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Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass...

is exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

can be compensated by trim and pilot's control inputs.

is not permissible and essentially dangerous.

is only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %.

What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?

142 lbs

142 kg

74 kg

74 lbs

The term "center of gravity" is defined as...

the point at which the total mass of the aeroplane is considered to act.

the heaviest point on an aeroplane.

another designation for the neutral point.

half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.

The center of gravity (CG) defines...

the point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

the product of mass and balance arm.

the point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

the distance from the datum to the position of a mass.

The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...

distance of a mass from the center of gravity.

point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass.

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

the front C.G. limit and the datum line.

the front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit.

the C.G. of a mass and the datum line.

the C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit.

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

sum of a mass and a balance arm.

product of a mass and a balance arm.

difference of a mass and a balance arm.

quotient of a mass and a balance arm.

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

documentation of the annual inspection.

performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

certificate of airworthiness.

The empty weight and the corresponding center of gravity (CG) of an aircraft are initially determined...

for one aircraft of a type only, since all aircraft of the same type have the same mass and CG position.

by calculation.

by weighing.

through data provided by the aircraft manufacturer.

Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?

Weight and balance

Normal procedures

Performance

Limitations

The position of the center of gravity equals...

137.5 in.

142 in.

147.5 in.

145.7 in.

For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 725 kg and a total moment of 650 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)?

1

3

2

4

Which factor shortens landing distance?

Heavy rain

High pressure altitude

High density altitude

Strong head wind

The angle of descent is defined as...

the ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°].

the ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in percent [%].

the angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in degrees [°].

the angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in percent [%].

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation?

A

C

D

B

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

D

B

A

C

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024)

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

Altitude 9500 m MSL

Height 9500 ft

Flight Level 95

Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...

flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained.

flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, it should be left without delay.

flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited.

flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation.

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

next airport operator en-route.

Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

Flight Information Service (FIS).

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

Transmission of hazard reports

Approved exceptions

Requires flight plans

Regular location messages

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %.

compensated by the pilot's control inputs.

exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

not permissible and essentially dangerous.

The center of gravity has to be located...

right of the lateral C. G. limit.

behind the rear C.G. limit.

in front of the front C.G. limit.

between the front and the rear C.G. limit.

The empty weight and the corresponding center of gravity (CG) of an aircraft are initially determined...

through data provided by the aircraft manufacturer.

for one aircraft of a type only, since all aircraft of the same type have the same mass and CG position.

by calculation.

by weighing.

Loads must be adequately secured in order to...

allow steep turns.

prevent excessive 'g'-loading during the landing flare.

carry extra fuel.

avoid any centre of gravity (C.G.) movements.

The total weight of an aeroplane is acting vertically through the...

center of pressure.

stagnation point.

neutral point.

center of gravity.

The center of gravity (CG) defines...

the point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

the distance from the datum to the position of a mass.

the product of mass and balance arm.

the point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

product of a mass and a balance arm.

quotient of a mass and a balance arm.

sum of a mass and a balance arm.

difference of a mass and a balance arm.

The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...

distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass.

point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

distance of a mass from the center of gravity.

point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

the front C.G. limit and the datum line.

the C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit.

the C.G. of a mass and the datum line.

the front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit.

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

certificate of airworthiness.

mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

documentation of the annual inspection.

Which factor shortens landing distance?

High density altitude

Strong head wind

Heavy rain

High pressure altitude

Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...

flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation.

flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited.

flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained.

flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, it should be left without delay.

What is the purpose of "catch lines" in visual navigation?

To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024)

Flight Level 95

Altitude 9500 m MSL

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

Height 9500 ft

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

Flight Information Service (FIS).

next airport operator en-route.

Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

While planning a cross country gliding flight, what ground structure should be avoided enroute?

Moist ground, water areas, marsh areas.

Stone quarries and large sand areas.

Areas with buildings, concrete and asphalt.

Highways, railroad tracks and channels.

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

D

A

C

B

What distance can be covered during a glide in a glider plane with glide ratio 1/30 from a height of 1500 m? (Neglect wind and thermal effects)

45 NM

30 km

45 km

81 NM

SPL - Flight Performance and Planning

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