between Cumulus clouds", "C": "Turbulence in the vicinity of Cumulonimbus clouds", "D": "Thermals without formation of Cu clouds" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 127, "text": "The term beginning of thermals refers to the moment when thermal intensity...", "options": { "A": "Becomes usable for cross-country gliding by formation of Cu clouds.", "B": "Becomes usable for gliding and reaches up to 1200 m MSL.", "C": "Reaches up to 600 m AGL and forms Cumulus clouds.", "D": "Becomes usable for gliding and reaches up to 600 m AGL." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 128, "text": "The term trigger temperature is defined as the temperature which...", "options": { "A": "Is reached by a thermal lift during ascend when formation of Cumulus clouds begins.", "B": "Is the maximum temperature at ground level that can be reached without formation of a thunderstorm from a Cumulus cloud.", "C": "Is the minimum temperature at ground level that has to be reached so formation of a thunderstorm from a Cumulus cloud can occur.", "D": "Must be obtained at ground level so Cumulus clouds can be formed by thermal lifts." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 129, "text": "What situation is called over-development in a weather report?", "options": { "A": "Change from blue thermals to cloudy thermals during the afternoon", "B": "Development of a thermal low to a storm depression", "C": "Vertical development of Cumulus clouds to rain showers", "D": "Widespreading of Cumulus clouds below an inversion layer" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 130, "text": "What situation is referred to as shielding?", "options": { "A": "Ns clouds, covering the windward side of a mountain range", "B": "High or mid-level cloud layers, impairing thermal activity", "C": "Anvil-like structure at the upper levels of a thunderstorm cloud", "D": "Coverage of Cumulus clouds, stated as part of eights of the sky" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 131, "text": "What is the gas composition of air?", "options": { "A": "Oxygen 78 % Water vapour 21 % Nitrogen 1 %", "B": "Oxygen 21 % Nitrogen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %", "C": "Oxygen 21 % Water vapour 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %", "D": "Nitrogen 21 % Oxygen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 132, "text": "What is the mass of a cube of air with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA?", "options": { "A": "0,01225 kg", "B": "0,1225 kg", "C": "12,25 kg", "D": "1,225 kg" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 133, "text": "The term tropopause is defined as...", "options": { "A": "The layer above the troposphere showing an increasing temperature.", "B": "The height above which the temperature starts to decrease.", "C": "The boundary area between the troposphere and the stratosphere.", "D": "The boundary area between the mesosphere and the stratosphere." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 134, "text": "What is meant by inversion layer?", "options": { "A": "An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height", "B": "An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height", "C": "An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height", "D": "A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 135, "text": "What is meant by isothermal layer?", "options": { "A": "An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height", "B": "An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height", "C": "A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere", "D": "An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 136, "text": "Which force causes wind?", "options": { "A": "Centrifugal force", "B": "Pressure gradient force", "C": "Coriolis force", "D": "Thermal force" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 137, "text": "Foehn conditions usually develop with...", "options": { "A": "Instability, high pressure area with calm wind.", "B": "Stability, high pressure area with calm wind.", "C": "Stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.", "D": "Instability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 138, "text": "The spread is defined as...", "options": { "A": "Difference between actual temperature and dew point.", "B": "Difference between dew point and condensation point.", "C": "Relation of actual to maximum possible humidity of air", "D": "Maximum amount of water vapour that can be contained in air." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 139, "text": "What weather phenomenon designated by 2 has to be expected on the lee side during Foehn conditions? See figure (MET-001). Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "Cumulonimbus", "B": "Cumulonimbus", "C": "Altocumulus lenticularis", "D": "Altocumulus Castellanus" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 140, "text": "What condition may prevent the formation of radiation fog?", "options": { "A": "Calm wind", "B": "Clear night, no clouds", "C": "Low spread", "D": "Overcast cloud cover" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 141, "text": "What process results in the formation of advection fog?", "options": { "A": "Cold, moist air is being moved across warm ground areas", "B": "Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air", "C": "Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds", "D": "Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 142, "text": "What process results in the formation of orographic fog (hill fog)?", "options": { "A": "Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds", "B": "Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range", "C": "Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air", "D": "Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 143, "text": "What weather phenomena have to be expected around an upper-level trough?", "options": { "A": "Calm weather, formation of lifted fog layers", "B": "Calm wind, forming of shallow cumulus clouds", "C": "Development of showers and thunderstorms (Cb)", "D": "Formation of high stratus clouds, ground-covering cloud bases" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 144, "text": "What weather conditions can be expected during Foehn on the windward side of a mountain range?", "options": { "A": "Layered clouds, mountains obscured, poor visibility, moderate or heavy rain", "B": "Dissipating clouds with unusual warming, accompanied by strong, gusty winds", "C": "Calm wind and forming of high stratus clouds (high fog)", "D": "Scattered cumulus clouds with showers and thunderstorms" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 145, "text": "Measured pressure distribution in MSL and corresponding frontal systems are displayed by the...", "options": { "A": "Hypsometric chart", "B": "Prognostic chart.", "C": "Surface weather chart.", "D": "Significant Weather Chart (SWC)." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 146, "text": "In a METAR, heavy rain is designated by the identifier...", "options": { "A": "RA.", "B": ".+RA", "C": "SHRA", "D": ".+SHRA." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 147, "text": "In a METAR, (moderate) showers of rain are designated by the identifier...", "options": { "A": ".+TSRA", "B": "SHRA.", "C": "TS.", "D": ".+RA." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 148, "text": "Under which conditions back side weather (Rückseitenwetter) can be expected?", "options": { "A": "After passing of a cold front", "B": "Before passing of an occlusion", "C": "During Foehn at the lee side", "D": "After passing of a warm front" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 149, "text": "How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?", "options": { "A": "From +30° to -40°C", "B": "From +20° to -40°C", "C": "From -15° to 50°C", "D": "From +15° to -50°C" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 150, "text": "What weather is likely to be experienced during Foehn in the Bavarian area close to the alps?", "options": { "A": "Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern", "B": "Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind", "C": "High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe", "D": "Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind" }, "correct": "B" } ], "60": [ { "num": 11, "text": "The term ‚magnetic course' (MC) is defined as...", "options": { "A": "The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.", "B": "The angle between magnetic north and the course line.", "C": "The angle between true north and the course line.", "D": "The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 21, "text": "An aircraft is flying at aFL 75 with an outside air temperature (OAT) of -9°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals...", "options": { "A": "6250 ft.", "B": "7000 ft.", "C": "6750 ft", "D": "6500 ft." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 22, "text": "An aircraft is flying at a pressure altitude of 7000 feet with an outside air temperature (OAT) of +11°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals...", "options": { "A": "6500 ft.", "B": "7000 ft", "C": "6250 ft.", "D": "6750 ft." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 23, "text": "An aircraft is flying at a pressure altitude of 7000 feet with an outside air temperature (OAT) of +21°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals...", "options": { "A": "6500 ft", "B": "6250 ft.", "C": "7000 ft.", "D": "6750 ft." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 24, "text": "Given: True course: 255°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 200°/10 kt. The true heading equals...", "options": { "A": "250°.", "B": "265°.", "C": "275°.", "D": "245°." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 25, "text": "Given: True course: 165°. TAS: 90 kt. Wind: 130°/20 kt. Distance: 153 NM. The true heading equals...", "options": { "A": "152°.", "B": "158°.", "C": "165°.", "D": "126°." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 26, "text": "An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The groundspeed (GS) equals...", "options": { "A": "155 kt.", "B": "172 kt.", "C": "168 kt.", "D": "159 kt." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 27, "text": "Given: True course: 120°. TAS: 120 kt. Wind: 150°/12 kt. The WCA equals...", "options": { "A": "3° to the right.", "B": "6° to the right.", "C": "6° to the left.", "D": "3° to the left." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 28, "text": "The distance from 'A' to 'B' measures 120 NM. At a distance of 55 NM from 'A' the pilot realizes a deviation of 7 NM to the right. What approximate course change must be made to reach 'B' directly?", "options": { "A": "6° left", "B": "14° left", "C": "8° left", "D": "15° left" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 29, "text": "How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position?", "options": { "A": "Two", "B": "Three", "C": "Five", "D": "Four" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 30, "text": "What ground features should preferrably be used for orientation during visual flight?", "options": { "A": "Power lines", "B": "Farm tracks and creeks", "C": "Border lines", "D": "Rivers, railroads, highways" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 31, "text": "The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002) Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "10800 km.", "B": "12800 km.", "C": "21600 NM.", "D": "40000 NM." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 42, "text": "Given: True course from A to B: 352°. Ground distance: 100 NM. GS: 107 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0933 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is...", "options": { "A": "1045 UTC.", "B": "1029 UTC.", "C": "1129 UTC.", "D": "1146 UTC." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 43, "text": "An aircraft travels 100 km in 56 minutes. The ground speed (GS) equals...", "options": { "A": "93 kt", "B": "107 km/h.", "C": "198 kt.", "D": "58 km/h" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 44, "text": "An aircraft is flying with a true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt and a headwind component of 25 kt for 2 hours and 25 minutes. The distance flown equals...", "options": { "A": "693 NM.", "B": "202 NM.", "C": "375 NM.", "D": "435 NM." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 45, "text": "Given: Ground speed (GS): 160 kt. True course (TC): 177°. Wind vector (W/WS): 140°/20 kt. The true heading (TH) equals...", "options": { "A": "180°", "B": "173°.", "C": "169°.", "D": "184°." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 46, "text": "An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The wind correction angle (WCA) equals...", "options": { "A": ".+ 11°", "B": ". - 9°", "C": ".- 7°", "D": ".+ 5°" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 47, "text": "Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The ground speed (GS) equals...", "options": { "A": "120 kt.", "B": "131 kt.", "C": "117 kt.", "D": "125 kt." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 48, "text": "When using a GPS for tracking to the next waypoint, a deviation indication is shown by a vertical bar and dots to the left and to the right of the bar. What statement describes the correct interpretation of the display?", "options": { "A": "The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.", "B": "The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.", "C": "The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is +-10°.", "D": "The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection is +-10 NM." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 56, "text": "What is the distance from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 12°11'E)? See annex (NAV-031) Siehe Anlage 2", "options": { "A": "24 NM", "B": "42 NM", "C": "24 km", "D": "42 km" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 58, "text": "An aircraft is flying with a true airspeed (TAS) of 120 kt and experiences 35 kt tailwind. How much time is needed for a distance of 185 NM?", "options": { "A": "1 h 12 min", "B": "2 h 11 min", "C": "0 h 50 min", "D": "1 h 32 min" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 59, "text": "Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The flight time equals...", "options": { "A": "48 Min.", "B": "37 Min.", "C": "84 Min.", "D": "62 Min." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 60, "text": "Which answer completes the flight plan (marked cells)? See annex (NAV-014) (3,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3", "options": { "A": "TH: 185°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.", "B": "TH: 173°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.", "C": "TH: 173°. MH: 174°. MC: 178°.", "D": "TH: 185°. MH: 185°. MC: 180°." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 61, "text": "What is meant by the term \"terrestrial navigation\"?", "options": { "A": "Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight", "B": "Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight", "C": "Orientation by ground features during visual flight", "D": "Orientation by GPS during visual flight" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 66, "text": "What is the required flight time for a distance of 236 NM with a ground speed of 134 kt?", "options": { "A": "1:34 h", "B": "0:34 h", "C": "0:46 h", "D": "1:46 h" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 67, "text": "What is the true course (TC) from Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59?N, 10°28?E) to Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E)? See annex (NAV-031) Siehe Anlage 2", "options": { "A": "241°", "B": "055°", "C": "235°", "D": "061°" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 68, "text": "What is the meaning of the 1:60 rule?", "options": { "A": "6 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 10 NM", "B": "1 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 60 NM", "C": "10 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 60 NM", "D": "60 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 1 NM" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 72, "text": "An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 220° at a constant TAS of 220 kt. The wind vector is 270°/50 kt. The ground speed (GS) equals...", "options": { "A": "185 kt.", "B": "255 kt.", "C": "170 kt.", "D": "135 kt." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 73, "text": "An aeroplane has a heading of 090°. The distance which has to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aeroplane is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What is the corrected heading to reach the arrival aerodrome directly?", "options": { "A": "18° to the right", "B": "9° to the right", "C": "6° to the right", "D": "12° to the right" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 77, "text": "What is the distance from Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E) to Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59?N, 10°28?E)? See annex (NAV-031) Siehe Anlage 2", "options": { "A": "46 km", "B": "46 NM", "C": "78 km", "D": "78 km" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 78, "text": "What is meant by the term terrestrial navigation?", "options": { "A": "Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight", "B": "Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight", "C": "Orientation by ground features during visual flight", "D": "Orientation by GPS during visual flight" }, "correct": "C" } ], "70": [ { "num": 16, "text": "A glider pilot has to conduct an off-field landing in a mountainous region. The only available landing site is highly inclined. How should the landing be conducted?", "options": { "A": "Approach with increased speed, quick flare to follow the inclined ground", "B": "Approach down the ridge with increased speed, push according to ground level during landing", "C": "According to prevailant wind, approach and land parallel to the ridge with headwind", "D": "Approach with minimum speed, careful flare when reaching the landing site" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 24, "text": "During final approach, you realize that you missed to extend the gear. How should the landing be conducted?", "options": { "A": "You land without gear, and carefully touch down with minimum speed.", "B": "You extend the gear immediately and land as usual.", "C": "You retract flaps, extend the gear and land as usual.", "D": "You land without gear with higher than usual speed." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 25, "text": "After reaching what height during winch launch the maximum pitch position can be taken?", "options": { "A": "From approx. 50 m while maintaining a save speed for winch launch.", "B": "From 15 m while reaching a speed of at least 90 km/h", "C": "From 150 m or higher, when in case of cable break landing straight ahead is no longer possible", "D": "Shortly after lift-off, provided a sufficiently strong headwind" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 26, "text": "What has to be considered for the speed during approach and landing?", "options": { "A": "Wind speed and weight", "B": "Altitude and weight", "C": "Wind speed and Altitude", "D": "Weight and wind speed" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 27, "text": "How can you determine wind direction in case of an outlanding?", "options": { "A": "Monitoring of smoke, flags, waving fields", "B": "Wind forecast from flight weather report", "C": "Request from other pilots who can be reached by radio", "D": "Remembering the wind indicated by the windsock an departing airfield" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 28, "text": "What landing technique is recommended for landing on a down-hill gras area?", "options": { "A": "In general up-hill", "B": "Diagonal down-hill", "C": "With brakes applied on main wheel, no air brakes", "D": "Full air brakes, gear retracted and stalled" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 29, "text": "What has to be checked before any change in direction during glide?", "options": { "A": "Check for turn to be flown coordinated", "B": "Check for thermal clouds", "C": "Check for loose object secured", "D": "Check for free airspace in desired direction" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 30, "text": "Before a winch launch, you detect a light tailwind. What has to be considered?", "options": { "A": "Roll until lift-off will take a little longer, watch speed", "B": "A weaker rated-brake-point can be used, load will be smaller", "C": "Roll until lift-off will be shorter since tailwind is pushing from behind", "D": "To reach more height, full pull on the elevator after lift-off" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 44, "text": "During approach for landing with strong crosswind, how should the turn from base to final be flown?", "options": { "A": "Turn with maximum 60° bank, carefully watch speed and yaw string, track correction after overshoot.", "B": "Maximum 30° bank, use rudder to early align sailplane with final track", "C": "Maximum 60° bank, use rudder to early align sailplane with final track.", "D": "Turn with maximum 30° bank, carefully watch speed and yaw string, track correction after overshoot." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 45, "text": "During thermal soaring, another sailplane is following close by. What should be done to avoid a collision?", "options": { "A": "You reduce speed to let the other sailplane fly by", "B": "You reduce bank to achieve a larger turn radius", "C": "You increase bank to be better seen from the other sailplane", "D": "You increase speed to achieve a position opposite in the circle" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 46, "text": "What heights should be consideres for landing phases with a glider plane?", "options": { "A": "100 m abeam threashold and 50 m after final approach turn", "B": "300 m abeam threashold and 150 m in final approach", "C": "500 m abeam threashold and 50 m after final approach turn", "D": "150 - 200 m abeam threashold and 100 m after final approach turn" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 47, "text": "How should a glider plane be parked when observing strong winds?", "options": { "A": "Nose into the wind, keep and weigh tail down", "B": "Nose into the wind, extends air brakes, secure rudders", "C": "Downwind wing on the ground, weigh wing down, secure rudders", "D": "Windward wing on the ground, weigh wing down, secure rudders" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 55, "text": "What has to be considers when overflying mountain ridges?", "options": { "A": "Turbulences, reduce to minimum speed", "B": "Do not overfly national parks", "C": "Turbulences, therefore slightly increase speed", "D": "Use circling birds to find thermal cells" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 56, "text": "What is indicated by \"buffeting\" noticable at elevator stick?", "options": { "A": "C.G. position too far ahead", "B": "Glider plane very dirty", "C": "Too slow, wing airflow stalled", "D": "Too fast, turbulence bubbles hitting on aileron" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 63, "text": "When has a pre-flight check to be done?", "options": { "A": "Before first flight of the day, and after every change of pilot", "B": "After every build-up of the airplane", "C": "Once a month, with TMG once a day", "D": "Before flight operation and before every flight" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 65, "text": "The term flight time is defined as...", "options": { "A": "The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.", "B": "The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.", "C": "The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.", "D": "The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 66, "text": "During approach, tower provides the following information: Wind 15 knots, gusts 25 knots. How should the landing be performed?", "options": { "A": "Approach with minimum speed, correct changes in attitude with careful rudder inputs", "B": "Approach with normal speed, maintain speed using spoiler flaps", "C": "Approach with increased speed, correct changes in attitude with firm rudder inputs", "D": "Approach with increased speed, avoid usage of spoiler flaps" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 67, "text": "What is indicated by buffeting noticable at elevator stick?", "options": { "A": "C.G. position too far ahead", "B": "Glider plane very dirty", "C": "Too slow, wing airflow stalled", "D": "Too fast, turbulence bubbles hitting on aileron" }, "correct": "C" } ], "80": [ { "num": 5, "text": "Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 4? See figure (PFA-009) Siehe Anlage 2", "options": { "A": "Transition point", "B": "Stagnation point", "C": "Center of pressure", "D": "Separation point" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 6, "text": "Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 1? See figure (PFA-009) Siehe Anlage 2", "options": { "A": "Center of pressure", "B": "Stagnation point", "C": "Stagnation point", "D": "Transition point" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 16, "text": "Which constructive feature is shown in the figure? See figure (PFA-006) L: Lift Siehe Anlage 4", "options": { "A": "Lateral stability by wing dihedral", "B": "Differential aileron deflection", "C": "Directional stability by lift generation", "D": "Longitudinal stability by wing dihedral" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 17, "text": "\"Longitudinal stability\" is referred to as stability around which axis?", "options": { "A": "Lateral axis", "B": "Propeller axis", "C": "Longitudinal axis", "D": "Vertical axis" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 18, "text": "Rotation around the vertical axis is called...", "options": { "A": "Slipping.", "B": "Pitching.", "C": "Yawing.", "D": "Rolling." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 19, "text": "Rotation around the lateral axis is called...", "options": { "A": "Yawing.", "B": "Pitching.", "C": "Rolling.", "D": "Stalling." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 20, "text": "The elevator moves an aeroplane around the...", "options": { "A": "Vertical axis.", "B": "Longitudinal axis.", "C": "Elevator axis.", "D": "Lateral axis." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 21, "text": "What has to be considered with regard to the center of gravity position?", "options": { "A": "By moving the elevator trim tab, the center of gravity can be shifted into a correct position.", "B": "Only correct loading can assure a correct and safe center of gravity position.", "C": "The center of gravity's position can only be determined during flight.", "D": "By moving the aileron trim tab, the center of gravity can be shifted into a correct position." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 22, "text": "What is the advantage of differential aileron movement?", "options": { "A": "The drag of the downwards deflected aileron is lowered and the adverse yaw is smaller", "B": "The total lift remains constant during aileron deflection", "C": "The ratio of the drag coefficient to lift coefficient is increased", "D": "The adverse yaw is higher" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 23, "text": "The aerodynamic rudder balance...", "options": { "A": "Reduces the control surfaces.", "B": "Delays the stall.", "C": "Reduces the control stick forces.", "D": "Improves the rudder effectiveness." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 24, "text": "What is the function of the static rudder balance?", "options": { "A": "To prevent control surface flutter", "B": "To trim the controls almost without any force", "C": "To increase the control stick forces", "D": "To limit the control stick forces" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 25, "text": "The trim tab at the elevator is defelected upwards. In which position is the corresponding indicator?", "options": { "A": "Neutral position", "B": "Nose-down position", "C": "Nose-up position", "D": "Laterally trimmed" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 26, "text": "Point number 1 in the figure indicates which flight state? See figure (PFA-008) Siehe Anlage 5", "options": { "A": "Inverted flight", "B": "Slow flight", "C": "Stall", "D": "Best gliding angle" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 27, "text": "In a co-ordinated turn, how is the relation between the load factor (n) and the stall speed (Vs)?", "options": { "A": "N is smaller than 1, Vs is greater than in straight and level flight.", "B": "N is greater than 1, Vs is smaller than in straight and level flight.", "C": "N is greater than 1, Vs is greater than in straight and level flight.", "D": "N is smaller than 1, Vs is smaller than in straight and level flight." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 28, "text": "The pressure compensation between wind upper and lower surface results in ...", "options": { "A": "Induced drag by wing tip vortices", "B": "Laminar airflow by wing tip vortices.", "C": "Profile drag by wing tip vortices.", "D": "Lift by wing tip vortices." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 29, "text": "At stationary glide and the same mass, what is the difference when using a thick airfoild instead of a thinner airfoil?", "options": { "A": "More drag, same lift", "B": "Less drag, less lift", "C": "More drag, less lift", "D": "Less drag, same lift" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 30, "text": "What is shown by a profile polar?", "options": { "A": "Ratio between minimum rate of descent and best glide", "B": "Ratio between total lift and drag depending on angle of attack", "C": "Ratio of cA and cD at different angles of attack", "D": "Lift coefficient cA at different angles of attack" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 33, "text": "If surrounded by airflow (v>0), any arbitrarily shaped body produces...", "options": { "A": "Drag and lift.", "B": "Drag.", "C": "Lift without drag.", "D": "Constant drag at any speed." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 34, "text": "Number 3 in the drawing corresponds to the... See figure (PFA-010) Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "Camber line.", "B": "Thickness.", "C": "Chord.", "D": "Chord line." }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 43, "text": "Which design feature can compensate for adverse yaw?", "options": { "A": "Which design feature can compensate for adverse yaw?", "B": "Differential aileron defletion", "C": "Full deflection of the aileron", "D": "Wing dihedral" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 44, "text": "What describes \"wing loading\"?", "options": { "A": "Wing area per weight", "B": "Drag per weight", "C": "Weight per wing area", "D": "Drag per wing area" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 45, "text": "Point number 5 in the figure indicates which flight state? See figure (PFA-008) Siehe Anlage 5", "options": { "A": "Slow flight", "B": "Best gliding angle", "C": "Inverted flight", "D": "Stall" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 46, "text": "Extending airbrakes results in ...", "options": { "A": "Less drag and more lift.", "B": "More drag and less lift.", "C": "More drag and more lift.", "D": "Less drag and less lift." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 47, "text": "The glide ratio of a sailplane can be improved by which measures?", "options": { "A": "Higher airplane mass, thin airfoil, taped gaps between wing and fuselage", "B": "Lower airplane mass, correct speed, retractable gear", "C": "Cleaning, correct speed, retractable gear, taped gaps between wing and fuselage", "D": "Forward C.G. position, correct speed, taped gaps between wing and fuselage" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 48, "text": "What is the diffeence between spin and spiral dive?", "options": { "A": "Spin: stall at inner wing, speed increasing rapidly; Spiral dive: airflow at both wings, speed constant", "B": "Spin: stall at inner wing, speed constant; Spiral dive: airflow at both wings, speed increasing rapidly", "C": "Spin: stall at outer wing, speed constant; Spiral dive: airflow at both wings, speed increasing rapidly", "D": "Spin: stall at outer wing, speed increasing rapidly; Spiral dive: airflow at both wings, speed constant" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 51, "text": "Stability around which axis is mainly influenced by the center of gravity's longitudinal position?", "options": { "A": "Longitudinal axis", "B": "Lateral axis", "C": "Gravity axis", "D": "Vertical axis" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 52, "text": "What structural item provides directional stability to an airplane?", "options": { "A": "Differential aileron deflection", "B": "Wing dihedral", "C": "Large elevator", "D": "Large vertical tail" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 54, "text": "In straight and level flight with constant performance of the engine, the angle of attack at the wing is...", "options": { "A": "Smaller than in a descent.", "B": "Greater than in a climb.", "C": "Greater than at take-off.", "D": "Smaller than in a climb." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 55, "text": "What is the function of the horizontal tail (among other things)?", "options": { "A": "To stabilise the aeroplane around the longitudinal axis", "B": "To stabilise the aeroplane around the lateral axis", "C": "To initiate a curve around the vertical axis", "D": "To stabilise the aeroplane around the vertical axis" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 56, "text": "Deflecting the rudder to the left causes...", "options": { "A": "Pitching of the aircraft to the left", "B": "Yawing of the aircraft to the left.", "C": "Pitching of the aircraft to the right.", "D": "Yawing of the aircraft to the right." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 57, "text": "Differential aileron deflection is used to...", "options": { "A": "Reduce wake turbulence.", "B": "Avoid a stall at low angles of attack.", "C": "Keep the adverse yaw low.", "D": "Increase the rate of descent." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 58, "text": "How is the balance of forces affected during a turn?", "options": { "A": "A lower lift force compensates for a lower net force as compared to level flight", "B": "Lift force must be increased to compensate for the sum of centrifugal and gravitational force", "C": "The horizontal component of the lift force during a turn is the centrifugal force", "D": "The net force results from superposition of gravity and centripetal forces" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 59, "text": "What engine design at a Touring Motor Glider (TMG) results in least drag?", "options": { "A": "Engine and propeller mounted fix on the fuselage", "B": "Engine and propeller mounted stowable on the fuselage", "C": "Engine and propeller mounted fix at the aircraft's nose", "D": "Engine and propeller mounted fix at the horizontal stabilizer" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 60, "text": "What effect is referred to as \"adverse yaw\"?", "options": { "A": "Aileron operation results in a yaw to the desired side due to less drag at the down-deflected aileron", "B": "Rudder operation results in a rolling moment to the opposite side due to more lift generated by the faster moving wing.", "C": "Aileron operation results in a yaw to the opposite side due to more drag at the up-deflected aileron", "D": "Aileron operation results in a yaw to the opposite side due to more drag at the down-deflected aileron" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 61, "text": "What is meant by \"ground effect\"?", "options": { "A": "Decrease of lift and increase of induced drag close to the ground", "B": "Increase of lift and decrease of induced drag close to the ground", "C": "Increase of lift and increase of induced drag close to the ground", "D": "Decrease of lift and decrease of induced drag close to the ground" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 67, "text": "Rudder deflections result in a turn of the aeroplane around the...", "options": { "A": "Rudder axis.", "B": "Vertical axis.", "C": "Lateral axis", "D": "Longitudinal axis." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 68, "text": "Through which factor listed below does the load factor increase during cruise flight?", "options": { "A": "Lower air density", "B": "A forward centre of gravity", "C": "Higher aeroplane weight", "D": "An upward gust" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 69, "text": "During approch to the next updraft, the vertical speed indicator reads 3 m/s descent. Within the updraft you expect a mean rate of climb of 2 m/s. According McCready, how should you adjust the speed during approach of the updraft?", "options": { "A": "The McCready ring should be set to 2 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the sum of current rate of descent at expected rate of climb (5 m/s).", "B": "The McCready ring should be set to 3 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the expected rate of climb (2 m/s).", "C": "The McCready ring should be set to 2 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the current rate of descent (3 m/s).", "D": "Outside of thermal cells, the McCready ring should be set to 0 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the current rate of descent (3 m/s)." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 70, "text": "What has to be considered when operating a sailplane equipped with camper flaps?", "options": { "A": "During approach and landing, camber must not be changed from negative to positive.", "B": "During approach and landing, camber must not be changed from positive to negative.", "C": "During winch launch, camber must be set to full negative.", "D": "During winch launch, camber must be set to full positive." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 75, "text": "Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 3? See figure (PFA-009) Siehe Anlage 2", "options": { "A": "Stagnation point", "B": "Separation point", "C": "Center of pressure", "D": "Transition point" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 81, "text": "Number 2 in the drawing corresponds to the... See figure (PFA-010) Siehe Anlage 1", "options": { "A": "Profile thickness.", "B": "Chord line.", "C": "Chord line.", "D": "Angle of attack." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 82, "text": "The angle (alpha) shown in the figure is referred to as... See figure (PFA-003) DoF: direction of airflow Siehe Anlage 3", "options": { "A": "Lift angle.", "B": "Angle of attack.", "C": "Angle of incidence.", "D": "Angle of inclination" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 83, "text": "The right aileron deflects upwards, the left downwards. How does the aircraft react?", "options": { "A": "Rolling to the left, no yawing", "B": "Rolling to the right, yawing to the left", "C": "Rolling to the left, yawing to the right", "D": "Rolling to the right, yawing to the right" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 84, "text": "What has to be considered when operating a sailplane with water ballast?", "options": { "A": "Best glide angle decreases.", "B": "Significant CG shifts.", "C": "Best glide speed decreases", "D": "It should stay below freezing level." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 88, "text": "Which statement describes a situation of static stability?", "options": { "A": "An aircraft distorted by external impact will return to the original position", "B": "An aircraft distorted by external impact will tend to an even more deflected position", "C": "An aircraft distorted by external impact will maintain the deflected position", "D": "An aircraft distorted by external impact can return to its original position by rudder input" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 89, "text": "A sailplane is operated with additional water ballast. How do best gliding angle and speed of best glide change, when compared to flying without water ballast?", "options": { "A": "Best gliding angle descreases, best glide speed decreases.", "B": "Best gliding angle remains unchanged, best glide speed increases.", "C": "Best gliding angle remains increases, best glide speed increases.", "D": "Best gliding angle remains unchanged, best glide speed decreases." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 90, "text": "Which constructive feature has the purpose to reduce stearing forces?", "options": { "A": "T-tail", "B": "Differential aileron deflection", "C": "Vortex generators", "D": "Aerodynamic rudder balance" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 91, "text": "If surrounded by airflow (v > 0), any arbitrarily shaped body produces...", "options": { "A": "Drag and lift.", "B": "Drag.", "C": "Lift without drag.", "D": "Constant drag at any speed." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 92, "text": "Longitudinal stability is referred to as stability around which axis?", "options": { "A": "Lateral axis", "B": "Propeller axis", "C": "Longitudinal axis", "D": "Vertical axis" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 93, "text": "What describes wing loading?", "options": { "A": "Wing area per weight", "B": "Drag per weight", "C": "Weight per wing area", "D": "Drag per wing area" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 94, "text": "What effect is referred to as adverse yaw?", "options": { "A": "Aileron operation results in a yaw to the desired side due to less drag at the down-deflected aileron", "B": "Rudder operation results in a rolling moment to the opposite side due to more lift generated by the faster moving wing.", "C": "Aileron operation results in a yaw to the opposite side due to more drag at the up-deflected aileron", "D": "Aileron operation results in a yaw to the opposite side due to more drag at the down-deflected aileron" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 95, "text": "What is meant by ground effect?", "options": { "A": "Decrease of lift and increase of induced drag close to the ground", "B": "Increase of lift and decrease of induced drag close to the ground", "C": "Increase of lift and increase of induced drag close to the ground", "D": "Decrease of lift and decrease of induced drag close to the ground" }, "correct": "B" } ], "90": [ { "num": 19, "text": "What does a cloud coverage of \"FEW\" mean in a METAR weather report?", "options": { "A": "5 to 7 eighths", "B": "8 eighths", "C": "3 to 4 eighths", "D": "1 to 2 eighths" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 20, "text": "What does a cloud coverage of \"SCT\" mean in a METAR weather report?", "options": { "A": "5 to 7 eighths", "B": "8 eighths", "C": "3 to 4 eighths", "D": "1 to 2 eighths" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 21, "text": "What does a cloud coverage of \"BKN\" mean in a METAR weather report?", "options": { "A": "1 to 2 eighths", "B": "5 to 7 eighths", "C": "3 to 4 eighths", "D": "8 eighths" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 22, "text": "Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?", "options": { "A": "7500", "B": "7700", "C": "7000", "D": "7600" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 23, "text": "What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?", "options": { "A": "Listen", "B": "Blind", "C": "Transmitting blind", "D": "No reception" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 24, "text": "How often shall a blind transmission be made?", "options": { "A": "Two times", "B": "Four times", "C": "Three times", "D": "One time" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 25, "text": "In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600?", "options": { "A": "Hijacking", "B": "Emergency", "C": "Flight into clouds", "D": "Loss of radio" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 26, "text": "What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?", "options": { "A": "The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route", "B": "The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing", "C": "The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route", "D": "The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 27, "text": "Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?", "options": { "A": "Mayday", "B": "Urgent", "C": "Pan Pan", "D": "Help" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 28, "text": "What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?", "options": { "A": "Radar frequency", "B": "Current frequency", "C": "FIS frequency", "D": "Emergency frequency" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 29, "text": "What kind of information should be included in an urgency message?", "options": { "A": "Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude", "B": "Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude", "C": "Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude", "D": "Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 30, "text": "What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?", "options": { "A": "MF", "B": "LF", "C": "HF", "D": "VHF" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 47, "text": "In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?", "options": { "A": "Up to 5 km", "B": "Greater than 10 km", "C": "Greater than 5 km", "D": "Up to 10 km" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 48, "text": "Urgency messages are defined as...", "options": { "A": "Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.", "B": "Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance.", "C": "Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft", "D": "Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 49, "text": "Distress messages contain...", "options": { "A": "Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance.", "B": "Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft.", "C": "Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight", "D": "Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 50, "text": "What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation?", "options": { "A": "123000 m/s", "B": "300000 km/s", "C": "123000 km/s", "D": "300000 m/s" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 58, "text": "In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?", "options": { "A": "Greater than 10 km", "B": "Up to 5 km", "C": "Greater than 5 km", "D": "Up to 10 km" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 59, "text": "How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight?", "options": { "A": "GAMET", "B": "METAR", "C": "AIRMET", "D": "VOLMET" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 63, "text": "Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?", "options": { "A": "Height of ionosphere", "B": "Altitude", "C": "Twilight error", "D": "Shoreline effect" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 65, "text": "On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?", "options": { "A": "On the appropriate FIS frequency", "B": "On a tower frequency", "C": "On a radar frequency of the lower airspace", "D": "On the current frequency" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 66, "text": "The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing", "options": { "A": "There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit", "B": "It ist the aerodrome of departure", "C": "It is the destination aerodrome", "D": "Approval has been granted before" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 71, "text": "The correct transponder code for emergencies is...", "options": { "A": "7600.", "B": "7500.", "C": "7700.", "D": "7000." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 72, "text": "What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency?", "options": { "A": "Current information", "B": "Navigational information", "C": "Meteorological information", "D": "NOTAMS" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 73, "text": "An ATIS is valid for...", "options": { "A": "45 minutes.", "B": "60 minutes.", "C": "30 minutes.", "D": "10 minutes." }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 74, "text": "Which abbreviation is used for the term abeam?", "options": { "A": "ABB", "B": "ABM", "C": "ABE", "D": "ABA" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 75, "text": "Which abbreviation is used for the term visual flight rules?", "options": { "A": "VFS", "B": "VRU", "C": "VFR", "D": "VMC" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 76, "text": "Which abbreviation is used for the term obstacle?", "options": { "A": "OBST", "B": "OBTC", "C": "OST", "D": "OBS" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 77, "text": "What does the abbreviation FIS stand for?", "options": { "A": "Flight information service", "B": "Flashing information system", "C": "Flight information system", "D": "Flashing information service" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 78, "text": "What does the abbreviaton FIR stand for?", "options": { "A": "Flight information region", "B": "Flight integrity receiver", "C": "Flow integrity required", "D": "Flow information radar" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 79, "text": "What does the abbreviation H24 stand for?", "options": { "A": "No specific opening times", "B": "24 h service", "C": "Sunrise to sunset", "D": "Sunset to sunrise" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 80, "text": "What does the abbreviation HX stand for?", "options": { "A": "24 h service", "B": "Sunrise to sunset", "C": "No specific opening hours", "D": "Sunset to sunrise" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 81, "text": "The directional information 12 o'clock is correctly transmitted as...", "options": { "A": "One two.", "B": "Twelve o'clock.", "C": "One two hundred.", "D": "One two o'clock" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 82, "text": "What is the meaning of the phrase Roger?", "options": { "A": "An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...", "B": "Permission for proposed action is granted", "C": "I understand your message and will comply with it", "D": "I have received all of your last transmission" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 83, "text": "What is the meaning of the phrase Correction?", "options": { "A": "I have received all of your last transmission", "B": "I understand your message and will comply with it", "C": "Permission for proposed action is granted", "D": "An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is..." }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 84, "text": "What is the meaning of the phrase Approved?", "options": { "A": "I understand your message and will comply with it", "B": "Permission for proposed action is granted", "C": "I have received all of your last transmission", "D": "An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is..." }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 85, "text": "What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with yes?", "options": { "A": "Affirm", "B": "Yes", "C": "Affirmative", "D": "Roger" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 86, "text": "What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with no?", "options": { "A": "Negative", "B": "No", "C": "Not", "D": "Finish" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 87, "text": "What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off?", "options": { "A": "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots", "B": "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off", "C": "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off", "D": "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 88, "text": "What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction Next report PAH?", "options": { "A": "Positive", "B": "Wilco", "C": "Report PAH", "D": "Roger" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 89, "text": "What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction Squawk 4321, Call Bremen Radar on 131.325?", "options": { "A": "Roger", "B": "Squawk 4321, 131.325", "C": "Squawk 4321, wilco", "D": "Wilco" }, "correct": "B" }, { "num": 90, "text": "What is the correct way of acknowledging You are now entering airspace Delta?", "options": { "A": "Roger", "B": "Airspace Delta", "C": "Wilco", "D": "Entering" }, "correct": "A" }, { "num": 91, "text": "What does a cloud coverage of FEW mean in a METAR weather report?", "options": { "A": "5 to 7 eighths", "B": "8 eighths", "C": "3 to 4 eighths", "D": "1 to 2 eighths" }, "correct": "D" }, { "num": 92, "text": "What does a cloud coverage of SCT mean in a METAR weather report?", "options": { "A": "5 to 7 eighths", "B": "8 eighths", "C": "3 to 4 eighths", "D": "1 to 2 eighths" }, "correct": "C" }, { "num": 93, "text": "What does a cloud coverage of BKN mean in a METAR weather report?", "options": { "A": "1 to 2 eighths", "B": "5 to 7 eighths", "C": "3 to 4 eighths", "D": "8 eighths" }, "correct": "B" } ] }