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109) Maximum and minimum values of V1 are limited by : 102) With regard to a take-off from a wet runway, which of the
following statements is correct?
B V2 and VMCA B The screen height can be lowered to reduce the mass
penalties.
C VR and VMCA
C When the runway is wet, the V1 reduction is sufficient to
D V2 and VMCG maintain the same margins on the runway length.
A 73 and 84 KIAS
106) Balanced V1 is selected
B 68 and 78 KIAS
C 65 and 75 KIAS
A for a runway length limited take-off with a clearway to give
the highest mass.
D 71 and 82 KIAS B if it is equal to V2.
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165) (For this question use annex 032-4744A) 111) ETOPS flight is a twin engine jet aeroplane flight
Considering a rate of climb diagram (ROC versus TAS) conducted over a route, where no suitable airport is
for an aeroplane. Which of the diagrams shows the within an area of
correct curves for "flaps down" compared to "clean"
configuration? A 75 minutes flying time at the approved one engine out cruise
speed.
A d
B 60 minutes flying time in still air at the approved one engine
B a out cruise speed.
D c
D 30 minutes flying time at the normal cruising speed.
B Increases only if there is no wind. B A slush covered runway must be cleared before take-off,
even if the performance data for contaminated runway is
C Increases. available.
96) The speed for best rate of climb is called D The greater the depth of contamination at constant take-off
mass, the more V1 has to be decreased to compensate for
decreasing friction.
A VO.
B VY.
113) If the thrust available exceeds the thrust required for
level flight
C VX.
A the aeroplane accelerates if the altitude is maintained.
D V2.
B the aeroplane descends if the airspeed is maintained.
110) Two identical aeroplanes at different masses are C the aeroplane decelerates if it is in the region of reversed
descending at idle thrust. Which of the following command.
statements correctly describes their descent
characteristics ? D the aeroplane decelerates if the altitude is maintained.
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115) The induced drag of an aeroplane 87) The danger associated with low speed and/or high
speed buffet
A is independent of the airspeed. A limits the maneuvering load factor at high altitudes.
B increases with increasing airspeed. B can be reduced by increasing the load factor.
D decreases with increasing gross weight. D has to be considered at take-off and landing.
116) Which statement, in relation to the climb limited take-off 76) Given a jet aircraft. Which order of increasing speeds in
mass of a jet aeroplane, is correct? the performance diagram is correct?
A 50% of a head wind is taken into account when determining A Vs, Maximum range speed, Vx
the climb limited take-off mass.
B On high elevation airports equipped with long runways the B Maximum endurance speed, Maximum range speed, Vx
aeroplane will always be climb limited.
C Vs, Vx, Maximum range speed
C The climb limited take-off mass decreases with increasing
OAT. D Maximum endurance speed, Long range speed, Maximum
range speed
D The climb limited take-off mass is determined at the speed
for best rate of climb.
77) If the climb speed schedule is changed from 280/.74 to
290/.74 the new crossover altitude is
117) How is V2 affected if T/O flaps 20° is chosen instead of
T/O flaps 10°? A unchanged.
A V2 increases in proportion to the angle at which the flaps are B only affected by the aeroplane gross mass.
set.
D V2 has the same value in both cases. 78) Reduced take-off thrust should normally not be used
when:
118) Which of the jet engine ratings below is not a certified A it is dark.
rating?
B the runway is wet.
A Go-Around Thrust
C obstacles are present close to the end of the runway.
B Maximum Take-off Thrust
D the runway is contaminated.
C Maximum Cruise Thrust
D Maximum Continuous Thrust 79) Which data can be extracted from the Buffet Onset
Boundary Chart?
107) Which statement regarding the influence of a runway A The value of the Mach number at which low speed and
down-slope is correct for a balanced take-off? Down- shockstall occur at various weights and altitudes.
slope...
B The values of the Mach number at which low speed and
A increases V1 and reduces the accelerate stop distance Mach buffet occur at various masses and altitudes.
required (ASDR).
C The value of maximum operating Mach number (MMO) at
B reduces V1 and increases the accelerate stop distance various masses and power settings.
required (ASDR).
D The value of the critical Mach number at various masses
and altitudes.
C increases V1 and increases the take-off distance required
(TODR).
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80) With zero wind, the angle of attack for maximum range 98) Which one of the following is not affected by a tail wind?
for an aeroplane with turbojet engines is:
A equal to that of maximum lift to drag ratio. A the field limited take-off mass.
D lower than that of maximum lift to drag ratio. D the climb limited take-off mass.
81) The speed V2 is defined for jet aeroplane as 86) In a steady descending flight (descent angle GAMMA)
equilibrium of forces acting on the aeroplane is given by:
(T = Thrust, D = Drag, W = Weight)
A take-off climb speed or speed at 35 ft.
A T + D = - W sin GAMMA
B lift off speed.
B T + W sin GAMMA = D
C take-off decision speed.
C T - W sin GAMMA = D
D critical engine failure speed.
D T - D = W sin GAMMA
A inferior to 95 kts
C equal to 125 kt
D equal to 95 kt
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89) Consider the graphic representation of the power 94) (For this question use annex 032-2211A)
required versus true air speed (TAS), for a jet aeroplane Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the
with a given mass. When drawing the tangent out of the movement of the power required curve with increasing
origin, the point of contact determines the speed of: altitude .(H1 < H2)
90) Which of the following statements is correct ? 95) What is the most important aspect of the 'backside of
the power curve'?
A If a clearway or a stopway is used, the liftoff point must be A The elevator must be pulled to lower the nose.
attainable at least at the end of the permanent runway
surface.
B The speed is unstable.
B A stopway means an area beyond the take-off runway, able
to support the aeroplane during an aborted take-off. C The aeroplane will not stall.
C An underrun is an area beyond the runway end which can be D The altitude cannot be maintained.
used for an aborted take-off.
A has no effect on the take-off speed V1. B The lift coefficient increases with increasing altitude.
B decreases the take-off speed V1. C Only at low speeds the lift coefficient decreases with
increasing altitude.
C decreases the TAS for take-off. D The lift coefficient is independant of altitude.
A the radius of the turn and the bank angle. B TAS is constant.
C the radius of the turn and the weight of the aeroplane. D TAS decreases.
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119) In the drag versus TAS curve for a jet aeroplane, the 149) A 'Balanced Field Length' is said to exist where:
speed for maximum range corresponds with:
A the point of contact of the tangent from the origin to the drag A The accelerate stop distance is equal to the take-off
curve. distance available.
B the point of intersection of the parasite drag curve and the B The clearway does not equal the stopway.
induced drag curve.
C The accelerate stop distance is equal to the all engine take-
C the point of contact of the tangent from the origin to the off distance.
parasite drag curve.
D The one engine out take-off distance is equal to the all
D the point of contact of the tangent from the origin to the engine take-off distance.
induced drag curve.
C -1267 ft / min.
146) A runway is contaminated with 0.5 cm of wet snow.
The flight manual of a light twin nevertheless authorises D 0 ft / min.
a landing in these conditions.
The landing distance will be, in relation to that for a dry
runway:
151) Complete the following statement regarding the take-off
A reduced performance of an aeroplane in performance class A.
Following an engine failure at (i) ........... and allowing for
B substantially decreased a reaction time of (ii) ........... a correctly loaded aircraft
must be capable of decelerating to a halt within the (iii)
.........
C increased
A (i) V1 (ii) 2 seconds (iii) Accelerate - stop distance
D unchanged available.
C 1.15 Vs for four-engine turboprop aeroplanes and 1.20 Vs D At higher temperatures the VMBE determines the climb limit
for two or three-engine turboprop aeroplanes. mass.
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143) (For this question use annex 032-6583A or Performance 157) During the flight preparation a pilot makes a mistake by
Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.3) selecting a V1 greater than that required. Which problem
Using the climb performance chart, for the single engine will occur when the engine fails at a speed immediatly
aeroplane, determine the rate of climb and the gradient above the correct value of V1?
of climb in the following conditions:
Given : A The stop distance required will exceed the stop distance
O.A.T at Take-off: ISA available.
Airport pressure altitude: 3000 ft
Aeroplane mass: 3450 lbs B The one engine out take-off distance required may exceed
Speed: 100 KIAS the take-off distance available.
A 1310 ft/min and 11,3% C V2 may be too high so that climb performance decreases.
A that speed at which the PIC should decide to continue or not B Maximum range speed increases and maximum climb angle
the take-off in the case of an engine failure. speed increases.
B the lowest airspeed required to retract flaps without stall C Maximum range speed increases and maximum climb angle
problems. speed stays constant.
C the lowest safety airspeed at which the aeroplane is under D Maximum range speed decreases and maximum climb
control with aerodynamic surfaces in the case of an engine angle speed increases.
failure.
D the take-off safety speed. 159) (For this question use annex 032-6573A or Performance
Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4)
With regard to the landing chart for the single engine
aeroplane determine the landing distance from a height
142) The speed VS is defined as
of 50 ft .
A does not have any noticeable effect on climb performance. C approximately : 1450 feet
B reduces the angle of climb but increases the rate of climb. D approximately :1794 feet
A TAS decreases.
C IAS increases.
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161) The speed V2 of a jet aeroplane must be greater than: 132) Which of the following sets of factors will increase the
climb-limited TOM?
C 1.3V1.
C Low flap setting, high PA, low OAT.
162) When an aircraft takes off with the mass limited by the 73) (For this question use annex 032-6580A or Performance
TODA: Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.2)
With regard to the take off performance chart for the
A the actual take-off mass equals the field length limited take- single engine aeroplane determine the take off distance
off mass. over a 50 ft obstacle height.
B the distance from brake release to V1 will be equal to the Given :
distance from V1 to the 35 feet point. O.A.T : 30°C
Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft
C the "balanced take-off distance" equals 115% of the "all Aeroplane Mass: 2950 lbs
engine take-off distance". Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Approach setting
D the end of the runway will be cleared by 35 feet following an Runway: Short, wet grass, firm subsoil
engine failure at V1. Correction factor: 1.25 (for runway conditions)
A 1600 ft
163) A runway is contaminated by a 0,5 cm layer of wet snow.
The take-off is nevertheless authorized by a light-twin's B 2000 ft
flight manual.
The take-off distance in relation to a dry runway will be:
C 2375 ft
A very significantly decreased
D 1900 ft
B increased
349) A jet aeroplane is flying long range cruise. How does the B is the altitude at which the aeroplane reaches a maximum
specific range / fuel flow change? rate of climb of 100 ft/min.
A Decrease / decrease. C is the altitude at which the rate of climb theoretically is zero.
B Increase / decrease. D can be reached only with minimim steady flight speed
C Increase / increase.
123) The maximum indicated air speed of a piston engined
D Decrease / increase. aeroplane, in level flight, is reached:
153) Which of the following combinations basically has an B at the practical ceiling.
effect on the angle of descent in a glide?
(Ignore compressibility effects.)
C at the lowest possible altitude.
A Configuration and mass.
D at the optimum cruise altitude.
B Configuration and angle of attack.
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124) In unaccelerated climb 129) (For this question use annex 032-3591A or Performance
Manual MRJT 1 Figure 4.5)
Consider the take-off performance for the twin jet
A thrust equals drag plus the uphill component of the gross aeroplane climb limit chart. Why has the wind been
weight in the flight path direction. omitted from the chart?
B thrust equals drag plus the downhill component of the gross A There is a built-in safety measure.
weight in the flight path direction.
C lift is greater than the gross weight. B The climb limit performances are taken relative to the air.
D lift equals weight plus the vertical component of the drag. C The effect of the wind must be taken from another chart.
A if the aeroplane mass is decreased. 144) How is wind considered in the take-off performance data
of the Aeroplane Operations Manuals ?
B if the temperature (OAT) is increased.
A Unfactored headwind and tailwind components are used.
C if the tailwind component is decreased.
B Not more than 80% headwind and not less than 125%
tailwind.
D if the aeroplane mass is increased.
C Since take-offs with tailwind are not permitted, only
headwinds are considered.
126) Regarding the obstacle limited take-off mass, which of
the following statements is correct? D Not more than 50% of a headwind and not less than 150%
of the tailwind.
A The obstacle limited mass can never be lower than the climb
limited take-off mass.
131) On a reciprocating engined aeroplane, with increasing
B The maximum bank angle which can be used is 10°. altitude at constant gross mass, angle of attack and
configuraton the drag
C A take-off in the direction of an obstacle is also permitted in
tail wind condition. A remains unchanged but the TAS increases.
D Wind speed plays no role when calculating this particular B remains unchanged but the the CAS increases.
mass.
C increases at constant TAS.
127) A jet aeroplane is climbing at a constant IAS and D decreases and the CAS decreases too because of the lower
maximum climb thrust, how will the climb angle / the air density.
pitch angle change?
128) Reduced take-off thrust should normally not be used D obstacle clearance during descent to the net level-off altitude
when:
D it is dark.
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133) Which statement is correct for a descent without engine 138) Which of the equations below defines specific range
thrust at maximum lift to drag ratio speed? (SR)?
A The mass of an aeroplane does not have any effect on the A SR = Groundspeed/Total Fuel Flow
speed for descent.
B SR = True Airspeed/Total Fuel Flow
B The higher the gross mass the greater is the speed for
descent.
C SR = Indicated Airspeed/Total Fuel Flow
C The higher the gross mass the lower is the speed for
descent. D SR = Mach Number/Total Fuel Flow
D It will increase the accelerate stop distance available. C 5°, both limitations are increased
D decreases. B Yes, the difference is that for a given angle of attack both
the vertical and forward speeds of the heavier aeroplane will
be larger.
D V1 remains constant. A An aeroplane usually flies above the optimum cruise altitude,
as this provides the largest specific range.
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130) A four jet-engined aeroplane (mass = 150 000 kg) is 10) Following a take-off determined by the 50ft (15m) screen
established on climb with all engines operating. The lift- height, a light twin climbs on a 10% over-the-ground
to-drag ratio is 14. climb gradient.
Each engine has a thrust of 75 000 Newtons. The
gradient of climb is: It will clear a 900 m high obstacle in relation to the
(given: g= 10 m/s²) runway (horizontally), situated at 10 000 m from the 50 ft
clearing point with an obstacle clearance of:
A 1.286%.
A 85 m
B 27%.
B It will not clear the obstacle
C 7.86%.
C 115 m
D 12.86%.
D 100 m
18) How does the best angle of climb and best rate of climb
vary with increasing altitude? 11) Moving the center of gravity from the forward to the aft
limit (gross mass, altitude and airspeed remain
A Both decrease. unchanged)
C Best angle of climb increases while best rate of climb B affects neither drag nor power required.
decreases.
C increases the induced drag.
D Best angle of climb decreases while best rate of climb
increases. D decreases the induced drag and reduces the power required.
D is the altitude at which the specific range reaches its D decreases slightly because of the lower air density.
minimum.
8) A lower airspeed at constant mass and altitude requires 13) During certification test flights for a turbojet aeroplane,
the actual measured take-off runs from brake release to
a point equidistant between the point at which VLOF is
A less thrust and a lower coefficient of lift. reached and the point at which the aeroplane is 35 feet
above the take-off surface are:
B more thrust and a lower coefficient of lift. - 1747 m, all engines operating
- 1950 m, with the critical engine failure recognized at
V1, the other factors remaining unchanged.
C more thrust and a lower coefficient of drag.
Considering both possibilities to determine the take-off
run (TOR). What is the correct distance?
D a higher coefficient of lift.
A 1950 m.
9) At a constant Mach number the thrust and the fuel flow B 2009 m.
of a jet engine
C 2243 m.
A increase in proportion to the ambient pressure at constant
temperature. D 2096 m.
B decrease in proportion to the ambient pressure at constant
temperature.
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14) (For this question use annex 032-6586A or Flight 5) Given that:
planning Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.3 Table 2.3.1) VEF= Critical engine failure speed
Using the Power Setting Table, for the single engine VMCG= Ground minimum control speed
aeroplane, determine the cruise TAS and fuel flow VMCA= Air minimum control speed
(lbs/hr) with full throttle and cruise lean mixture in the VMU= Minimum unstick speed
following conditions: V1= Take-off decision speed
Given : VR= Rotation speed
OAT: 3°C V2 min.= Minimum take-off safety speed
Pressure altitude: 6000 ft The correct formula is:
Power: Full throttle / 21,0 in/Hg./ 2100 RPM
A 1.05 VMCA<= VEF<= V1
A 131 kt and 56,9 lbs/hr
B 1.05 VMCG< VEF<= VR
B 125 kt and 55,7 lbs/hr
C V2min<= VEF<= VMU
C 134 kt and 55,7 lbs/hr
D VMCG<=VEF < V1
D 136 kt and 56,9 lbs/hr
B Due to higher TAS at this mass it takes more time to D The use of a reduced Vr is sufficient to maitain the same
develop the optimal rate of descent, because of the inertia safety margins as for a dry runway
involved.
C All the curves start at the same point, which is situated 20) Reduced take-off thrust should normally not be used
outside the chart. when:
D Because at this mass it takes about 3 minutes to decelerate
A it is dark.
to the optimum speed for drift down at the original cruising
level.
B the runway is dry.
A 10% 21) The long range cruise speed is in relation to the speed
for maximum range cruise.
B 2.5%
A Lower
C 5%
B Depending on the OAT and net mass.
D 7.5%
C Depending on density altitude and mass.
17) The point at which a tangent out of the origin touches D Higher
the power required curve
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22) (For this question use annex 032-6585A or Flight 26) The required Take-off Distance (TOD) and the field
planning Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.2 Table 2.2.3) length limited Take-off Mass (TOM) are different for the
Using the Power Setting Table, for the single engine zero flap case and take-off position flap case. What is
aeroplane, determine the cruise TAS and fuel flow the result of flap setting in take-off position compared to
(lbs/hr) with full throttle and cruise lean mixture in the zero flap position?
following conditions:
A Increased TOD required and decreased field length limited
Given: TOM.
OAT: 13°C
Pressure altitude: 8000 ft B Increased TOD required and increased field length limited
RPM: 2300 TOM.
A 160 kt and 71,1 lbs/hr C Decreased TOD required and decreased field length limited
TOM.
B 159 kt and 71,7 lbs/hr
D Decreased TOD required and increased field length limited
TOM.
C 160 kt and 69,3 lbs/hr
23) The rate of climb A is the airspeed of the aeroplane upon reaching 35 feet above
the take-off surface.
A is approximately climb gradient times true airspeed divided B is the airspeed on the ground at which the pilot is assumed
by 100. to have made a decision to continue or discontinue the take-
off.
B is the downhill component of the true airspeed.
C is always equal to VEF (Engine Failure speed).
C is angle of climb times true airspeed.
D is an airspeed at which the aeroplane is airborne but below
D is the horizontal component of the true airspeed. 35 ft and the pilot is assumed to have made a decision to
continue or discontinue the take-off .
Given : A a greater field length limited take off mass but with a higher
O.A.T : ISA V1
Pressure Altitude: 4000 ft
Headwind component: 5 kt B the obstacle clearance limit to be increased with no effect on
Flaps: up V1
Runway: Tarred and Dry
Factored runway length: 2000 ft C the obstacle clearance limit to be increased with an higher
Obstacle height: 50 ft V1
A 3000 lbs D a greater field length limited take off mass but with a lower
V1
B 2900 lbs
D 3240 lbs
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350) Which statement is correct for a descent without engine 354) Which statement regarding V1 is correct?
thrust at maximum lift to drag ratio speed?
A A tailwind component increases fuel and time to descent. A V1 is not allowed to be greater than VMCG.
B A tailwind component decreases the ground distance. B When determining the V1, reverse thrust is only allowed to
be taken into account on the remaining symmetric engines.
C A tailwind component increases the ground distance.
C The V1 correction for up-slope is negative.
D A headwind component increases the ground distance. D V1 is not allowed to be greater than VR.
351) Which of the following is true according to JAA 355) The 'maximum tyre speed' limits:
regulations for turbopropeller powered aeroplanes not
performing a steep approach?
A VR, or VMU if this is lower than VR.
A Maximum Take-off Run is 0,5 x runway.
B V1 in kt ground speed.
B Maximum use of clearway is 1,5 x runway.
C VLOF in terms of ground speed.
C Maximum Landing Distance at the destination aerodrome
and at any alternate aerodrome is 0,7 x LDA (Landing D V1 in kt TAS.
Distance Available).
352) Under which condition should you fly considerably A a higher V1.
lower (4 000 ft or more) than the optimum altitude ?
B a longer take-off run.
A If at the lower altitude either more headwind or less tailwind
can be expected. C a shorter ground roll.
353) Which of the following statements is applicable to the B The speed for maximum rate of climb.
acceleration height at the beginning of the 3rd climb
segment ? C The speed, at which the flaps may be selected one position
further UP.
A The minimum legally allowed acceleration height is at 1500
ft. D The speed for maximum climb angle Vx.
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7) Which of the following statements is correct? 363) The take-off run is
A The performance limited take-off mass is independant of the A the horizontal distance along the take-off path from the start
wind component. of the take-off to a point equidistant between the point at
which VLOF is reached and the point at which the aeroplane
B The accelerate stop distance required is independant of the is 35 ft above the take-off surface.
runway condition.
B 1.5 times the distance from the point of brake release to a
C The take-off distance with one engine out is independant of point equidistant between the point at which VLOF is
the wind component. reached and the point at which the aeroplane attains a
height of 35 ft above the runway with all engines operative.
D The climb limited take-off mass is independant of the wind
component. C 1.15 times the distance from the point of brake release to the
point at which VLOF is reached assuming a failure of the
critical engine at V1.
360) The coefficient of lift can be increased either by flap
extension or by D the distance of the point of brake release to a point
equidistant between the point at which VLOF is reached and
the point at which the aeroplane attains a height of 50 ft
A increasing the CAS.
above the runway assuming a failure of the critical engine at
V1.
B increasing the angle of attack.
A TAS for maximum range will increase with increased altitude C The take-off distance available is lower than the take-off
while TAS for maximum endurance will decrease with distance required one engine out at V1.
increased altitude.
D The actual take-off mass (TOM) including a margin is
B both will increase with increasing altitude. greater than the performance limited TOM.
A 10.7 kg/NM.
B 8.17 kg/NM.
C 14 kg/NM.
D 11.7 kg/NM.
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1) The optimum cruise altitude is 64) The drift down requirements are based on:
A the pressure altitude up to which a cabin altitude of 8000 ft A the actual engine thrust output at the altitude of engine
can be maintained. failure.
B the pressure altitude at which the speed for high speed B the maximum flight path gradient during the descent.
buffet as TAS is a maximum.
C the landing mass limit at the alternate.
C the pressure altitude at which the best specific range can be
achieved.
D the obstacle clearance during a descent to the new cruising
altitude if an engine has failed.
D the pressure altitude at which the fuel flow is a maximum.
C Executing a desired step climb at high altitude can be limited D VR must not be less than 1.1 VMCA and not less than V1.
by buffet onset at g-loads larger than 1.
3) Which speed provides maximum obstacle clearance A fuel jettisoning should be started at the beginning of drift
during climb? down.
A The speed for which the ratio between rate of climb and B the recommended drift down speed should be disregarded
forward speed is maximum. and it should be flown at the stall speed plus 10 kt.
56) With all engines out, a pilot wants to fly for maximum
359) The stopway is an area which allows an increase only in : time. Therefore he has to fly the speed corresponding to:
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57) Which of the following statements with regard to the 61) (For this question use annex 032-6570A or Performance
actual acceleration height at the beginning of the 3rd Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4)
climb segment is correct? With regard to the landing chart for the single engine
aeroplane determine the landing distance from a height
A The minimum value according to regulations is 1000 ft. of 50 ft .
B the length of the take-off run available plus the length of the
clearway available.
52) Maximum endurance for a piston engined aeroplane is
C the runway length minus stopway. achieved at:
D the runway length plus half of the clearway. A The speed that approximately corresponds to the maximum
rate of climb speed.
A increases slightly with increasing airspeed. D The speed that corresponds to the speed for maximum
climb angle.
B is independent of the airspeed.
C decreases slightly with increasing airspeed. 63) (For this question use annex 032-6582A or Performance
Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.3)
D increases with decreasing OAT. Using the climb performance chart, for the single engine
aeroplane, determine the ground distance to reach a
height of 1500 ft above the reference zero inthe
following conditions:
60) During certification flight testing on a four engine
Given :
turbojet aeroplane the actual take-off distances
O.A.T at Take-off: ISA
measured are:
Airport pressure altitude: 5000 ft
- 3050 m with failure of the critical engine recognised at
Aeroplane mass: 3300 lbs
V1
Speed: 100 KIAS
- 2555 m with all engines operating and all other things
Wind component: 5 kts Tailwind
being equal
A 3050 m B 18 073 ft
B 3513 m C 20 109 ft
C 2555 m D 16 665 ft
D 2938 m
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51) For a turboprop powered aeroplane, a 2200 m long 69) Which of the following statements is correct?
runway at the destination aerodrome is expected to be
"wet". The "dry runway" landing distance, should not
exceed: A VR is the speed at which, during rotation, the nose wheel
comes off the runway.
A 1540 m.
B VR is the speed at which the pilot should start to rotate the
aeroplane.
B 1147 m.
C VR should not be higher than V1.
C 1339 m.
D VR should not be higher than 1.05 VMCG.
D 1771 m.
C 52 000 kg
67) A flight is planned with a turbojet aeroplane to an
aerodrome with a landing distance available of 2400 m. D 56 000 kg
Which of the following is the maximum landing distance
for a dry runway?
72) Which of the following answers is true?
A 1 440 m.
B 1 250 m. A V1 > VR
D 1 655 m. C V1 <= VR
D V1 > Vlof
68) How does the thrust of fixed propeller vary during take-
off run ? The thrust
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166) Which of the equations below expresses approximately 31) Which one of the following statements concerning drift-
the unaccelerated percentage climb gradient for small down is correct?
climb angles?
A The drift-down procedure requires a minimum descent angle
A Climb Gradient = ((Thrust - Drag)/Weight) x 100 after an engine failure at cruising altitude.
B Climb Gradient = ((Thrust + Drag)/Lift) x 100 B The drift-down procedure requires a minimum obstacle
clearance of 35 ft.
C Climb Gradient = ((Thrust - Mass)/Lift) x 100
C An engine failure at high cruising altitude will always result in
a drift-down, because it is not permitted to fly the same
D Cimb Gradient = (Lift/Weight) x 100 altitude with one engine inoperative as with all engines
operating.
62) On a long distance flight the gross mass decreases D When determining the obstacle clearance during drift-down,
continuously as a consequence of the fuel consumption. fuel dumping may be taken into account.
The result is:
A The speed must be increased to compensate the lower 32) Two identical turbojet aeroplanes (whose specific fuel
mass. consumption is assumed to be constant) are in a
holding pattern at the same altitude. The mass of the
B The specific range increases and the optimum altitude first one is 95 000 kg and its hourly fuel consumption is
decreases. equal to 3100 kg/h. Since the mass of the second one is
105 000 kg, its hourly fuel consumption is:
C The specific range decreases and the optimum altitude
increases. A 3787 kg/h
D The specific range and the optimum altitude increases. B 3426 kg/h
C 3259 kg/h
41) The Density Altitude
D 3602 kg/h
A is used to calculate the FL above the Transition Altitude.
B is used to determine the aeroplane performance. 33) As long as an aeroplane is in a positive climb
D is used to establish minimum clearance of 2.000 feet over B VX is sometimes below and sometimes above VY
mountains. depending on altitude.
C 4,7 %
D The climb limited take-off mass is the highest.
D 4,9 %
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35) What happens to the drag of a jet aeroplane if, during 40) For take-off obstacle clearance calculations, obstacles
the initial climb after take off, constant IAS is in the first segment may be avoided
maintained?
(Assume a constant mass.) A by banking not more than 15° between 50 ft and 400 ft
above the runway elevation.
A The drag decreases.
B by banking as much as needed if aeroplane is more than 50
B The drag increases initially and decreases thereafter. ft above runway elevation.
C the point where a tangent from the origin touches the drag
C IAS decreases and TAS increases.
curve.
D the lowest point of the drag curve. D IAS increases and TAS decreases.
37) The speed VR 42) Which of the following factors leads to the maximum
flight time of a glide?
D 120 kt
44) The second segment begins
A the field length limited take-off mass decreases but the B when flap retraction begins.
climb limited take-off mass increases.
B the field length limited take-off mass increases but the climb C when flaps are selected up.
limited take-off mass decreases.
D when acceleration starts from V2 to the speed for flap
C the field length limited take-off mass and the climb limited retraction.
take-off mass decreases.
D the field length limited take-off mass and the climb limited
take-off mass increases.
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45) The stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed 50) Higher gross mass at the same altitude decreases the
at which the aeroplane is controllable in landing gradient and the rate of climb whereas
configuration is abbreviated as
A VY and VX are increased.
A VS1.
B VX is increased and VY is decreased.
B VS.
C VY and VX are not affected by a higher gross mass.
C VMC.
D VY and VX are decreased.
D VSO.
47) What will be the effect on an aeroplane's performance if 292) When flying the "Backside of Thrustcurve" means
aerodrome pressure altitude is decreased?
A a lower airspeed requires more thrust.
A It will increase the take-off distance required.
B the thrust required is independent of the airspeed.
B It will increase the take-off ground run.
48) An aeroplane carries out a descent from FL 410 to FL 282) VR cannot be lower than:
270 at cruise Mach number, and from FL 270 to FL 100 at
the IAS reached at FL 270.
How does the angle of descent change in the first and in A 105% of V1 and VMCA.
the second part of the descent?
Assume idle thrust and clean configuration and ignore B 1.2 Vs for twin and three engine jet aeroplane.
compressibility effects.
C 1.15 Vs for turbo-prop with three or more engines.
A Increases in the first part; is constant in the second.
D V1 and 105% of VMCA.
B Increases in the first part; decreases in the second.
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284) On a dry runway the accelerate stop distance is 288) (For this question use annex 032-2219A or Performance
increased Manual SEP1 1 Figure 2.4 )
With regard to the graph for landing performance, what
A by headwind. is the minimum headwind component required in order
to land at Helgoland airport?
B by low outside air temperature. Given:
Runway length: 1300 ft
Runway elevation: MSL
C by a lower take-off mass because the aeroplane accelerates
Weather: assume ISA conditions
faster to V1.
Mass: 3200 lbs
Obstacle height: 50 ft
D by uphill slope.
A No wind.
286) With an true airspeed of 194 kt and a vertical speed of 1 B Lift-off IAS.
000 ft/min, the climb gradient is about :
C Lift-off TAS.
A 3°
D Lift-off EAS.
B 3%
C 5°
164) The maximum operating altitude for a certain aeroplane
with a pressurised cabin
D 8%
A is dependent on aerodynamic ceiling.
287) Concerning the landing gear, which of the following B is dependent on the OAT.
factors would limit the take-off mass?
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279) Why are 'step climbs' used on long distance flights ? 296) In which of the following distances can the length of a
stopway be included?
A Step climbs do not have any special purpose for jet A In the accelerate stop distance available.
aeroplanes; they are used for piston engine aeroplanes only.
B To respect ATC flight level constraints. B In the one-engine failure case, take-off distance.
C To fly as close as possible to the optimum altitude as C In the all-engine take-off distance.
aeroplane mass reduces.
D In the take-off run available.
D Step climbs are only justified if at the higher altitude less
headwind or more tailwind can be expected.
297) For jet aeroplanes which of the following statements is
correct?
293) If the take-off mass of an aeroplane is brake energy
limited a higher uphill slope would A When determining the maximum allowable landing mass at
destination, 60% of the available distance is taken into
A have no effect on the maximum mass for take-off. account, if the runway is expected to be dry.
B decrease the required take-off distance. B In any case runway slope is one of the factors taken into
account when determining the required landing field length.
C increase the maximum mass for take-off.
C An anti-skid system malfunction has no effect on the
required landing field length.
D decrease the maximum mass for take-off.
D The required landing field length is the distance from 35 ft to
the full stop point.
294) The approach climb requirement has been established
so that the aeroplane will achieve:
298) (For this question use annex 032-6571A or Performance
A manoeuverability during approach with full flaps and gear Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4)
down, all engines operating. With regard to the landing chart for the single engine
aeroplane determine the landing distance from a height
B minimum climb gradient in the event of a go-around with one of 50 ft .
engine inoperative.
Given :
C obstacle clearance in the approach area. O.A.T : ISA
Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft
D manoeuverability in the event of landing with one engine Aeroplane Mass: 3500 lbs
inoperative. Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Landing position (down)
Runway: Tarred and Dry
295) (For this question use annex 032-6574A or Performance
Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.1)
A approximately : 1700 feet
With regard to the take off performance chart for the
single engine aeroplane determine the take off distance B approximately :1150 feet
to a height of 50 ft .
C approximately : 1500 feet
Given :
O.A.T : 30°C D approximately : 920 feet
Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 3450 lbs
Tailwind component: 2.5 kt
Flaps: up 299) (For this question use annex 032-4732A or Performance
Runway: Tarred and Dry Manual MRJT 1 Figure 4.24)
With regard to the drift down performance of the twin jet
A approximately : 2200 feet aeroplane, what is meant by "equivalent gross weight at
engine failure" ?
B approximately : 2470 feet
A The increment accounts for the higher fuel flow at higher
temperatures.
C approximately : 1440 feet
B The equivalent gross weight at engine failure is the actual
D approximately : 2800 feet gross weight corrected for OAT higher than ISA +10°C.
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300) Which of the following factors will lead to an increase of 260) At which minimum height will the second climb segment
ground distance during a glide, while maintaining the end?
appropriate minimum glide angle speed?
A 1500 ft above field elevation.
A Headwind.
B 400 ft above field elevation.
B Tailwind.
C 35 ft above ground.
C Increase of aircraft mass.
D When gear retraction is completed.
D Decrease of aircraft mass.
B Maximum endurance speed, long range speed, maximum C the take-off should only be rejected if a stopway is available.
range speed.
D the take-off is to be continued unless V1 is less than the
C Vs, maximum angle climb speed, maximum range speed. balanced V1.
C 1.15 Vs1
259) The maximum rate of climb that can be maintained at the
absolute ceiling is: D 1.2 Vs
A 0 ft/min
B 125 ft/min 264) The pilot of a jet aeroplane wants to use a minimum
amount of fuel between two airfields. Which flight
procedure should the pilot fly?
C 500 ft/min
A Maximum endurance.
D 100 ft/min
B Holding.
C Long range.
D Maximum range.
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265) When V1 has to be reduced because of a wet runway the 269) What margin above the stall speed is provided by the
one engine out obstacle clearance / climb performance: landing reference speed VREF?
266) Density altitude is the 280) In the event of engine failure below V1, the first action to
be taken by the pilot in order to decelerate the aeroplane
is to:
A altitude read directly from the altimeter
A apply wheel brakes.
B height above the surface
B deploy airbrakes or spoilers.
C pressure altitude corrected for 'non standard' temperature
C reduce the engine thrust.
D altitude reference to the standard datum plane
D reverse engine thrust.
D 4500 metres.
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274) The length of a clearway may be included in: 278) (For this question use annex 032-6584A or Flight
Planning Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.2 Table 2.2.3)
Using the Power Setting Table, for the single engine
A the accelerate-stop distance available. aeroplane, determine the manifold pressure and fuel
flow (lbs/hr) with full throttle and cruise lean mixture in
B the take-off run available. the following conditions:
B The "1.3G" altitude is exceeded, so Mach buffet will start D 22,4 in.Hg and 71,1 lbs/hr
immediately.
276) A higher altitude at constant mass and Mach number B increases when the aeroplane mass decreases.
requires
C is always equal to the powerplant ceiling.
A a lower coefficient of drag.
D is independent of the aeroplane mass.
B a lower angle of attack.
277) The decision speed at take-off (V1) is the calibrated B Lowering VREF
airspeed:
C Keeping same VREF because wind has no influence on IAS.
A at which the take-off must be rejected.
D Increasing VREF and making a steeper glide path to avoid
B below which the take-off must be continued. the use of spoilers.
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302) Two identical turbojet aeroplane (whose specific fuel 331) The take-off distance of an aircraft is 600m in standard
consumptions are considered to be equal) are at holding atmosphere, no wind at 0 ft pressure-altitude.
speed at the same altitude. Using the following corrections:
The mass of the first aircraft is 130 000 kg and its hourly "± 20 m / 1 000 ft field elevation"
fuel consumption is 4300 kg/h. The mass of the second "- 5 m / kt headwind"
aircraft is 115 000 kg and its hourly fuel consumption is: "+ 10 m / kt tail wind"
"± 15 m / % runway slope"
A 4044 kg/h. "± 5 m / °C deviation from standard temperature"
The take-off distance from an airport at 1 000 ft
B 3365 kg/h. elevation, temperature 17°C, QNH 1013,25 hPa, 1% up-
slope, 10 kt tail wind is:
C 3578 kg/h.
A 555 m
D 3804 kg/h.
B 685 m
C 755 m
328) (For this question use annex 032-1014A)
Assuming constant L/D ratio, which of the diagrams D 715 m
provided correctly shows the movement of the "Thrust
Required Curve .(M1>M2).
D b
C can be reached with the 'best rate of climb' speed in level
flight.
329) (For this question use annex 032-6572A or Performance D is achieved in unaccelerated level flight with minimum fuel
Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4) consumption.
With regard to the landing chart for the single engine
aeroplane determine the landing distance from a height
of 50 ft . 333) VX is
Given :
O.A.T : 0°C A the speed for best rate of climb.
Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 3500 lbs B the speed for best specific range.
Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Landing position (down) C the speed for best angle of flight path.
Runway: Tarred and Dry
330) A head wind will: C when acceleration starts from VLOF to V2.
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335) Which statement with respect to the step climb is 339) The speed range between low speed buffet and high
correct ? speed buffet
A A step climb provides better economy than a cruise climb. A decreases with increasing mass and is independent of
altitude.
B Performing a step climb based on economy can be limited
by the 1.3-g altitude. B is only limiting at low altitudes.
C In principle a step climb is performed immediately after the C increases with increasing mass.
aircraft has exceeded the optimum altitude.
D narrows with increasing mass and increasing altitude.
D A step climb may not be performed unless it is indicated in
the filed flight plan.
A the climb requirements with all engines in the landing A The landing distance is the distance from 35 ft above the
configuration but with gear up. surface of the runway to the full stop.
B the climb requirements with one engine inoperative in the B When determining the maximum allowable landing mass at
approach configuration. destination, 60% of the available landing runway length
should be taken into account.
C the climb requirements with one engine inoperative in the
landing configuration. C Reverse thrust is one of the factors always taken into
account when determining the landing distance required.
D the climb requirements with all engines in the approach
configuration. D Malfunctioning of an anti-skid system has no effect on the
required runway length.
A 1550 ft
343) The landing field length required for jet aeroplanes at
B 1020 ft the alternate (wet condition) is the demonstrated landing
distance plus
C 1400 ft
A 92%
D 880 ft
B 43%
C 70%
D 67%
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344) The take-off distance of an aircraft is 800m in standard 347) (For this question use annex 032-6576A or Performance
atmosphere, no wind at 0 ft pressure-altitude. Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.2)
Using the following corrections : With regard to the take off performance chart for the
single engine aeroplane determine the take off distance
"± 20 m / 1 000 ft field elevation " to a height of 50 ft.
"- 5 m / kt headwind "
"+ 10 m / kt tail wind " Given :
"± 15 m / % runway slope " O.A.T : -7°C
"± 5 m / °C deviation from standard temperature " Pressure Altitude: 7000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 2950 lbs
The take-off distance from an airport at 2 000 ft Headwind component: 5 kt
elevation, temperature 21°C, QNH 1013.25 hPa, 2% up- Flaps: Approach setting
slope, 5 kt tail wind is : Runway: Tarred and Dry
345) A jet aeroplane descends with constant Mach number. 336) With a jet aeroplane the maximum climb angle can be
Which of the following speed limits is most likely to be flown at approximately:
exceeded first?
A 1.2 Vs
A Maximum Operational Mach Number
B 1.1 Vs
B Maximum Operating Speed
C The highest CL/CD ratio.
C Never Exceed Speed
D The highest CL/CD² ratio.
D High Speed Buffet Limit
315) During climb with all engines, the altitude where the rate
346) The best rate of climb at a constant gross mass of climb reduces to 100 ft/min is called:
A Thrust ceiling
A decreases with increasing altitude since the thrust available
decreases due to the lower air density.
B Maximum transfer ceiling
B increases with increasing altitude since the drag decreases
due to the lower air density. C Service ceiling
C increases with increasing altitude due to the higher true D Absolute ceiling
airspeed.
D is independent of altitude.
256) The net flight path climb gradient after take-off
compared to the gross climb gradient is:
A larger.
B equal.
D smaller.
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305) The approach climb requirement has been established 310) Can the length of a stopway be added to the runway
to ensure: length to determine the take-off distance available ?
A minimum climb gradient in case of a go-around with one A Yes, but the stopway must be able to carry the weight of the
engine inoperative. aeroplane.
B obstacle clearance in the approach area. B Yes, but the stopway must have the same width as the
runway.
C manoeuvrability in case of landing with one engine
inoperative. C No.
D manoeuvrability during approach with full flaps and gear D No, unless its centerline is on the extended centerline of the
down, all engines operating. runway.
306) For a piston engined aeroplane, the speed for maximum 311) During a glide at constant Mach number, the pitch angle
range is : of the aeroplane will:
C that which givesthe maximun value of lift C increase at first and decrease later on.
307) Other factors remaining constant, how does increasing 312) Any acceleration in climb, with a constant power setting,
altitude affect Vx and Vy:
A Vx will decrease and Vy will increase. A improves the climb gradient if the airspeed is below VX.
B Both will increase. B improves the rate of climb if the airspeed is below VY.
C Both will remain the same. C decreases rate of climb and increses angle of climb.
D Both will decrease. D decreases the rate of climb and the angle of climb.
308) Which of the following three speeds of a jet aeroplane 327) Which is the correct sequence of speeds during take-off?
are basically identical?
The speeds for: A V1, VR, V2, VMCA.
C holding, maximum climb angle and minimum glide angle. D V1, VR, VMCG, V2.
A only higher for three and four engine aeroplanes. B 33,0 m/s
D unaffected.
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303) Which of the following will decrease V1? 319) The effect of a higher take-off flap setting up to the
optimum is:
A Inoperative flight management system. A an increase of both the field length limited take-off mass and
the climb limited take-off mass.
B Increased outside air temperature.
B an increase of the field length limited take-off mass but a
C Inoperative anti-skid. decrease of the climb limited take-off mass.
D Increased take-off mass. C a decrease of the field length limited take-off mass but an
increase of the climb limited take-off mass.
B 1290 ft/min
321) The flight manual of a light twin engine recommends
C 1370 ft/min two cruise power settings, 65 and 75 %. The 75% power
setting in relation to the 65 % results in:
D 1210 ft/min
A an increase in speed, fuel consumption and fuel-
burn/distance.
317) A twin jet aeroplane is in cruise, with one engine B same speed and an increase of the fuel-burn per hour and
inoperative, and has to overfly a high terrain area. In fuel-burn/distance.
order to allow the greatest clearance height, the
appropriate airspeed must be the airspeed
C an increase in speed and fuel-burn/distance, but an
unchanged fuel-burn per hour.
A giving the highest Cd/Cl ratio.
D same speed and fuel-burn/distance, but an increase in the
B for long-range cruise. fuel-burn per hour.
318) Which force compensates the weight in unaccelerated B decreases the field length limited take-off mass.
straight and level flight ?
A the lift
C decreases the take-off distance.
C the drag
323) Reduced take-off thrust
D the resultant from lift and drag
A can be used if the headwind component during take-off is at
least 10 kt.
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324) Below the optimum cruise altitude 192) The speed for maximum endurance
A the Mach number for long range cruise decreases A is always higher than the speed for maximum specific range.
continuously with decreasing altitude.
B is always lower than the speed for maximum specific range.
B the IAS for long range cruise increases continuously with
decreasing altitude.
C is the lower speed to achieve 99% of maximum specific
range.
C the TAS for long range cruise increases continuously with
decreasing altitude.
D can either be higher or lower than the speed for maximum
specific range.
D the Mach number for long range cruise increases
continuously with decreasing altitude.
C increases the amount of fuel for the climb. C has no effect on rate of climb.
201) V1 has to be 194) The intersections of the thrust available and the drag
curve are the operating points of the aeroplane
A equal to or higher than VMCG.
A in unaccelerated climb.
B equal to or higher than VMCA.
B in unaccelerated level flight.
C distance to V1 and stop, assuming an engine failure at V1. C An aeroplane flies most of the time above the optimum
altitude because this yields the most economic result.
D distance to 35 feet with an engine failure at V1 or 115% all D An aeroplane sometimes flies above or below the optimum
engine distance to 35 feet.
altitude because optimum altitude increases continuously
during flight.
A Degraded
B Improved
C Unchanged
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196) With all other things remaining unchanged and with T 200) (For this question use annex 032-6587A or Flight
the outside static air temperature expressed in degrees planning Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4)
K, the hourly fuel consumption of a turbojet powered Using the Range Profile Diagramm, for the single engine
aeroplane in a cruise flight with a constant Mach aeroplane, determine the range, with 45 minutes reserve,
Number and zero headwind,is as follows: in the following conditions:
A proportional to T Given :
O.A.T.: ISA +16°C
B proportional to 1/T² Pressure altitude: 4000 ft
Power: Full throttle / 25,0 in/Hg./ 2100 RPM
C proportional to 1/T
A 851 NM
D independent from T
B 911 NM
C 865 NM
197) To minimize the risk of hydroplaning during landing the
pilot should: D 739 NM
A Minimum specific fuel consumption. 203) An aircraft has two certified landing flaps positions, 25°
and 35°.
B Minimum fuel flow. If a pilot chooses 35° instead of 25°, the aircraft will have:
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204) The take-off safety speed V2min for turbo-propeller 209) Which of the following statements, concerning the
powered aeroplanes with more than three engines may obstacle limited take-off mass for performance class A
not be less than: aeroplane, is correct?
A 1.15 Vs A It should not be corrected for 30° bank turns in the take-off
path.
B 1.3 Vs
B It should be calculated in such a way that there is a margin
of 50 ft with respect to the "net take off flight path".
C 1.2 Vs
C It cannot be lower than the corresponding climb limited take-
D 1.2 Vs1 off mass.
A The aeroplane is uncontrollable below VMCA 258) How does runway slope affect allowable take-off mass,
assuming other factors remain constant and not
B The aeroplane will not gather the minimum required climb limiting?
gradient
A An uphill slope increases take-off mass.
C VMCA only applies to four-engine aeroplanes
B Allowable take-off mass is not affected by runway slope.
D Straight flight can not be maintained below VMCA, when the
critical engine has failed. C A downhill slope decreases allowable take-off mass.
D primary aerodynamic control, nosewheel steering and B No noticeable effect since the true airspeed at 300 kt IAS
differential braking. and .78 Mach are the same (at ISA temperature TAS=460
kt)
208) A jet aeroplane is performing a maximum range flight. C increases the power required and decreases the total drag
The speed corresponds to: due to the windmilling engine.
A the minimum drag. D increases the power required because of the greater drag
caused by the windmilling engine and the compensation for
B the minimum required power. the yaw effect.
D the point of contact of the tangent from the origin to the Drag
versus TAS curve.
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167) Which of the following distances will increase if you 172) During a cruise flight of a jet aeroplane at constant flight
increase V1? level and at the maximum range speed, the IAS / the
drag will:
A All Engine Take-off distance
A increase / increase.
B Take-off run
B decrease / increase.
C Accelerate Stop Distance
C decrease / decrease.
D Take-off distance
D increase / decrease.
C 74 064 kg
A When determining V1, reverse thrust may only be used on
the remaining symmetric engines D 209 064 kg
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175) A decrease in atmospheric pressure has, among other 180) Which statement about reduced thrust is correct?
things, the following consequences on take-off
performance:
A In case of reduced thrust V1 should be decreased.
A a reduced take-off distance and degraded initial climb
performance B Reduced thrust can be used when the actual take-off mass
is less than the field length limited take-off mass.
B an increased take-off distance and degraded initial climb
performance C Reduced thrust is primarily a noise abatement procedure.
C a reduced take-off distance and improved initial climb D Reduced thrust is used in order to save fuel.
performance
D In order to achieve speed stability. 182) The requirements with regard to take-off flight path and
the climb segments are only specified for:
C Larger.
183) A jet aeroplane is climbing with constant IAS. Which
D Not change. operational speed limit is most likely to be reached?
B a specific range which is 99% of maximum specific range D The Maximum operating Mach number.
and a lower cruise speed.
C a specific range which is about 99% of maximum specific 184) (For this question use annex 032-4743A or Performance
range and higher cruise speed. Manual MEP1 Figure 3.2)
With regard to the graph for the light twin aeroplane, will
D a 1% higher TAS for maximum specific range.
the accelerate and stop distance be achieved in a take-
off where the brakes are released before take-off power
is set?
179) The lowest point of the drag or thrust required curve of
a jet aeroplane, respectively, is the point for A It does not matter which take-off technique is being used.
A minimum drag. B No, the performance will be worse than in the chart.
C maximum endurance. D Yes, the chart has been made for this situation.
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185) Uphill slope 247) (For this question use annex 032-6569A or Performance
Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.4)
With regard to the landing chart for the single engine
A increases the take-off distance more than the accelerate aeroplane determine the landing distance from a height
stop distance. of 50 ft .
B decreases the accelerate stop distance only. Given :
O.A.T : 27 °C
C decreases the take-off distance only. Pressure Altitude: 3000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 2900 lbs
D increases the allowed take-off mass. Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Landing position (down)
Runway: Tarred and Dry
187) What is the effect of tail wind on the time to climb to a A is always higher than the minimum drag speed.
given altitude?
B is lower than the minimum drag speed in the climb and
A The time to climb increases. higher than the minimum drag speed in the descent.
B The time to climb decreases. C is the same as the minimum drag speed.
C The effect on time to climb will depend on the aeroplane type. D is always lower than the minimum drag speed.
B Low take-off mass, high flap setting and low field elevation. B the minimum drag increases and the IAS for minimum drag
decreases.
C Low take-off mass, low flap setting and low field elevation.
C the minimum drag increases and the IAS for minimum drag
increases.
D High take-off mass, high flap setting and low field elevation.
D the minimum drag decreases and the IAS for minimum drag
increases.
A VMU
B VR
C VMCG
D VLOF
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239) The landing field length required for turbojet aeroplanes 244) Changing the take-off flap setting from flap 15° to flap 5°
at the destination (wet condition) is the demonstrated will normally result in :
landing distance plus
A a longer take-off distance and a better climb.
A 67%
B a shorter take-off distance and an equal climb.
B 70%
C a better climb and an equal take-off distance.
C 43%
D a shorter take-off distance and a better climb.
D 92%
A Allowable take-off mass remains uninfluenced up to 5000 ft B is the altitude at which the speeds for low speed buffet and
PA. for high speed buffet are the same.
B Allowable take-off mass decreases. C depends upon thrust setting and increase with increasing
thrust.
C Allowable take-off mass increases.
D is the altitude at which the best rate of climb theoretically is
zero.
D There is no effect on allowable take-off mass.
A independent from the centre of gravity position. A The climb limited take-off mass would decrease.
C higher with a forward centre of gravity position. C The effect would vary depending upon the height of any
obstacle within the net take-off flight path.
D lower with a forward centre of gravity position.
D The climb limited take-off mass would increase.
A maximum thrust.
C 1800 m.
C The performance limited take-off mass is the highest of: B The maximum angle of climb for a propeller driven
field length limited take-off mass aeroplane.
climb limited take-off mass
obstacle limited take-off mass. C The maximum range for a propeller driven aeroplane.
D The climb limited take-off mass will increase if the headwind D The maximum range for a jet aeroplane.
component increases.
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249) In the event that the take-off mass is obstacle limited 254) What is the influence of the mass on maximum rate of
and the take-off flight path includes a turn, the bank climb (ROC) speed if all other parameters remain
angle should not exceed constant ?
A 10 degrees up to a height of 400 ft. A The ROC is affected by the mass, but not the ROC speed.
B 20 degrees up to a height of 400 ft. B The ROC and the ROC speed are independant of the mass.
C 25 degrees up to a height of 400 ft. C The ROC speed increases with increasing mass.
D 15 degrees up to height of 400 ft. D The ROC speed decreases with increasing mass.
250) The one engine out take-off run is the distance between 255) During a descent at constant Mach Number, the margin
the brake release point and: to low speed buffet will:
A the point half way between V1 and V2. A decrease, because the lift coefficient decreases.
B the middle of the segment between VLOF point and 35 ft B increase, because the lift coefficient decreases.
point.
C remain constant, because the Mach number remains
C the lift-off point. constant.
D the point where V2 is reached. D increase, because the lift coefficient increases.
251) Which take-off speed is affected by the presence or 348) Which combination of circumstances or conditions
absence of stopway and/or clearway ? would most likely lead to a tyre speed limited take-off?
252) The take-off mass could be limited by 245) (For this question use annex 032-11661A or
Performance Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.1)
A the take-off distance available (TODA), the maximum brake An extract of the flight manual of a single engine
energy and the climb gradient with one engine inoperative. propeller aircraft is reproduced in annex.
Airport characteristics: hard, dry and zero slope runway
B the maximum brake energy only. Actual conditions are:
pressure altitude: 1 500 ft
C the climb gradient with one engine inoperative only. outside tempereature: +18°C
wind component: 4 knots tailwind
D the take-off distance available (TODA) only.
For a take-off mass of 1 270 kg, the take-off distance will
be:
D 615 m
C A lower cruise mach number.
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224) (For this question use annex 032-6578A or Performance 216) Which statement is correct?
Manual SEP 1 Figure 2.2)
With regard to the take off performance chart for the
single engine aeroplane determine the take off distance A VR is the speed at which rotation should be initiated.
to a height of 50 ft.
B VR is the lowest climb speed after engine failure.
Given :
O.A.T : 38°C C In case of engine failure below VR the take-off should be
Pressure Altitude: 4000 ft aborted.
Aeroplane Mass: 3400 lbs
Tailwind component: 5 kt D VR is the lowest speed for directional control in case of
Flaps: Approach setting engine failure.
Runway: Dry Grass
Correction factor: 1.2
217) A twin engined aeroplane in cruise flight with one engine
A approximately : 3680 ft
inoperative has to fly over high ground. In order to
maintain the highest possible altitude the pilot should
B approximately : 4200 ft choose:
A does not change with changing altitude. D the long range speed.
D increases in proportion to the airspeed. Using the climb performance chart, for the single engine
aeroplane, determine the ground distance to reach a
height of 2000 ft above the reference zero inthe
following conditions:
214) During the flight preparation the climb limited take-off Given :
mass (TOM) is found to be much greater than the field O.A.T. at take-off: 25°C
length limited TOM using 5° flap. In what way can the Airport pressure altitude: 1000 ft
performance limited TOM be increased? There are no Aeroplane mass: 3600 lbs
limiting obstacles. Speed: 100 KIAS
Wind component: 15 kts Headwind
A By selecting a higher flap setting.
A 24 637 ft
B By selecting a higher V2.
B 18 832 ft
C By selecting a lower V2.
C 18 347 ft
D By selecting a lower flap setting.
D 21 505 ft
A The ASDR will become greater than the one engine out take-
off distance. A the aeroplane can be controlled only in level flight.
C The one engine out take-off distance will become greater C a higher speed requires a higher thrust.
than the ASDR.
D the aeroplane can not be controlled manually.
D The VMCG will be lowered to V1.
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220) Which of the following are to be taken into account for 225) The take-off decision speed V1 is:
the runway in use for take-off ?
A Airport elevation, runway slope, standard temperature, A a chosen limit. If an engine failure is recognized before
pressure altitude and wind components. reaching V1 the take-off must be aborted.
B Airport elevation, runway slope, outside air temperature, B not less than V2min, the minimum take-off safety speed.
standard pressure and wind components.
C a chosen limit. If an engine failure is recognized after
C Airport elevation, runway slope, outside air temperature, reaching V1 the take-off must be aborted.
pressure altitude and wind components.
D sometimes greater than the rotation speed VR.
D Airport elevation, runway slope, standard temperature,
standard pressure and wind components.
226) The speed VLO is defined as
A lower compared to the speed for maximum range cruise with B landing gear operating speed.
no wind.
C design low operating speed.
B reduced to the gust penetration speed.
D long distance operating speed.
C higher compared to the speed for maximum range cruise
with no wind.
D equal to the speed for maximum range cruise with no wind. 227) An aeroplane operating under the 180 minutes ETOPS
rule may be up to :
B In level flight with constant IAS C 180 minutes flying time from suitable airport in still air at a
normal cruising speed
C In accelerated level flight
D 90 minutes flying time from the first enroute airport and
D another 90 minutes from the second enroute airport in still
In a climb with constant IAS
air with one engine inoperative.
223) May anti-skid be considered to determine the take-off 228) If the airworthiness documents do not specify a
and landing data ? correction for landing on a wet runway; the landing
distance must be increased by:
A Only for take-off.
A 10 %
B Only for landing.
B 20 %
C Yes.
C 15 %
D No.
D 5%
257) An operator shall ensure that the net take-off flight path
clears all obstacles. The half-width of the obstacle- 229) The 'climb gradient' is defined as the ratio of
corridor at the distance D from the end of the TODA is at
least:
A true airspeed to rate of climb.
A -90m + 1.125D
B rate of climb to true airspeed.
B 90m + D/0.125
C the increase of altitude to horizontal air distance expressed
C 90m + 0.125D as a percentage.
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230) The take-off distance required increases 222) Required runway length at destination airport for
turboprop aeroplanes
B due to downhill slope because of the smaller angle of attack. B is less then at an alternate airport.
D due to lower gross mass at take-off. D is 60% longer than at an alternate airport.
B 105 m
C 90 m
D 75 m
A 2600 m.
B 2700 m.
C 2900 m.
D 3100 m.
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