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1. The centre of gravity of a body is that point MARK
A) where the sum of the moments from the external forces acting on the body is equal to zero
B) through which the sum of the forces of all masses of the body is considered to act
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C) which is always used as datum when computing moments
D) where the sum of the external forces is equal to zero
2. When the centre of gravity is at the forward limit, an aeroplane will be: MARK
A) extremely stable and require small elevator control to change pitch.
B) extremely stable and will require excessive elevator control to change pitch.
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C) extremely unstable and require small elevator control to change pitch.
D) extremely unstable and require excessive elevator control to change pitch.
3. If nose wheel moves aft during gear retraction, how will this movement affect the location of the centre of gravity (CG) on the aircraft? MARK
A) It will cause the CG to move aft.
B) The CG location will change, but the direction cannot be told from the information given.
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C) It will cause the CG to move forward.
D) It will not affect the CG location.
4. When considering the effects of increased mass on an aeroplane, which of the following is true? MARK
A) Flight endurance will be increased.
B) Stalling speeds will be higher.
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C) Gradient of climb for a given power setting will be higher.
D) Stalling speeds will be lower.
EXPLANATION:
The stalling speed is affected by the wing loading, which depends on a lot of things such as;
• the weight of the aeroplane,
• load factors due to manoeuvres or turbulence,
• changes in the position of the centre of gravity,
• use of power (propeller slip stream or vertical component of thrust).
• the lift coefficient, which may be changed by the use of high lift devices and ice formation.
If the weight of the aeroplane increases, the wing loading will be higher. The lift must increase proportionally in order to maintain the aircraft in straight and
level flight.
As the maximum lift coefficient CL and the wing surface area are fixed values, the dynamic pressure has to increase, which means that the stalling speed also
increases with higher weight.
To summarise When the weight of the aeroplane increases, the wing loading will be higher, causing the stalling speed to increase.
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5. In mass and balance calculations which of the following describes the datum? MARK
A) It is the most aft position of the centre of gravity.
B) It is the most forward position of the centre of gravity.
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C) It is the point on the aircraft designated by the manufacturers from which all centre of gravity measurements and calculations are made.
D) It is the distance from the centre of gravity to the point through which the weight of the component acts.
6. Calculate the centre of gravity in % MAC (mean aerodynamic chord) with following data: MARK
Distance datum centre of gravity: 12.53 m
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Distance datum leading edge: 9.63 m
Length of MAC: 8 m
A) 63.4 % MAC
B) 36.3 % MAC
C) 23.1 % MAC
D) 47.0 % MAC
EXPLANATION:
%MAC = ((cg location leading edge) / MAC) x 100
%MAC = ((12.53 9.63) / 8) x 100
%MAC = (2.9 / 8) x 100 = 36.3
7. The datum used for balance calculations is: MARK
A) chosen on the longitudinal axis of the aeroplane, and necessarily situated between the nose and the tail of the aircraft
B) chosen on the longitudinal axis of the aeroplane, but not necessarily between the nose and the tail of the aircraft
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C) chosen on the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, and always at the firewall level
D) chosen on the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and necessarily situated between the leading edge and trailing edge of the wing
8. The mass of an aircraft is 1950 kg. If 450 kg is added to a cargo hold 1.75 metres from the loaded centre of gravity (cg). The loaded cg will move: MARK
A) 40 cm.
B) 33 cm.
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C) 34 cm.
D) 30 cm.
9. Loads must be adequately secured in order to: MARK
A) avoid unplanned centre of gravity (CG) movement and aircraft damage.
B) prevent excessive gloading during the landing flare.
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C) avoid any centre of gravity (CG) movement during flight.
D) allow steep turns.
10. What is the most important aspect of the 'backside of the power curve'? MARK
A) The elevator must be pulled to lower the nose.
B) The altitude cannot be maintained.
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C) The aeroplane will not stall.
D) The speed is unstable.
11. The induced drag of an aeroplane: MARK
A) is independent of the airspeed
B) decreases with increasing gross weight
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C) decreases with increasing airspeed
D) increases with increasing airspeed
12. On a reciprocating engine aeroplane, to maintain a given angle of attack, configuration and altitude at higher gross mass:
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MARK
A) a higher coefficient of drag is required
B) an increase in airspeed and power is required
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C) requires an increase in power and decrease in the airspeed
D) an increase in airspeed is required but power setting does not change
13. The rate of climb: MARK
A) is the horizontal component of the true airspeed 1
B) is angle of climb times true airspeed
C) is the downhill component of the true airspeed
D) is approximately climb gradient times true airspeed divided by 100
14. The stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the aeroplane is controllable in landing configuration is abbreviated as: MARK
A) VMC
B) VS
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C) VS1
D) VS0
15. Refer to CAP698 Section 2 SEP1 Page 10 Figure 2.4 Landing. MARK
With regard to the graph for landing performance, what is the minimum headwind component required in order to land at Helgoland airport?
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Runway length: 1300'
Runway elevation: MSL
Weather: assume ISA conditions
Mass: 3200 lbs
Obstacle height: 50'
A) 15 KT
B) 5 KT
C) No wind
D) 10 KT
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EXPLANATION:
From the left, enter via ISA at Sea level, across to mass 3200 lbs, then acroos to the wind ref line, draw a dashed line.
From the right, enter at runway length available 1300', draw a line down to the ref line, and a dashed line over to the wind section.
Where the 2 dashed lines meet, follow that down to read 10 kts.
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16. An increase in atmospheric pressure has, among other things, the following consequences on landing performance: MARK
A) an increased landing distance and improved goaround performance
B) an increased landing distance and degraded goaround performance
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C) a reduced landing distance and improved goaround performance
D) a reduced landing distance and degraded go around performance
17. Assuming that the required lift exists, which forces determine an aeroplane's angle of climb? MARK
A) Thrust and drag only
B) Weight and drag only
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C) Weight, drag and thrust
D) Weight and thrust only
18. The maximum indicated air speed of a piston engine aeroplane without turbo charger, in level flight, is reached: MARK
A) at the optimum cruise altitude
B) at the lowest possible altitude
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C) at the practical ceiling
D) at the service ceiling
19. In which of the flight conditions listed below is the thrust required equal to the drag? MARK
A) In accelerated level flight
B) In level flight with constant IAS
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C) In a descent with constant TAS
D) In a climb with constant IAS
20. In unaccelerated climb: MARK
A) lift is greater than the gross weight
B) thrust equals drag plus the downhill component of the gross weight in the flight path direction
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C) thrust equals drag plus the uphill component of the gross weight in the flight path direction
D) lift equals weight plus the vertical component of the drag
21. A headwind component increasing with altitude, as compared to zero wind condition, (assuming IAS is constant): MARK
A) does not have any effect on the angle of flight path during climb
B) has no effect on rate of climb
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C) decreases angle and rate of climb
D) improves angle and rate of climb
22. The pilot of a single engine aircraft has established the climb performance. MARK
The carriage of an additional passenger will cause the climb performance to be:
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A) Unchanged
B) Improved
C) Degraded
D) Unchanged, if a short field takeoff is adopted
23. The speed for best rate of climb is called: MARK
A) VY
B) VO
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C) V2
D) VX
24. Changing the takeoff flap setting from flap 15° to flap 5° will normally result in: MARK
A) a shorter takeoff distance and an equal climb
B) a longer takeoff distance and a better climb
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C) a shorter takeoff distance and a better climb
D) a better climb and an equal takeoff distance
25. Due to standing water on the runway the field length limited takeoff mass will be: MARK
A) higher
B) lower
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C) only higher for three and four engine aeroplanes
D) unaffected
26. The angle of climb with flaps extended, compared to that with flaps retracted, will normally be: MARK
A) Larger
B) Smaller
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C) Increase at moderate flap setting, decrease at large flap setting
D) Not change
27. An aeroplane executes a steady glide at the speed for minimum glide angle. MARK
If the forward speed is kept constant, what is the effect of a lower mass?
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Rate of descent / Glide angle / CL / CD ratio 1
A) increases / increases / decreases
B) increases / constant / increases
C) increases / increases / constant
D) decreases / constant / decreases
28. Which of the following combinations basically has an effect on the angle of descent in a glide? MARK
(Ignore compressibility effects.)
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A) Configuration and angle of attack
B) Configuration and mass
C) Altitude and configuration
D) Mass and altitude
29. Which of the following factors leads to the maximum flight time of a glide? MARK
A) High mass 1
B) Low mass
C) Tailwind
D) Headwind
30. The induced drag of an aeroplane at constant mass in unaccelerated level flight is highest at: MARK
A) the lowest achievable speed at a given configuration
B) VA
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C) VMO
D) VS1
31. The takeoff distance of an aircraft is 600 m in standard atmosphere, no wind at 0' pressurealtitude. MARK
Using the following corrections:
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'± 20 m / 1000' field elevation'
' 5 m / KT headwind'
'+ 10 m / KT tail wind'
'± 15 m / % runway slope'
'± 5 m / °C deviation from standard temperature'
The takeoff distance from an airport at 1000' elevation, temperature 17°C, QNH 1013.25 hPa, 1% upslope, 10 KT tail wind is:
A) 685 m
B) 555 m
C) 715 m
D) 755 m
EXPLANATION:
600m
1000' +20m
+17c +20m Hotter by 4c (not at sea level)
1% up +15m
10kt/TW +100m
755m
32. What will be the effect on an aeroplane's performance if aerodrome pressure altitude is decreased? MARK
A) It will decrease the takeoff distance required
B) It will increase the accelerate stop distance
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C) It will increase the takeoff ground run
D) It will increase the takeoff distance required
33. 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: MARK
A) deploy airbrakes or spoilers
B) apply wheel brakes
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C) reverse engine thrust
D) reduce the engine thrust
34. In a given configuration the endurance of a piston engine aeroplane only depends on: MARK
A) altitude, speed, mass and fuel on board.
B) speed, mass and fuel on board.
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C) speed and mass.
D) altitude, speed and mass.
35. How many feet you have to climb to reach FL 75? MARK
Given: FL 75; departure aerodrome elevation 1500'; QNH = 1023 hPa; temperature = ISA; 1 hPa = 30'
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A) 6000'
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B) 6300'
C) 7800'
D) 5700'
EXPLANATION:
The difference in height is 7500' 1500' = 6000' assuming ISA.
1023 1013 = 10 x 30' = 300' to be added on to the 6000'
= 6300'
36. Given: True course (TC) 017°, W/V 340°/30 kt, True air speed (TAS) 420 kt MARK
Find: Wind correction angle (WCA) and ground speed (GS)
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A) WCA 2°, GS 396 kt
B) WCA +2°, GS 416 kt
C) WCA 2°, GS 426 kt
D) WCA +2°, GS 396 kt
EXPLANATION:
Wind is from in front and to the left, so WCA will be to the left (minus).
Also, due to the headwind component GS will be less than TAS.
Heading is 015°, and aircraft will be 'blown' to a track of 017°
(CRP5 shown below to compute the numbers.)
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37. Flying VFR from VILLINGEN (48°03.5'N, 008°27.0'E) to FREUDENSTADT (48°28.0'N, 008°24.0'E) determine the distance. MARK
A) 24 NM
B) 24 km
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C) 28 NM
D) 46 NM
38. Flying VFR from PEITING (47°48.0'N, 010°55.5'E) to IMMENSTADT (47°33.5'N, 010°13.0'E) determine the distance. MARK
A) 58 NM
B) 46 NM
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C) 32 NM
D) 36 NM
39. Refer to CAP 697 Section 2 SEP1 Page 6 Table 2.2.3 MARK
Given:
FL 75 1
OAT +10°C
Lean mixture
2300 RPM
Find:
Fuel flow in gallons per hour (GPH) and TAS.
A) 71.1 GPH
TAS: 143 kt
B) 11.6 GPH
TAS: 143 kt
C) 11.6 GPH
TAS: 160 kt
D) 68.5 GPH
TAS: 160 kt
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40. Refer to CAP 697 Section 2 SEP1 Page 3 Figure 2.1 Time, Fuel and Distance to Climb. MARK
Given: Takeoff mass 3500 lbs, departure aerodrome pressure altitude 2500 ft,
OAT +10°C, 1
First cruising level: FL 140, OAT 5°C
Find the time, fuel and still air distance to climb.
A) 16.5 min, 4.9 GAL, 34.5 NAM
B) 24 min, 7.7 GAL, 47 NAM
C) 23.5 min, 7.1 GAL, 48.5 NAM
D) 23 min, 7.7 GAL, 50 NAM
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41. For a planned flight the calculated fuel is as follows: MARK
Flight time: 3h06min 1
The reserve fuel, at any time, should not be less than 30% of the remaining trip fuel.
Taxi fuel: 8 kg
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Block fuel: 118 kg
How much fuel should remain after 2 hours flight time?
A) 39 kg trip fuel and 12 kg reserve fuel.
B) 30 kg trip fuel and 9 kg reserve fuel.
C) 39 kg trip fuel and no reserve fuel.
D) 27 kg trip fuel and 12 kg reserve fuel.
EXPLANATION:
As the flight progresses, trip fuel and reserve will both decrease.
Assume that at landing all fuel is used (no trip fuel remains, therefore no reserve needed)
Trip fuel at takeoff = 118 8 = 110 kg
110 / 3hr6min = 35.5 kg/hr planned fuel burn.
After 2 hrs fuel remaining = 110 (2x35.5) = 39kg
This is comprised of remaining trip fuel + 30% ( ie. 1.3)
39/1.3 = 30kg trip fuel 3930 = 9kg reserve
42. Give the name and frequency of the Flight Information Service for an aeroplane in position (47°59'N, 010°14'E). MARK
A) MUNCHEN INFORMATION 126.95 MHz
B) MEMMINGEN INFORMATION 122.1 MHz
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C) FRANKFURT INFORMATION 128.95 MHz
D) MUNCHEN INFORMATION 120.65 MHz
43. Which navigation aid is located in position 48°55'N, 009°20'E ? MARK
A) NDB
B) VOR/DME
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C) VOR
D) TACAN
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44. A 'current flight plan' is a: MARK
A) flight plan with the correct time of departure.
B) filed flight plan.
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C) filed flight plan with amendments and clearance included.
D) flight plan in the course of which radio communication should be practised between aeroplane and ATC.
45. Item 9 of the ATC flight plan includes 'NUMBER AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT'. In this case 'NUMBER' means: MARK
A) the number of aircraft which will separately be using a repetitive flight plan (RPL)
B) the registration number of the aircraft
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C) the number of aircraft flying in a group
D) the ICAO type designator number as set out in ICAO Doc 8643
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46. In the ATS flight plan, for a nonscheduled flight which of the following letters should be entered in item 8 (type of flight): MARK
A) G
B) N/S
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C) N
D) X
EXPLANATION:
ICAO Doc 4444
Air Traffic Management
Appendix 2 Flight Plan
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47. In the ATC flight plan Item 19, emergency and survival equipment carried on the flight should be indicated by: MARK
A) listing the items carried on the 'REMARKS' line
B) placing a tick in the relevant box
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C) circling the relevant box
D) crossing out the box relevant to any equipment not carried
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48. In the ATC flight plan Item 15 (Cruising speed), when not expressed as a Mach number, cruising speed is expressed as: MARK
A) IAS
B) TAS
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C) Groundspeed
D) CAS
49. The navigation plan reads: MARK
Trip fuel: 100 kg
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Flight time: 1h35min
Taxi fuel: 3 kg
Block fuel: 181 kg
The endurance on the ICAO flight plan should read:
A) 2h 49min
B) 2h 52min
C) 2h 04min
D) 1h 35min
EXPLANATION:
100 kg / 1hr 35min = 63.16 kg/hr fuel burn
Takeoff fuel = 181 3 = 178 kg
178 / 63.16 = 2hr 49min
50. The cruising speed to write in the appropriate box of an ATC flight plan is: MARK
A) calibrated air speed
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B) ground speed
C) indicated air speed
D) true air speed
51. In the appropriate box of an ATC flight plan form, concerning equipment, the letter to be used to indicate that the aircraft is equipped with a mode A 4096 MARK
codes transponder with altitude reporting capability is:
A) A 1
B) S
C) P
D) C
52. From the options given below select those flights which require ATC flight plan notification: MARK
I Any Public Transport flight. 1
2 Any IFR flight
3 Any flight which is to be carried out in regions which are designated to ease the provision of the Alerting Service or the operations of Search and Rescue.
4 Any crossborder flights
5 Any flight which involves overflying water
A) 2,4
B) 3,4,5
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,5
53. The planned departure time from the parking area is 1815 UTC MARK
The estimated takeoff time is 1825 UTC
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The flight plan must be filed with ATC at the latest at:
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A) 1745 UTC
B) 1725 UTC
C) 1715 UTC
D) 1755 UTC
54. Flying from SAULGAU airport (48°02'N, 009°31'E) to ALTENSTADT airport (47°50'N, 010°53'E). Find magnetic course and the distance. MARK
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A) Magnetic course 102°, distance 82 NM
B) Magnetic course 282°, distance 56 NM
C) Magnetic course 102°, distance 56 NM
D) Magnetic course 078°, distance 82 NM
55. Refer to CAP 697 SEP Figure 2.2 MARK
A flight has to be made with the single engine sample aeroplane. For the fuel calculation allow 10 lbs fuel for start up and taxi, 3 minutes and 1 gallon of
additional fuel to allow for the climb, 10 minutes and no fuel correction for the descent. 0
Planned flight time (overhead to overhead) is 03 hours and 12 minutes.
Reserve fuel 30% of the trip fuel.
Power setting is 25 in.HG (or full throttle), 2100 RPM, 20°C lean.
Flight level is 70 and the OAT 11°C.
The minimum block fuel is:
A) 215 lbs
B) 252 lbs
C) 268 lbs
D) 283 lbs
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EXPLANATION:
Use figures for standard day, as this gives the closest to the OAT of 11°C
At 6000' fuel flow is 66.1 pph, at 8000' fuel flow is 61.9 pph
Interpolating for 7000' = (66.1+61.9)/2 = 64 pph
64 pph x 3 hrs 12 mins = 205
10 lbs start up
6 lbs (1 gallon) for climb
Reserve = 205 x 30% = 62
Total block = 205 + 10 + 6 + 62 = 283 lbs
56. From which of the following would you expect to find the dates and times when temporary danger areas are active MARK
A) Only AIP
B) NOTAM and AIP
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C) RAD/NAV charts
D) SIGMET
57. On a VFR ATC flight plan, the total estimated time is: MARK
A) the estimated time from engine start to landing at the destination airport
B) the estimated time from takeoff to landing at the alternate airport
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C) the estimated time from takeoff to overhead the destination airport, plus 15 minutes
D) the estimated time required from takeoff to arrive over the destination airport
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