7.1 Performance89o
7.1 Performance89o
7.1 Performance89o
Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?
A) At standard temperature
B) When the altimeter setting is 1013" Hg
C) When the altimeter setting is 29.92" Hg
D) When indicated, and pressure altitudes are the same value on the
altimeter
The stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the aeroplane is controllable
in landing configuration is abbreviated as
A) VS1
B) VSO
C) VMC
D) VS
What are the standard temperature and pressure values at sea level?
A) 0 degrees Celsius and 1013 hPa
B) 59 degrees Fahrenheit and 29.92 millibars
C) 15 degrees Celsius and 1013.25 hPa
D) 59 degrees Celsius and 1013.2 millibars
The C of G is:
A) The point on the aircraft through which gravity appears to act
B) The point on the aircraft where the lift acts through
C) The point on the aircraft from where the dihedral angle is measured
D) The point on the aircraft where the datum is located
The load factor in a turn in level flight with constant TAS depends on:
A) the true airspeed and the bank angle
B) the radius of the turn and the weight of the aeroplane
C) the radius of the turn and the bank angle
D) the bank angle only
The gross take off distance required for a single engine Class B aircraft is the distance:
A) from the start of the run to a screen height of 35 feet
B) from the start of the run to a screen height of 50 feet
C) from the start of the run to the point at which the wheels are just clear of
the ground multiplied by a factor of 1.25
D) from the start of the run to the point at which the wheels are just clear of
the ground
The two requirements for take-off with which compliance is necessary are (single engine
class B):
A) field length and brake energy requirements
B) field-length and climb gradient requirements
C) tyre speed and brake energy requirements
D) obstacle and climb gradient requirements
Decreasing take off flap from 15° to 0° will probably result in a _____ Vlof.
A) reduced
B) greatly reduced
C) increased
D) unchanged
Which of the following combinations will produce the best take-off performance in a normal
atmosphere?
A) High altitude, high ambient temperature
B) High altitude, low ambient temperature
C) Low altitude, high ambient temperature
D) Low altitude, low ambient temperature
For a single engine class B aeroplane, take-off distance should be increased by... percent for
each... percent upslope.
A) 1, 2
B) 3, 1
C) 2, 5
D) 5, 1
How does the thrust of fixed propeller vary during take-off run? The thrust
A) has no change during take-off and climb
B) decreases slightly while the aeroplane speed builds up
C) varies with mass changes only
D) increases slightly while the aeroplane speed builds up
What is the effect of an increased flap angle on the optimum lift-to-drag ratio?
A) None
B) The optimum lift-to-drag ratio will decrease
C) The optimum lift-to-drag ratio will decrease initially, but will increase at
higher flap settings
D) The optimum lift-to-drag ratio will increase
For an aeroplane nn Performance Class B the net take-off flight path begins at a height of
_____ and ends at a height of _____ .
A) 35 feet; 1500 feet
B) 50 feet; 1000 feet
C) 50 feet; 1500 feet
D) 35 feet; 1000 feet
For an aeroplane in Performance Class B the following factors must be applied in
determining the take off distance from dry grass and wet pavement respectively:
A) 1.2 & 1.15
B) 1.3 & 1.2
C) 1.3 & 1.15
D) 1.2 & 1.0
Given:
O.A.T: ISA
Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 3500 lbs
Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Landing position (down)
Runway: Tarred and Dry
A) 920 feet
B) 1700 feet
C) 1150 feet
D) 1500 feet
21. Runway 30 is in use and the threshold elevation is 2139 feet, threshold elevation of
runway 12 is 2289 feet.
Take-off run available is 1720 metres and clearway is 280 metres. What is the slope of the
runway in use?
A) 1.49% uphill
B) 2.53% per minute
C) 2.65% uphill
D) 1.86% downhill
If the flap angle is reduced below the optimum take-off setting, the field limited take-off
mass... and the climb gradient limited mass...
A) decreases, decreases
B) increases, decreases
C) increases, increases
D) decreases, increases
With the flaps in the take-off position, compared to the clean configuration, the climb
gradient... and the speed for best climb angle...
A) decreases, increases
B) increases, decreases
C) decreases, decreases
D) increases, increases
(For this Question use CAP698 Figure 2.4)
With regard to the landing chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the landing
distance from a height of 50 ft.
Given:
O.A.T: ISA +15° C
Pressure Altitude: 0 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 2940 lbs
Headwind component: 10 kt
Flaps: Landing position (down)
Runway: short and wet grass- firm soil
Correction factor (wet grass): 1.38
A) 1794 feet
B) 2000 feet
C) 1450 feet
D) 1300 feet
Given:
Runway length: 1300 ft
Runway elevation: MSL
Weather: assume ISA conditions
Mass: 3200 lbs
Obstacle height: 50 ft
A) 10 kts
B) No wind
C) 5 kt
D) 15 kts
Given:
O.A.T: 38° C
Pressure Altitude: 4000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 3400 lbs
Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Approach setting
Runway: Dry Grass
Correction factor: 1.2
A) 4200 ft
B) 3960 ft
C) 5040 ft
D) 3680 ft
A decrease in atmospheric pressure has, among other things, the following consequences on
take-off performance:
A) A reduced take-off distance and degraded initial climb performance
B) An increased take-off distance and degraded initial climb performance
C) A reduced take-off distance and improved initial climb performance
D) An increased take-off distance and improved initial climb performance
(For this Question use CAP 698 Figure 2.2)
With regard to the take off performance chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the
take off distance over a 50 ft obstacle height.
Given:
O.A.T: 30° C
Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 2950 lbs
Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Approach setting
Runway: Short, wet grass, firm subsoil
Correction factor: 1.25 (for runway conditions)
A) 1900 ft
B) 2000 ft
C) 2375 ft
D) 1600 ft
For a single engine class B aeroplane, if there is no clearway or stopway, the gross take-off
distance should be multiplied by:
A) 1.3
B) 1.15
C) 1.2
D) 1.25
The landing distance required will be increased as a result of all of the following:
A) increased temperature, increased pressure altitude, uphill runway slope
B) increased temperature, decreased pressure altitude, downhill runway slope
C) decreased temperature, decreased pressure altitude, uphill runway slope
D) increased temperature, increased pressure altitude, downhill runway slope
What percentages of the headwind and tailwind components are taken into account when
calculating the take- off field length required?
A) 50% headwind and 150% tailwind
B) 100% headwind and 100% tailwind
C) 50% headwind and 100% tailwind
D) 150% headwind and 50% tailwind
Which of the following will probably result in the greatest increase in take-off distance?
A) Tailwind; downslope; high surface temperature
B) Headwind; downslope; high surface temperature
C) Headwind; downslope; low surface temperature
D) Tailwind; upslope; high surface temperature
What happens to the field limited take off mass with runway slope?
A) It increases with an uphill slope
B) It increases with a downhill slope
C) It decreases with a downhill slope
D) It is unaffected by runway slope
If for aeroplane in Performance Class B the intended take-off flight path requires track
changes of more than 15° , with the pilot unable to maintain visual navigation accuracy
according to Appendix 1 of JAR OPS, the clearance of obstacles within _____ of track need
be considered.
A) 500 m
B) 900 m
C) 300 m
D) 600 m
When landing on a dry paved runway (class B performance aircraft) with a downhill slope of
2 percent, what factorisation must be used?
A) 1.2
B) 1.3
C) 1.4
D) 1.1
If there is an increase in atmospheric pressure and all other factors remain constant, it
should result in:
A) decreased take off distance and increased climb performance
B) decreased take off distance and decreased climb performance
C) increased take off distance and decreased climb performance
D) increased take off distance and increased climb performance
What is the effect of an increased flap setting on VDmin (minimum drag speed)?
A) None
B) VDmin decreases
C) VDmin increases
D) VDmin decreases first, but increases at the higher flap settings
Take-off performance data, for the ambient conditions, show the following limitations with
flap 10° selected:
Runway limit: 5 270 kg
Obstacle limit: 4 630 kg
Estimated take-off mass is 5 000kg
Considering a take-off with flaps at:
A) 20° , the obstacle limit is increased but the runway limit decreases
B) 5° , the obstacle limit is increased but the runway limit decreases
C) 20° , both limitations are increased
D) 5° , both limitations are increased
For a take-off mass of 1 270 kg, the take-off distance will be:
A) 440 m
B) 525 m
C) 615 m
D) 415 m
Given that control requirements are adequate, the speed at the screen must not be less
than (single engine class B):
A) 20 percent above the stall speed
B) 10 percent above the stall speed
C) 30 percent above the stall speed
D) 25 percent above the stall speed
Which airspeed provides the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb
after takeoff?
A) Vx
B) Vy
C) Va
D) Vc
An increase in atmospheric pressure has, among other things, the following consequences
on landing performance:
A) An increased landing distance and improved go-around performance
B) An increased landing distance and degraded go-around performance
C) A reduced landing distance and degraded go around performance
D) A reduced landing distance and improved go-around performance
Which of the following combinations will give the most limiting takeoff weight if identical
slope and wind component values exist?
A) A down-sloping runway with a headwind component
B) An up-sloping runway with a tailwind component
C) An up-sloping runway with a headwind component
D) A down-sloping runway with a tailwind component
If the speed brakes are extended during the descent while maintaining a constant speed,
the rate of descent... and the angle of descent will...
A) increases, decrease
B) remains the same, increase
C) increases, remain the same
D) increases, increase
To maintain the same angle of attack and altitude at a higher gross weight an aeroplane
needs:
A) less airspeed and same power
B) more airspeed and more power
C) more airspeed and less power
D) same airspeed
An aeroplane is climbing at a speed 10 KTS lower than the speed for best rate of climb:
A) Angle of climb will increase
B) Angle of climb will not change
C) Angle of climb will decrease
D) Rate of climb will not change
On a reciprocating engine aeroplane, with increasing altitude at constant gross mass, angle
of attack and configuration the drag:
A) decreases and the CAS decreases too because of the lower air density
B) remains unchanged but the TAS increases
C) remains unchanged but the CAS increases
D) increases at constant TAS
In a given configuration the endurance of a piston engine aeroplane only depends on:
A) speed, mass and fuel on board
B) altitude, speed and mass
C) speed and mass
D) altitude, speed, mass and fuel on board
In un-accelerated climb
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
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
Which airspeed provides the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb?
A) Va
B) Vy
C) Vne
D) Vx
What is density altitude?
A) The height above the standard datum plane
B) The altitude read from the altimeter when set to 1013hPa
C) The pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature
D) The same as temperature altitude
How does the best angle of climb and best rate of climb vary with increasing altitude?
A) Both increase
B) Both decrease
C) Best angle of climb decreases while best rate of climb increases
D) Best angle of climb increases while best rate of climb decreases
Which of the following combinations requires the least power for level flight?
A) Low altitude, 10° flap
B) High altitude, 0° flap
C) High altitude, 10° flap
D) Low altitude, 0° flap
Other factors remaining constant, how does increasing altitude affect Vx and Vy:
A) Both will remain the same
B) Vx will decrease and Vy will increase
C) Both will increase
D) Both will decrease
In which of the flight conditions listed below is the thrust required (Tr) equal to the drag
(D)?
A) In a climb with constant IAS
B) In a descent with constant TAS
C) In accelerated level flight
D) In level flight with constant IAS
21. Which force compensates the weight in un-accelerated straight and level flight?
A) the thrust
B) the drag
C) the resultant from lift and drag
D) the lift
When an aircraft reaches its service ceiling:
A) The lift will be insufficient to support the weight
B) It will have a small positive rate of climb
C) The excess power will be zero
D) The rate of climb will be zero
For a jet aircraft, the speed to give the maximum rate of climb will be:
A) the speed corresponding to the minimum drag coefficient
B) a speed greater than that for maximum lift-to-drag ratio
C) the speed corresponding to the maximum lift-to-drag ratio
D) a speed less than that for maximum lift-to-drag ratio
With which conditions would the aircraft need to be flown, in order to achieve maximum
speed?
A) Maximum thrust and maximum drag
B) Thrust set for minimum drag
C) Best lift - drag ratio
D) Maximum thrust and minimum drag
To obtain the maximum possible range when flying into a headwind, the speed should be:
A) the same as the optimum speed in still air
B) increased by the magnitude of the wind speed
C) lower than the optimum speed for still air
D) higher than the optimum speed for still air
Assuming that the required lift exists, which forces determine an aeroplane's angle of climb?
A) Thrust and drag only
B) Weight and thrust only
C) Weight, drag and thrust
D) Weight and drag only
What is the most important aspect of the 'backside of the power curve'?
A) The aeroplane will not stall
B) The elevator must be pulled to lower the nose
C) The altitude cannot be maintained
D) The speed is unstable
At sea level ISA an aircraft has a rate of climb of 650 ft/min at an indicated air speed of 85
KTS. The climb gradient in still air is:
A) 7.5%
B) 13%
C) 0.75%
D) 1.3%
Regarding the best angle and best rate of descent speeds, which of the following statements
is true:
A) Weight has no effect on the rate of descent only on the descent slope
angle
B) A heavier aircraft must descend at a slower airspeed in order to maintain
the same slope as a similar lighter aircraft
C) A heavier aircraft must descend at a faster airspeed in order to maintain
the same slope as a similar lighter aircraft
D) Weight has no effect on the descent slope angle or descent rate
A single engine aircraft has a climb gradient of 3.3% and a TAS of 100 kts. What is the
approximate Rate of Climb?
A) 550 fpm
B) 330 fpm
C) 440 fpm
D) 660 fpm
Higher gross mass at the same altitude decreases the gradient and the rate of climb
whereas:
A) VY and VX are decreased
B) VX is increased and VY is decreased
C) VY and VX are not affected by a higher gross mass
D) VY and VX are increased
41. If an aircraft flies at its best angle of climb it will:
A) Achieve its cruise altitude in the shortest distance
B) Be flying faster than when if it were flying at the best rate of climb speed
C) Achieve its cruise altitude in the shortest time
D) Also be flying at its best rate of climb
The recommended range speed may exceed the theoretical speed for maximum range
because of:
A) reduced speed stability at low speed
B) compressibility effects
C) reduced engine life
D) reduced directional control at low speed
When assessing the enroute performance, it may not be assumed that the aircraft is flying
at an altitude exceeding (single engine class B):
A) The altitude at which the rate of climb is 300ft/min with maximum take-
off power
B) The absolute ceiling with maximum continuous power
C) The altitude at which the rate of climb is 300ft/min with maximum
continuous power
D) The altitude at which a gradient of 0.5 percent is achieved with maximum
continuous power
Given:
The pilot of a single engine aircraft has established the climb performance. The carriage of
an additional passenger will cause the climb performance to be:
A) Degraded
B) Unchanged
C) Unchanged, if a short field take-off is adopted
D) Improved
Which airspeed provides the greatest gain in altitude in a given period of time?
A) Va
B) Vy
C) Vcl
D) Vx
The climbing speed that will attain the maximum gradient of climb:
A) Vimd
B) Vx
C) Vy
D) Vimp
For an aircraft in steady straight flight, if the tail load is acting downwards for balance:
A) The wing lift will be greater than the weight and the induced drag will be
greater than with zero tail-load
B) The wing lift will be greater than the weight and the induced drag will be
the same as with zero tail-load
C) The wing lift will be less than the weight and the induced drag will be less
than with zero tail-load
D) The wing lift will equal the weight and the induced drag will be the same
as with zero tail-load
If the aircraft mass increases, how does the (i) rate of climb, and (ii) rate of climb speed
change?
A) increase; increase
B) decrease; increase
C) decrease; decrease
D) increase; decrease
Given:
Still air gradient of climb: 5%
TAS: 250 kts
G/S: 200 kts
The rate of climb is:
A) 1000 fpm
B) 500 fpm
C) 1250 fpm
D) 2000 fpm
What affect has a tailwind on the maximum endurance speed?
A) The IAS will be decreased
B) The IAS will be increased
C) Tailwind only effects holding speed
D) No affect
61. In a power-off glide in still air, to obtain the maximum glide range, the aircraft should
be flown:
A) at a speed corresponding to the minimum drag coefficient
B) at a speed corresponding to the maximum lift-to-drag ratio
C) at a speed close to the stall
D) at a speed close to Vne
The maximum excess power yields the maximum... that can be generated by the airplane at
a given altitude.
A) angle of descent
B) rate of climb
C) angle of climb
D) rate of descent
The force that exactly opposes and balances lift in a straight and un-accelerated climb is:
A) weight x sin(climb angle)
B) weight x cos(climb angle)
C) thrust x sin(climb angle)
D) thrust x cos(climb angle)
With a headwind, compared to still air conditions, the rate of climb (i) and the climb angle
relative to the ground (ii) will :
A) (i) remain the same (ii) increase
B) (i) remain the same
C) (i) increase (ii) increase
D) (i) increase (ii) remain the same
The effect of a tailwind on the glide angle and the rate of descent assuming same CAS will
be:
A) increases and increases
B) decreases and remains the same
C) remains the same and increases
D) decreases and decreases
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than actually flown
(true altitude)?
A) An altimeter always indicates the true altitude
B) Air temperature lower than standard
C) Air temperature warmer than standard
D) Atmospheric pressure lower than standard
An aircraft glides for a distance of 25 NM in still air at a speed of 75 knots IAS which is a
True air speed of 85 knots in the prevailing conditions. In a headwind of 15 knots it would
glide for (Class B single engine):
A) 23 NM
B) 20 NM
C) 31 NM
D) 20.6 NM
An aircraft has a climb gradient of 7 percent after take-off. There is an obstacle having a
height of 320ft at a distance of 5400ft from the screen. The aircraft will clear the obstacle
by:
A) 108 ft
B) 378 ft
C) 58 ft
D) 93 ft
The induced drag of an aeroplane at constant gross weight and altitude is highest at
A) VS1 (stalling speed in clean configuration)
B) VSO (stalling speed in landing configuration)
C) VMO (maximum operating limit speed)
D) VA (design manoeuvring speed)
What is the minimum semi-width of the en-route obstacle domain permitted by the JAA?
A) 5 NM
B) 10 NM
C) 20 NM
D) 15 NM
An aircraft has a descent gradient of 4.8% with the engine inoperative. For the purpose of
compliance with the en-route requirements, the distance travelled during a height loss of
2000 ft would be (Class B single engine):
A) 6.8 NM
B) 7.65 NM
C) 6.2 NM
D) 9.6 NM
An aircraft is operating at the optimum glide speed. When mass decreases what happens to
the glide angle and rate of descent?
A) Both the glide angle and rate of descent are unchanged
B) The glide angle decreases and the rate of descent is unchanged
C) The glide angle decreases and the rate of descent decreases
D) The glide angle is unchanged and the rate of descent decreases
Performance Class B - Single Engine
Definitions of terms and speeds:
Which statement is correct?
A) In case of engine failure below VR the take-off should be aborted
B) VR is the lowest speed for directional control in case of engine failure
C) VR is the lowest climb speed after engine failure
D) VR is the speed at which rotation should be initiated
Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after
takeoff?
A) Vcl
B) Vx
C) Va
D) Vy
For a piston engine aeroplane, the speed for maximum range is:
A) that which gives the maximum value of lift
B) 1.4 times the stall speed in clean configuration
C) that which gives the maximum lift to drag ratio
D) that which gives the minimum value of drag
21. The speed at the 50 ft screen (VRef ) should be (Class B multi engine):
A) not less than the greater of 1.1 VMC or 1.2 VSO
B) not greater than VMC or 1.3 VSO
C) not less than the lower of VMC or 1.3 VSO
D) not less than the greater of VMC or 1.3 VSO
A clearway:
A) Need not have the same weight bearing qualities as the runway with
which it is associated
B) All of the above
C) May be water
D) Provides an area over which an aeroplane can safely transit from lift off
to the required height
Vref is:
A) 1.43 x Vs
B) 1.3 x Vs
C) 1.15 x Vs
D) 1.2 x Vs
Rotation speed Vr, for class B multi engine aeroplanes, must not be less than:
A) 1.2 Vs1
B) 1.05 Vmca
C) Vmcg
D) Vmca
Which take-off speed is affected by the presence or absence of stopway and/or clearway?
A) VMCA
B) VMCG
C) V1
D) V2
Given:
RW 17 touchdown elevation = 146 feet
TORA = 1400 m
ASDA = 1600 m
TODA = 1800 m
The estimated braking action for a runway having a friction coefficient of 0.35 would be:
A) Good
B) Poor
C) Medium
D) Unreliable
The landing reference speed VREF has, in accordance with international requirements, the
following margins above stall speed in landing configuration:
A) 20%
B) 15%
C) 30%
D) 10%
The maximum operating altitude for a certain aeroplane with a pressurised cabin:
A) is dependent on aerodynamic ceiling
B) is only certified for four-engine aeroplanes
C) is the highest pressure altitude certified for normal operation
D) is dependent on the OAT
The minimum value of V2 must exceed " air minimum control speed" by:
A) 20%
B) 10%
C) 30%
D) 15%
Vy is defined as:
A) speed for best angle of climb
B) speed for soft field landing
C) speed for best rate of climb single engine
D) speed for best rate of climb
A multi engine aeroplane is flying at the minimum control speed (VMCA). Which
parameter(s) must be maintainable after engine failure?
A) Heading, altitude and a positive rate of climb of 100 ft/min
B) Straight flight
C) Straight flight and altitude
D) Altitude
A stopway is:
A) An extension to the take-off runway free of obstacles which can be used to
extend the take-off run
B) An extension to the take-off runway capable of supporting the aeroplane during
an aborted take-off
C) An extension to the take-off runway free of obstacles but not capable of
supporting the aeroplane in the event of an aborted take-off
D) An extension to the Take-off runway free of obstacles
For a twin-engine class B aircraft the rotation speed Vr must not be less than:
A) 1,05Vmc or 1,1Vs1
B) the stalling speed with the flaps in the take-off position (Vs1)
C) 1,1Vmc or 1,2Vs1
D) 1,05Vmc or 1,2Vs1
JAR-OPS state that propeller driven aircraft with a maximum approved passenger seating
configuration of _____ or less and a maximum take-off mass of _____ or less must comply
with the requirements of Performance Class B.
A) 9; 5700 Kg
B) 9; 12500 Kg
C) 18; 5700 Kg
D) 18; 12500 Kg
Given:
VS = Stalling speed
VMCA = Air minimum control speed
VMU = Minimum unstick speed (disregarding engine failure)
V1 = Take-off decision speed
VR = Rotation speed
V2 min. = Minimum take-off safety speed
VLOF = Lift-off speed
The correct formula is:
A) V2 min < VMCA > VMU
B) VMU < = VMCA < V1
C) VR < VMCA < VLOF
D) VS < VMCA < V2 min
VX is defined as:
A) the speed for best specific range
B) the speed for best angle of flight path
C) the speed for best rate of climb
D) the speed for best angle of climb
Commuter aircraft are propeller driven twin engine aircraft that have a seating configuration
of... or fewer and a max. Certificated T.O.W. of... or less.
A) 15, 5618 lb
B) 23, 22500 lb
C) 19, 19000 lb
D) 45, 17500 lb
61. In climb limited mass calculations, the climb gradient is a ratio of:
A) height gained over distance travelled through the air
B) TGS over rate of climb
C) height gained over distance travelled across the ground
D) TAS over rate of climb
Which of the following three speeds of a jet aeroplane are basically identical?
The speeds for:
A) maximum climb angle, minimum glide angle and maximum range
B) holding, maximum climb angle and minimum glide angle
C) maximum drag, maximum endurance and maximum climb angle
D) maximum range, minimum drag and minimum glide angle
Which conditions are most suited to a selection of low flap for take off?
A) High airfield elevations, distant obstacles, long runway, high ambient temperature
B) Low airfield elevation, no obstacles, short runway, low temperature
C) Low airfield elevation, close obstacles, long runway, high temperature
D) High elevation, no obstacles short runway, low temperature
For an aircraft having a wing span of 20m, an obstacle at a distance of 1800m from the end
of the TODA, would not have to be considered if its distance from the track exceeds (multi
engine class B):
A) 285 m
B) 225 m
C) 295 m
D) 233 m
If other factors are unchanged, the fuel mileage (nautical miles per kg) is:
A) lower with a forward centre of gravity position
B) higher with a forward centre of gravity position
C) independent from the centre of gravity position
D) lower with an aft centre of gravity position
What effect has a downhill slope on the take-off speeds? The slope
A) decreases the take-off speed V1
B) increases the IAS for take-off
C) has no effect on the take-off speed V1
D) decreases the TAS for take-off
Changing the take-off flap setting from flap 15° to flap 5° will normally result in:
A) a longer take-off distance and a better climb
B) a better climb and an equal take-off distance
C) a shorter take-off distance and a better climb
D) a shorter take-off distance and an equal climb
SFC will:
A) not be affected by C of G position
B) only be affected by C of G position, if it is behind the C of P
C) increase if C of G is moved further forward of the C of P
D) decrease if C of G is moved further forward of the C of P
The factorization of the reported along track wind component required by JAR-OPS1 when
making performance calculations is:
A) 50 percent of the headwind and 100 percent tailwind
B) 100 percent of the headwind and 150 percent of the tailwind
C) 50 percent of the headwind and 150 percent of the tailwind
D) 150 percent of the headwind and 50 percent of the tailwind
The lift-off speed and take-off safety speed (V2) when flap position is changed from 10° to
5° will:
A) decrease and increase
B) increase and decrease
C) increase and increase
D) decrease and decrease
Which of the following speeds can be limited by the 'maximum tyre speed'?
A) Lift-off IAS
B) Lift-off groundspeed
C) Lift-off EAS
D) Lift-off TAS
In a glide (power off descent) if pitch angle is increased, glide distance will:
A) increase
B) decrease
C) remain constant
D) depend on the aircraft
An aeroplane executes a steady glide at the speed for minimum glide angle. If the forward
speed is kept constant, what is the effect of a lower mass? Rate of descent... / Glide angle...
/ CL/CD ratio...
A) decreases / constant / decreases
B) increases / constant / increases
C) increases / increases / decreases
D) increases / increases / constant
Due to standing water on the runway the field length limited take-off mass will be
A) lower
B) higher
C) only higher for three and four engine aeroplanes
D) unaffected
What is the effect of increased mass on the performance of a gliding aeroplane?
A) The speed for best angle of descent increases
B) The lift/drag ratio decreases
C) The gliding angle decreases
D) There is no effect
21. A runway is contaminated with 0.5 cm of wet snow. The flight manual of a light twin
nevertheless authorises a landing in these conditions. The landing distance will be, in
relation to that for a dry runway:
A) reduced
B) increased
C) unchanged
D) substantially decreased
Elements of performance:
To determine the flight path after take-off (multi engine class B), if the cloud base at the
aerodrome is 1000 ft, it must be assumed that:
A) an engine fails at 1000 ft
B) an engine fails at 1500 ft
C) an engine fails at 950 ft
D) an engine fails at 50 ft
Which of the following combinations basically has an effect on the angle of descent in a
glide? (Ignore compressibility effects.)
A) Mass and altitude
B) Configuration and angle of attack
C) Configuration and mass
D) Altitude and configuration
The take-off distance from an airport at 2 000 ft elevation, temperature 21° C, QNH
1013.25 hPa, 2% up-slope, 5 kt tail wind is:
A) 870 m
B) 890 m
C) 810 m
D) 970 m
For a multi-engine aircraft in Performance Class B the minimum gross gradient of climb
after a balked landing is:
A) 2.5%
B) 3.2%
C) 1.5%
D) 2%
If level flight is maintained but the air density decreases then this would cause:
A) Lift to decrease
B) The lift/drag ratio to increase
C) Available power to improve
D) Little overall change to drag
If the airworthiness documents do not specify a correction for landing on a wet runway; the
landing distance must be increased by:
A) 20 %
B) 10 %
C) 15 %
D) 5 %
The angle of climb with flaps extended, compared to that with flaps retracted, will normally
be:
A) Smaller
B) Larger
C) Not change
D) Increase at moderate flap setting, decrease at large flap setting
Runway 05 is in use and the forecasted wind is 100/45. Calculate the headwind and
crosswind components during take-off.
A) HW -7 kts; CW 38 kts
B) HW 28 kts; CW 34 kts
C) HW 34 kts; CW 29 kts
D) Additional information is required
When approaching a wet runway, with the risk of hydroplaning, what technique should the
pilot adapt?
A) Normal landing, full reverse and brakes at VP
B) Smoothest possible touch down, full reverse and only brakes below VP
C) Positive touch down full reverse and only brakes below VP
D) Positive touch down, full reverse and brakes as soon as possible
Which statement regarding the relationship between traffic load and range is correct?
A) The traffic load can be limited by the desired range
B) The maximum traffic load is not limited by the reserve fuel quantity
C) The maximum landing mass is basically equal to the maximum zero fuel mass
D) The maximum zero fuel mass limits the maximum quantity of fuel
21. During climb with all engines, the altitude where the rate of climb reduces to 100 ft/min
is called:
A) Absolute ceiling
B) Service ceiling
C) Thrust ceiling
D) Maximum transfer ceiling
With a true airspeed of 194 kt and a vertical speed of 1 000 ft/min, the climb gradient is
about:
A) 8%
B) 5°
C) 3%
D) 3°
In the drift down for an aeroplane in Performance Class B the net gradient of descent is
assumed to be gross gradient of descent _____ by _____ .
A) increased; 0.77 %
B) decreased; 0.5 %
C) increased; 0.5 %
D) decreased; 0.77 %
How does the power required graph move with an increase in altitude?
A) Straight across to the right
B) Straight up
C) Up and to the right
D) Straight down
An aeroplane is in a power off glide at best gliding speed. If the pilot increases pitch attitude
the glide distance:
A) remains the same
B) decreases
C) may increase or decrease depending on the aeroplane
D) increases
When flying in a headwind, the speed for max range should be:
A) slightly decreased
B) slightly increased
C) should be increased, or decreased depending on the strength of the wind
D) unchanged
The speed at the 50ft screen (multi engine class B) should be:
A) not greater than Vmc or 1,3Vso
B) not less than the greater of Vmc or 1,3Vso
C) not less than the lower of Vmc or 1,3Vso
D) not less than the greater of 1,1Vmc or 1,2Vso
What is the effect of increased weight on (i) ROC and (ii) best ROC speed?
A) u(i) reduces, (ii) reduces
B) u(i) increases, (ii) increases
C) u(i) increases, (ii) reduces
D) u(i) reduces, (ii) increases
Which of the following combinations adversely affects take-off and initial climb
performance?
A) High temperature and low relative humidity
B) Low temperature and low relative humidity
C) Low temperature and high relative humidity
D) High temperature and high relative humidity
Given:
Airfield elevation = 1 250 m
QNH = 1024 hPa
OAT = 34° C
The density altitude is:
A) 7590 ft
B) 6 946 ft
C) 6724 ft
D) 7268 ft
An aircraft is climbing at VX. If the speed is increased, maintaining the power setting,
A) the climb gradient will increase and the rate of climb decrease
B) the climb gradient will decrease and the rate of climb increase
C) the climb gradient will decrease and the rate of climb decrease
D) the climb gradient will increase and the rate of climb increase
What is the effect of increasing the flap setting on (i) gradient and (ii) rate of climb?
A) (i) increases, (ii) increases
B) (i) decreases, (ii) does not change
C) (i) does not change, (ii) decreases
D) (i) decreases, (ii) decreases
41. Which of the following statements is true regarding the performance of an aeroplane in
level flight?
A) The maximum level flight speed will be obtained when the power
required equals the minimum power available from the engine
B) The minimum level flight speed will be obtained when the power required
equals the maximum power available from the engine
C) The maximum level flight speed will be obtained when the minimum
power required equals the power available from the engine
D) The maximum level flight speed will be obtained when the power
required equals the maximum power available from the engine
Which of the following light twins will get more control difficulties if the left engine stops
when airborne from the runway 36 and there is reported wind from 270/10 kt?
A) All have same control problems
B) Clockwise rotation propellers
C) Counter rotation propellers
D) Counter clockwise rotation propellers
What is the effect on the stalling speed ( IAS ) with (i) increased mass, (ii) increased
altitude, and (iii) increased flap angle :
A) u(i) increases (ii) remains the same (iii) increases
B) u(i) increases (ii) remains the same (iii) decreases
C) u(i) remains the same (ii) decreases (iii) decreases
D) u(i) increases (ii) increases (iii) increases
In a level turn at constant indicated speed the load factor depends on:
A) angle of bank and TAS
B) altitude
C) radius of turn and aircraft weight
D) angle of bank only
Following a take-off, limited by the 50 ft screen height, a light twin climbs on a gradient of
5%. It will clear a 160 m obstacle in relation to the runway (horizontally), situated at 5 000
m from the 50 ft point with an obstacle clearance margin of:
A) it will not clear the obstacle
B) 105 m
C) 75 m
D) 90 m
Considering TAS for maximum range and maximum endurance, other factors remaining
constant,
A) both will stay constant regardless of altitude
B) both will increase with increasing altitude
C) TAS for maximum range will increase with increased altitude while TAS
for maximum endurance will decrease with increased altitude
D) both will decrease with increasing altitude
You are the commander of a light twin piston aircraft. The aircraft performance has been
calculated, but before departure another passenger is taken on board. What will be the
effect of the extra passenger on board?
A) The performance will be improved
B) The performance will be degraded, the performance calculations should
be performed again
C) The performance will be degraded but the performance calculations need
not be performed again as the safety factors are so large
D) No effect
Calculate the still air gradient of climb, given that the aircraft climbs at 1500fpm with a TAS
of 300kts and there is a tailwind of 50kts.
A) 4,9 percent
B) 5,9 percent
C) 5,4 percent
D) 4,1 percent
An aircraft has two certified landing flaps positions, 25° and 35° . If a pilot chooses 35°
instead of 25° , the aircraft will have:
A) an increased landing distance and better go-around performance
B) a reduced landing distance and better go-around performance
C) an increased landing distance and degraded go-around performance
D) a reduced landing distance and degraded go-around performance
The maximum rate of climb speed for a propeller-driven aircraft is equal to:
A) 1.1 x VPmin
B) VDmin (minimum drag speed)
C) VPmin (minimum power speed)
D) 1.2 x VDmin
The speed that will attain the greatest rate of climb is where the greatest excess of:
A) Thrust over drag occurs on the drag curve
B) Thrust available over power required occurs on the power curves
C) Power available over drag occurs on the drag curve
D) Power available over power required occurs on the power curves
For a twin-engine class B aircraft, in the event of a single engine failure enroute:
A) The gross gradient of climb may be used in assessing obstacle clearance
B) It must not be assumed to be flying above an altitude at which the rate of
climb equals 500ft/min
C) It must be able to continue the flight to a point 1000ft above an
aerodrome at which the performance requirements for landing can be
met
D) It must be able to remain at least 1000ft above the minimum altitude for
safe flight in continuing to a suitable landing aerodrome
Given:
Pressure altitude = 2 080 ft
True temperature = +15º C
What is the density altitude?
A) 1170 ft
B) 2560 ft
C) 3040 ft
D) 2080 ft
At a given mass, the stalling speed of a twin engine aircraft is 100 kt in the landing
configuration. The minimum speed a pilot must maintain in short final is:
A) 125 kt
B) 115 kt
C) 130 kt
D) 120 kt
The pilot of a light twin engine aircraft has calculated a 4 000 m service ceiling, based on
the forecast general conditions for the flight and a take-off mass of 3 250 kg. If the take-off
mass is 3 000 kg, the service ceiling will be:
A) higher than 4 000 m
B) only a new performance analysis will determine if the service ceiling is
higher or lower than 4 000 m
C) unchanged, equal to 4 000 m
D) less than 4 000 m
For a multi engine aircraft not certified under JAR 25 and in Performance Class B, service
ceiling is defined as:
A) the altitude which at maximum power the rate of climb of an aircraft has fallen
to 100ft per minute
B) the altitude which at maximum power the rate of climb of an aircraft has fallen
to 500ft per minute
C) the altitude which at maximum power the rate of climb of an aircraft has fallen
to 0ft per minute
D) the altitude which at maximum power the rate of climb of an aircraft has fallen
to 100ft per minute for a piston engine and 500ft per minute for a jet aircraft
Following a take-off determined by the 50ft (15m) screen height, a light twin climbs on a
10% over-the-ground climb gradient. It will clear a 900 m high obstacle in relation to the
runway (horizontally), situated at 10 000 m from the 50 ft clearing point with an obstacle
clearance of:
A) 85 m
B) 115 m
C) It will not clear the obstacle
D) 100 m
The lift required for climbing flight is:
A) Equal to mass x sin (angle of climb)
B) Equal to drag x cos (angle of climb)
C) Greater than that required in level flight
D) Lower than that required in level flight
On a twin engine piston aircraft with variable pitch propellers, for a given mass and altitude,
the minimum drag speed is 125 kt and the holding speed (minimum fuel burn per hour) is
95 kt. The best rate of climb speed will be obtained for a speed:
A) equal to 125 kts
B) equal to 95 kts
C) < 95 kts
D) is between 95 and 125 kts
A twin engine aeroplane in cruise flight with one engine inoperative has to fly over high
ground. In order to maintain the highest possible altitude the pilot should choose:
A) the long range speed
B) the speed corresponding to the maximum value of the lift / drag ratio
C) the speed at the maximum lift
D) the speed corresponding to the minimum value of lift / drag ratio
Which of the following factors will lead to an increase of ground distance during a glide,
while maintaining the appropriate minimum glide angle speed?
A) Headwind
B) Increase of aircraft mass
C) Tailwind
D) Decrease of aircraft mass
What is the influence of the mass on maximum rate of climb (ROC) speed if all other
parameters remain constant?
A) The ROC is affected by the mass, but not the ROC speed
B) The ROC speed decreases with increasing mass
C) The ROC and the ROC speed are independent of the mass
D) The ROC speed increases with increasing mass
If the runway is wet, the landing distance required for a dry runway:
A) must be increased by 5 percent
B) must be increased by 15 percent
C) must be increased by 50 percent
D) may be used un-factored
Two identical aeroplanes at different masses are descending at idle thrust. Which of the
following statements correctly describes their descent characteristics?
A) At a given angle of attack the heavier aeroplane will always glide further
than the lighter aeroplane
B) There is no difference between the descent characteristics of the two
aeroplanes
C) At a given angle of attack the lighter aeroplane will always glide further
than the heavier aeroplane
D) At a given angle of attack, both the vertical and the forward speed are
greater for the heavier aeroplane
When taking off from a runway with a 2 percent upslope in a class B performance aircraft,
the take-off distance should be increased by:
A) 7.5 percent
B) 5 percent
C) 10 percent
D) 15 percent
How does the lift coefficient for maximum range vary with altitude? (No compressibility
effects.)
A) The lift coefficient increases with increasing altitude
B) Only at low speeds the lift coefficient decreases with increasing altitude
C) The lift coefficient is independent of altitude
D) The lift coefficient decreases with increasing altitude
If the net gradient of climb after take-off with all engines operating is 14 percent in the
prevailing conditions, the horizontal distance required to reach a height of 1500ft from the
screen, if the cloud base is 2000ft, would be:
A) 13 914 ft
B) 10 357 ft
C) 13 450 ft
D) 10 714 ft
For a turboprop powered aeroplane, a 2200 m long runway at the destination aerodrome is
expected to be " wet" . The " dry runway" landing distance, should not exceed:
A) 1147 m
B) 1771 m
C) 1339 m
D) 1540 m
If there is a tailwind:
A) the minimum drag speed is not affected
B) the minimum drag speed is decreased by the same velocity as the wind
C) the minimum drag speed is decreased
D) the minimum drag speed is increased
The climb gradient after take-off from an airport situated at 1 000 ft, 17° C; QNH 1013,25
hPa, with wing and engine anti-ice operating for a functional check is:
A) 4,3 %
B) 4,7 %
C) 3,9 %
D) 4,9 %
101. For an aircraft flying in conditions that would give the balked landing climb limit
gradient of 2.5 percent, the rate of climb that would be achieved at a TAS of 90kts would
be:
A) 3600 ft/min
B) 360 ft/min
C) 23 ft/min
D) 228 ft/min
What is the effect of extending flaps on climb gradient and rate of climb?
A) Climb gradient decreases and rate of climb decreases
B) Climb gradient decreases and rate of climb increases
C) Climb gradient increases and rate of climb decreases
D) Climb gradient increases and rate of climb increases
An aerodrome has a paved level runway of 5000ft. What distance should be used in the
graph to calculate the maximum planned landing weight if the runway is wet (multi engine
class B)?
A) 4348 ft
B) 3500 ft
C) 4025 ft
D) 3040 ft
What is the effect of a head wind component, compared to still air, on the maximum range
speed (IAS) and the speed for maximum climb angle respectively?
A) Maximum range speed increases and maximum climb angle speed
increases
B) Maximum range speed increases and maximum climb angle speed stays
constant
C) Maximum range speed decreases and maximum climb angle speed
decreases
D) Maximum range speed decreases and maximum climb angle speed
increases
What is the effect of increased mass on the maximum rate of climb speed (all other factors
considered unchanged)?
A) Speed for maximum rate of climb increases with increasing mass
B) Maximum rate of climb is dependent of mass, but not the speed for
maximum rate of climb
C) Speed for maximum rate of climb decreases with increasing mass
D) Maximum rate of climb and the corresponding speed are dependent of
mass
A climb gradient required is 3,3%. For an aircraft maintaining 100 kt true airspeed , no
wind, this climb gradient corresponds to a rate of climb of approximately:
A) 330 ft/min
B) 3,30 m/s
C) 33,0 m/s
D) 300 ft/min
The speed instability region is:
A) the same as the region of negative gradient of the thrust or power required curve
B) region where the aeroplane can not be flown manually
C) area above the intersection of power required curve and drag curve
D) located in the area below the low speed buffet
Where the ambient temperature is -34° C at a pressure altitude of 33 000 feet the ISA
deviation is:
A) +16° C
B) -16° C
C) -17° C
D) +17° C
If the climb gradient in still air 3.2 percent, the height achieved is 640ft, what is the
distance travelled in the climb in still air?
A) 5,68 NM
B) 2,72 NM
C) 2,03 NM
D) 3,29 NM
Which of the following factors favours the selection of a low flap setting for the take-off?
A) Low field elevation, close-in obstacles in the climb-out path, long runway
and a high ambient temperature
B) Low field elevation, no obstacles in the climb-out path, short runway and
a low ambient temperature
C) High field elevation, distant obstacles in the climb-out path, long runway
and a high ambient temperature
D) High field elevation, no obstacles in the climb-out path, low ambient
temperature and short runway
Which of the following statements is true with respect to the take-off flight path (multi
engine class B)?
A) The angle of bank may not be assumed to exceed 15 degrees after the 50ft
screen
B) Reported winds are not required to be factored
C) If the change of heading exceeds 15 degrees, obstacles at a lateral distance
from the track in IMC of greater than 600m need not be considered
D) Obstacles must be cleared by at least 35f
For a turbo-prop aircraft, the LDA at an aerodrome is 2200 m. If the conditions are
indicated as wet, what would the equivalent dry LDA be?
A) 1913 m
B) 1451 m
C) 1538 m
D) 1317 m
To achieve the maximum range over ground with headwind the airspeed should be
A) higher compared to the speed for maximum range cruise with no wind
B) equal to the speed for maximum range cruise with no wind
C) lower compared to the speed for maximum range cruise with no wind
D) reduced to the gust penetration speed
Considering a turbine powered aircraft, when passing 35 feet at the end of the take-off
distance, the speed should not be less than
A) Vmcg
B) 1.3 Vmcg
C) Vs1 or 1.3 Vmcg
D) Vs1 or 1.1 Vmca
The take-off distance from an airport at 1 000 ft elevation, temperature 17° C, QNH
1013,25 hPa, 1% up-slope, 10 kt tail wind is:
A) 555 m
B) 755 m
C) 685 m
D) 715 m
An aerodrome has a pressure of 1013 mb and a temperature of 25° C, the pressure altitude
(i) and the density altitude (ii) would be:
A) (i) Sea level (ii) Sea level
B) (i) sea level (ii) above sea level
C) (i) above sea level (ii) below sea level
D) (i) below sea level (ii) above sea level
Which of the following variables does not affect the value of Vmc?
A) Weight
B) Altitude
C) Temperature
D) Increased engine power
Use of performance graphs and tabulated data:
The balked landing climb requirement must be met in the following configuration (Class B
multi engine):
A) Gear up, approach flap, maximum continuous power on all engines
B) Gear down, landing flap, take off power with one engine inoperative
C) Gear down, approach flap, maximum continuous power on all engines
D) Gear down, landing flap, take off power on all engines
Considering a rate of climb diagram (ROC versus TAS) for an aeroplane. In which direction
does the curve for FLAPS DOWN move compared to CLEAN configuration?
A) Left and Down
B) Left and horizontally
C) Left and Up
D) Right and Up
(Refer to CAP 698 figures 3-5 & 3-6)
Multi-engine piston aircraft of performance class B. Using the relevant graphs and tables in
the CAP 698 (MEP1) and given:
Outside Air Temperature: +22° C
Pressure Altitude: 4000 ft
Gross TO Weight: 4750 lbs
Climb speed: 92 KIAS
Cloud Base: 1000 ft above reference zero
Wind: 15kts headwind
There is an obstacle at 8500 ft from TODR in the obstacle domain which has a height of 750
ft above reference zero. How much will you clear it by?
A) 270 ft
B) 50 ft
C) 265 ft
D) You will not clear it
The flight manual of a light twin engine recommends two cruise power settings, 65 and
75%. The 75% power setting in relation to the 65% results in:
A) an increase in speed and fuel-burn/distance, but an unchanged fuel-burn per
hour
B) an increase in speed, fuel consumption and fuel-burn/distance
C) same speed and fuel-burn/distance, but an increase in the fuel-burn per hour
D) same speed and an increase of the fuel-burn per hour and fuel-burn/distance
When an aircraft takes off with the mass limited by the TODA:
A) the " balanced take-off distance" equals 115% of the " all engine take-off distance"
B) the end of the runway will be cleared by 35 feet following an engine failure at V1
C) the distance from brake release to V1 will be equal to the distance from
V1 to the 35 feet point
D) the actual take-off mass equals the field length limited take-off mass
At a given aerodrome the runway length, pressure altitude and OAT, as well as other data
are known, and the flap setting for takeoff is selected to be flaps 10° to get maximum
possible takeoff weight at this aerodrome. As the aircraft departs, the flap handle is
erroneously set to 20° . Now the takeoff performance:
A) vs RWY increases
B) vs climb requirement increases
C) vs service ceiling increase
D) vs OBST increases (determined by a distant obstacle)
The effect of a runway contaminated with 0.5 cm of slush on take-off calculations would be
to decrease the TOM,...
A) increase the V1 and increase VR
B) decrease V1 with the same VR
C) with the same V1 and increase VR
D) decrease V1 and decrease VR
21. Assuming identical runway slope and wind component values, which of the following
combinations will give the most limiting take-off mass?
A) a downhill slope runway and a headwind component
B) an uphill slope runway and a tailwind component
C) a downhill slope runway and a tailwind component
D) an uphill slope runway and a headwind component
Uphill slope:
A) increases the allowed take-off mass
B) increases the take-off distance more than the accelerate stop distance
C) decreases the take-off distance only
D) decreases the accelerate stop distance only
With a decreased flap setting from 20° to 10° on take off the effect will be:
A) VLOF would increase but V2 would decrease
B) VLOF would decrease
C) VLOF and V2 would both increase
D) VLOF would decrease and V2 would increase
If takeoff weight is limited by Climb Requirements (A/C weight > 5700kg), then it means:
A) That the A/C will not be able to climb to its filed cruising level at a higher weight
(all engines operating)
B) That the presence of obstacles along the departure flight path is limiting the T/O
weight
C) That a higher weight at constant climb cannot be maintained up to 5000 feet
pressure altitude
D) That at higher T/0 weight certain climb gradients during the T/O climb cannot be
attained in case of an engine failure
During certification testing of a two-engine jet aircraft, the true take-off distances were
found to be:
1547m with all power units operating
1720m with the critical engine inoperative at V1
The distance used for certification purposes would be:
A) 1547m
B) 1720m
C) 1779m
D) 1978m
Take off run required for a jet aircraft, with one engine inoperative is:
A) the same as for all engines
B) brake release point to 15ft
C) brake release point to 35ft
D) brake release point to midpoint between VLOF and 35ft
Which of the following will not cause the climb limited take-off weight to decrease:
A) Increased headwind component
B) Increased flap setting angle
C) Increased ambient temperature
D) Increased aerodrome pressure altitude
Runway 02 has a threshold elevation of 230 ft and runway 20 has a threshold elevation of
260ft. If the TORA is 1200m calculate the slope of runway 02:
A) 0.76% down
B) 1.56% down
C) 0.76% up
D) 1.56% up
What will be the effect on an aeroplanes performance if aerodrome pressure altitude is
decreased?
A) It will increase the take-off ground run
B) It will increase the accelerate stop distance
C) It will increase the take-off distance required
D) It will decrease the take-off distance required
During certification flight testing on a four engine turbojet aeroplane the actual take-off
distances measured are:
3050 m with failure of the critical engine recognised at V1
2555 m with all engines operating and all other things being equal
The take-off distance adopted for the certification file is:
A) 2938 m
B) 3050 m
C) 3513 m
D) 2555 m
Other factors remaining constant and not limiting, how does increasing pressure altitude
affect allowable take-off mass?
A) Allowable take-off mass remains uninfluenced up to 5000 ft PA
B) There is no effect on allowable take-off mass
C) Allowable take-off mass increases
D) Allowable take-off mass decreases
Which one of the following is not affected by a tail wind?
A) the field limited take-off mass
B) the take-off run
C) the obstacle limited take-off mass
D) the climb limited take-off mass
When take off mass is limited by VMBE, an increase in the uphill slope will:
A) allow an increase in the mass
B) decrease the TODR
C) have no affect
D) require a decrease in the mass
The take-off mass could be limited by:
A) the take-off distance available (TODA), the maximum brake energy and
the climb gradient with one engine inoperative
B) the maximum brake energy only
C) the take-off distance available (TODA) only
D) the climb gradient with one engine inoperative only
41. If the balanced field length required for a given weight is less than the balanced field
length available :
A) Take off may not be made at that weight
B) the V1 must be increased above the balanced field V1
C) the V1 must be decreased below the balanced field V1
D) there will be a range of V1 speed available
What is the advantage of balancing V1, even in the event of a climb limited take-off?
A) The accelerate stop distance required is the shortest
B) The safety margin with respect to the runway length is greatest
C) The take-off distance required with one engine out at V1 is the shortest
D) The climb limited take-off mass is the highest
Balanced V1 is selected:
A) for a runway length limited take-off. with a stopway to give the highest-mass
B) if it is equal to V2
C) for a runway length limited take-off with a clearway to give the highest mass
D) if the accelerate stop distance is equal to the one engine out take-off distance
The time delay included in take-off calculations for the recognition and reaction to an engine
failure during the take-off run is:
A) 1 seconds
B) 3 seconds
C) 4 seconds
D) 2 seconds
The one engine out take-off run is the distance between the brake release point and:
A) the lift-off point
B) the middle of the segment between VLOF point and 35 ft point
C) the point where V2 is reached
D) the point half way between V1 and V2
Water equivalent depth is:
A) the depth of water in the contaminant
B) the contaminant depth x specific gravity
C) the contaminant depth x 0.5
D) the measured depth of the contaminant
Which of the following is true with regard to VMCA (air minimum control speed)?
A) VMCA only applies to four-engine aeroplanes
B) Straight flight can not be maintained below VMCA, when the critical
engine has failed
C) The aeroplane will not gather the minimum required climb gradient
D) The aeroplane is uncontrollable below VMCA
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 reached and
the point at which the aeroplane is 35 feet above the take-off surface are:
1747 m, all engines operating
1950 m, with the critical engine failure recognized at V1,
the other factors remaining unchanged. Considering both possibilities to determine the take-
off run (TOR). What is the correct distance?
A) 2096 m
B) 2243 m
C) 1950 m
D) 2009 m
The take-off safety speed V2min for turbo-propeller powered aeroplanes with more than
three engines may not be less than:
A) 1.3 Vs
B) 1.2 Vs
C) 1.2 Vs1
D) 1.15 Vs
Putting in 16500 litres of fuel with an SG of 780 kg/m3, and writing 16500 kg of fuel on the
load sheet will result in:
A) TOD and ASD decreasing, and the calculated V2 being too fast
B) TOD increasing and ASD decreasing, and the calculated V2 being too fast
C) TOD and ASD remaining constant, if the calculated speeds are used
D) TOD and ASD increasing, if the calculated speeds are used
Which of the following combinations will most likely cause the greatest increase in the take-
off distance?
1. Tailwind
2. Headwind
3. Upslope
4. Downslope
5. High temperature
6. Low Temperature
A) 1, 4, 5
B) 2, 4, 5
C) 1, 3, 5
D) 2, 4, 6
Regarding the obstacle limited take-off mass, which of the following statements is correct?
A) The maximum bank angle which can be used is 10°
B) Wind speed plays no role when calculating this particular mass
C) A take-off in the direction of an obstacle is also permitted in tail wind
condition
D) The obstacle limited mass can never be lower than the climb limited take-
off mass
A runway is considered to be contaminated when:
A) more than 30% of the runway surface is covered by more than a 3 mm depth of water
B) more than 25% of the runway surface is covered by more than a 3 mm depth of water
C) more than 50% of the runway surface is covered by more than a 5 mm depth of water
D) more than 25% of the runway surface is covered by more than a 2.5 mm depth of water
61. If the value of the balanced V1 is found to be lower than VMCG, which of the following is
correct?
A) The one engine out take-off distance will become greater than the ASDR
B) The take-off is not permitted
C) The VMCG will be lowered to V1
D) The ASDR will become greater than the one engine out take-off distance
Can the length of a stopway be added to the runway length to determine the take-off
distance available?
A) Yes, but the stopway must have the same width as the runway
B) No, unless its centreline is on the extended centreline of the runway
C) No
D) Yes, but the stopway must be able to carry the weight of the aeroplane
The definition of V3 is:
A) 1.15 x VS
B) The aircraft speed on all engines as it passes through the screen height
C) The all engines target speed for the climb to flap retraction height
D) 1.3 x VS
During the flight preparation the climb limited take-off mass (TOM) is found to be much
greater than the field length limited TOM using 5° flap. In what way can the performance
limited TOM be increased? There are no limiting obstacles.
A) By selecting a higher flap setting
B) By selecting a lower V2
C) By selecting a lower flap setting
D) By selecting a higher V2
Considering the undercarriage assembly, the factors that limit aircraft performance are...
A) wheel rotation speed and brake energy
B) wheel rotation speed only
C) brake energy only
D) tyre pressure only
What is TODA?
A) TORA plus stopway plus clearway
B) always equal to ASDA
C) TORA plus stopway
D) TORA plus clearway
VR must be:
A) greater than 1,05 VMCA and not less than V1
B) greater than VMCA and greater than 1,1 V1
C) between 1,05 VMCA and V1
D) no greater than 0,95 VMU
If a balanced field is used for take-off calculations when the actual field distances are
unbalanced, this will:
A) have no effect on the take-off mass
B) increase the minimum permissible take-off mass
C) improve the maximum permissible take-off mass
D) decrease the maximum allowable take-off mass
The safety margin included in the take-off graphs for Class A aeroplane calculations with all
engines operating is:
A) 30%
B) 23%
C) 20%
D) 13%
During the flight preparation a pilot makes a mistake by selecting a V1 greater than that
required. Which problem will occur when the engine fails at a speed immediately above the
correct value of V1?
A) The stop distance required will exceed the stop distance available
B) V2 may be too high so that climb performance decreases
C) It may lead to over-rotation
D) The one engine out take-off distance required may exceed the take-off
distance available
During aircraft certification, the value of VMCG is found with nose wheel steering
inoperative. This is because:
A) nose wheel steering does not affect VMCG
B) the aircraft may be operated even if the nose wheel steering is
inoperative
C) VMCG must be valid in both wet and dry conditions
D) nose wheel steering does not work after an engine failure
Assuming that the acceleration is constant during the take-off, if the take-off speed is
increased by 3%, the Take-off distance will increase by:
A) 6%
B) 12%
C) 9%
D) 3%
If the flap setting is changed from 10º to 20º , V2MIN will:
A) decrease if not limited by VMC
B) increase
C) remain the same
D) increase or decrease
If the field length limited take off mass has been calculated using a Balanced Field Length
technique, the use of any additional clearway in take off performance calculations may
allow:
A) the obstacle clearance limit to be increased with an higher V1
B) a greater field length limited take off mass but with a higher V1
C) a greater field length limited take off mass but with a lower V1
D) the obstacle clearance limit to be increased with no effect on V1
For a class A aircraft the rotation speed VR must not be less than :
A) 10% above VMU
B) 5% above V1
C) 10% above VMC
D) 5% above VMC
If the aircraft takes off at the wet V1 instead of the dry V1, what is the effect on (i) TODR
(ii) Climb performance?
A) (i) TODR increases, (ii) Climb performance degraded
B) (i) TODR decreases, (ii) Climb performance degraded
C) (i) TODR decreases, (ii) Climb performance improved
D) (i) TODR increases, (ii) Climb performance improved
The operational regulations regarding scheduled performance are contained in the following
document:
A) Joint Airworthiness Requirements (JAR 23)
B) Joint Airworthiness Requirements - Operations (JAR-OPS)
C) Federal Aviation Requirements (FAR 25)
D) Joint Airworthiness Requirements (JAR 25)
The maximum depth of wet snow that the CAA recommends does not cover any part of the
runway for flying operations to continue should not exceed is:
A) 0.5 cm
B) 30 mm
C) 13 mm
D) 10 mm
Which of the following represents the maximum value for V1 assuming max tyre speed and
max brake energy speed are not limiting?
A) VR
B) VMCA
C) VREF
D) V2
Which of the following sequences represents the correct order on take-off?
A) VMCG, V1, VR, V2
B) VMCG, VR, V1, V2
C) VMCG, V1, VMCA, VR
D) V1, VMCA, VR, V2
How does runway slope affect allowable take-off mass, assuming other factors remain
constant and not limiting?
A) Allowable take-off mass is not affected by runway slope
B) A downhill slope decreases allowable take-off mass
C) An uphill slope increases take-off mass
D) A downhill slope increases allowable take-off mass
Which are the two most important parameters to determine the value of VMCG?
A) Engine thrust and air density
B) Air density and rudder deflection
C) Engine thrust and flap setting
D) Engine thrust and rudder deflection
With regard to a take-off from a wet runway, which of the following statements is correct?
A) When the runway is wet, the V1 reduction is sufficient to maintain the
same margins on the runway length
B) Screen height cannot be reduced
C) In case of a reverser inoperative the wet runway performance
information can still be used
D) The screen height can be lowered to reduce the mass penalties
The maximum reduction in thrust permitted, when performing a reduced thrust take-off,
is... percent of that required for a normal take-off.
A) 30
B) 25
C) 15
D) 50
Compared with still air, a tailwind will cause the value of V1 to:
A) remain unchanged
B) a take-off with tailwind is not permitted
C) increase
D) decrease
How is V2 affected if T/O flaps 20° is chosen instead of T/O flaps 10° ?
A) V2 has the same value in both cases
B) V2 increases in proportion to the angle at which the flaps are set
C) V2 decreases if not restricted by VMCA
D) V2 has no connection with T/O flap setting, as it is a function of runway
length only
How is V2 affected if T/O flaps 20° is chosen instead of T/O flaps 10° ?
A) V2 has the same value in both cases
B) V2 increases in proportion to the angle at which the flaps are set
C) V2 decreases if not restricted by VMCA
D) V2 has no connection with T/O flap setting, as it is a function of runway
length only
At an airfield which has a high absolute humidity compared to an airfield with low absolute
humidity:
A) the aircraft will produce more thrust because mass flow is increased
B) the aircraft will produce less thrust because the density is reduced
C) the thrust will not be affected
D) the aircraft will produce more thrust because the water vapour cools the
engines
It is recommended that the maximum crosswind for take-off on a contaminated surface is:
A) 20kts
B) 5kts
C) 15kts
D) 10kts
For a given wind speed, the regulations on wind factor give the least margin of safety on
take-off:
A) if the wind is at 90° to the runway
B) if the wind is a pure headwind
C) if the wind is a pure tailwind
D) if the wind is at 45° to the runway
An airport has a 3000 metres long runway, and a 2000 metres clearway at each end of that
runway. For the calculation of the maximum allowed take-off mass, the take-off distance
available cannot be greater than:
A) 5000 metres
B) 4000 metres
C) 6000 metres
D) 4500 metres
Which statement, in relation to the climb limited take-off mass of a jet aeroplane, is
correct?
A) The climb limited take-off mass is determined at the speed for best rate
of climb.
B) The climb limited take-off mass decreases with increasing OAT.
C) On high elevation airports equipped with long runways the aeroplane will
always be climb limited.
D) 50% of a head wind is taken into account when determining the climb
limited take-off mass.
Which combination of circumstances or conditions would most likely lead to a tyre speed
limited take-off?
A) A low runway elevation and a cross wind
B) A high runway elevation and a head wind
C) A low runway elevation and a head wind
D) A high runway elevation and tail wind
During take off, the time between critical engine failure and V1 (recognition time) is
assumed to be approximately:
A) 5 seconds
B) 0 seconds
C) 6 seconds
D) 2 seconds
The take-off performance requirements for transport category aeroplanes are based upon:
A) failure of critical engine
B) all engines operating
C) failure of critical engine or all engines operating which ever gives the
largest take off distance
D) only one engine operating
Which of the following are to be taken into account for the runway in use for take-off?
A) Airport elevation, runway slope, standard temperature, pressure altitude
and wind components
B) Airport elevation, runway slope, outside air temperature, pressure
altitude and wind components
C) Airport elevation, runway slope, outside air temperature, standard
pressure and wind components
D) Airport elevation, runway slope, standard temperature, standard pressure
and wind components
During the certification flight testing of a twin engine turbojet aeroplane the real take-off
distances are equal to:
1547 m with all engines running
1720 m with failure of critical engine at V1, with all other things remaining unchanged.
Concerning the landing gear, which of the following factors would limit the take-off mass?
A) Rate of rotation of the wheel at lift off and brake energy
B) Rate of rotation of the wheel and tyre pressure
C) Tyre pressure and brake temperature
D) Nitrogen pressure in the strut, and brake temperature
The purpose of the MAT limited TOM is to ensure that in the event of the critical engine
failing:
A) The aircraft can comply with the most severe gradient requirement of the
Net Take-off Flight Path
B) TODR will not exceed TODA
C) All obstacles will be cleared by the statutory minimum
D) The aircraft can comply with all take-off requirements
Accelerated stop distance:
Fill in the blanks in the following statement which relates to field length limit requirements.
" The distance to accelerate to... at which point an engine fails, followed by a reaction time
of... and the ensuing deceleration to full stop must be completed within the..."
A) V1; 2 seconds; ASDA
B) V1; 4 seconds; TODA
C) VEF; 4 seconds; ASDA
D) VEF; 2 seconds; TODA
The balanced field length for an aircraft is when, in the event of an engine failure during
take-off:
A) the take-off run required is equal to the accelerate-stop-distance required
B) the distance to accelerate is equal to the distance to stop
C) the take-off distance required is equal to the accelerate-stop-distance required
D) the take-off distance required is equal to the take-off run required
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) deploy airbrakes or spoilers
B) reduce the engine thrust
C) reverse engine thrust
D) apply wheel brakes
Following an engine failure at (i) .... and allowing for a reaction time of (ii) .... a correctly
loaded aircraft must be capable of decelerating to a halt within the (iii) .... .
A) (i) V1 (ii) 2 seconds (iii) Take-off distance available
B) (i) V1 (ii) 2 seconds (iii) Accelerate - stop distance available
C) (i) V2 (ii) 3 seconds (iii) Take-off distance available
D) (i) V1 (ii) 1 second (iii) Accelerate - stop distance available
With respect to field length limit fill in the blanks in the follow statement:
'The distance to accelerate to... at which point an engine fails, followed by the reaction time
of... and the ensuring deceleration to full stop must be complete with the...'
A) V1, 2sec, ASDA
B) VGO, 2sec, ASDA
C) VR, 2sec, TORA
D) VEF, 2sec, TORA
Initial Climb:
The requirement with regards to obstacles in is that the net take-off flight path should clear
all obstacles by
A) minimum 50 feet vertically
B) minimum 15 meters vertically
C) minimum 35 feet vertically
D) minimum 100 feet vertically
The requirements with regard to take-off flight path and the climb segments are only
specified for:
A) the failure of any engine on a multi-engine aeroplane
B) 2 engine aeroplane
C) the failure of the critical engine on a multi-engines aeroplane
D) the failure of two engines on a multi-engine aeroplane
The minimum climb gradient is 2.6%. At 11,000 kg the climb gradient is 2.8%. How much
weight can be added and still achieve the minimum climb gradient?
A) 1846 kg
B) 846 kg
C) 786 kg
D) 1214 kg
V2 is defined as:
A) the all-engines-operating free air safety speed attained at screen height
B) the climb speed necessary to obtain the highest rate of climb
C) the referenced airspeed obtained after lift-off at which the required one-
engine-inoperative climb performance can be achieved
D) the climb speed necessary to obtain the highest gradient of climb
For a Class A aircraft the net take-off flight path is subdivided into various segments. Which
of the following statements is correct?
A) The 3rd segment is completed at the normal flap retraction height and is
flown at max continuous thrust
B) The final segment starts at the end of segment 3 with the aircraft in a
clean configuration, at the final segment climb speed with maximum
continuous power set, ending at 1500ft or higher if there are distant
obstacles to clear
C) The second segment is flown at V3 up to a height of 400ft (Flap
retraction height)
D) The first segment starts at the end of TODA where the aircraft should be
at 50ft and V2. This segment is flown at V2 whilst the landing gear is
retracted
The Net Take-off Flight Path terminates when the aeroplane attains a height above
reference zero of:
A) 1500 ft net
B) 1200 ft net
C) 1500 ft gross
D) 1200 ft gross
An aircraft take off weight is climb limited. If there is a significant headwind the take off weight would:
A) Decrease
B) Not change
C) Increase
D) Depend on height of obstacles in the obstacle domain
21. After takeoff, which airspeed should be flown in order to gain the highest altitude in a
given period of time?
A) Vy
B) Vc
C) Va
D) Vx
The net take-off flight path gradient for a 2 engine aircraft is the gross gradient reduced by:
A) 0.8 percent
B) 1.43 percent
C) 0.9 percent
D) 0.7 percent
If an aircraft is to make a 25° banked turn during the climb out the speed required by JAR-
OPS is:
A) V2
B) V2 + 5 kts
C) V2 + 15 kts
D) V2 + 10 kts
In relation to the net take-off flight path, the required 35 ft vertical distance to clear all
obstacles is
A) the height at which power is reduced to maximum climb thrust
B) based on pressure altitudes
C) the minimum vertical distance between the lowest part of the aeroplane
and all obstacles within the obstacle corridor
D) the height by which acceleration and flap retraction should be completed
Which of the following statements, concerning the obstacle limited take-off mass for
performance class A aeroplane, is correct?
A) It should not be corrected for 30° bank turns in the take-off path
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) it cannot be lower than the corresponding climb limited take-off mass
D) It should be determined on the basis of a 35 ft obstacle clearance with
respect to the " net take-off flight path"
The effect of increasing the V2 speed for a given take off mass and aerodrome conditions is:
A) the climb gradient increases and the take off distance increases
B) the climb gradient decreases and the take off distance decreases
C) the climb gradient decreases and the take off distance increases
D) the climb gradient increases and the take off distance decreases
In a turbojet aircraft, if an engine fails in the second segment of the climb at a speed of V2
+ 10kts the correct action would be to:
A) level off immediately and commence flap retraction
B) increase speed to V2 + 20kt
C) reduce speed to V2
D) maintain V2 + 10kt
Which of the following sets of factors will increase the climb-limited TOM?
A) High flap setting, low PA, low OAT
B) Low flap setting, low PA, low OAT
C) Low flap setting, high PA, high OAT
D) Low flap setting, high PA, low OAT
In the event that the take-off mass is obstacle limited and the take-off flight path includes a
turn, the bank angle should not exceed:
A) 20 degrees up to a height of 400 ft
B) 25 degrees up to a height of 400 ft
C) 10 degrees up to a height of 400 ft
D) 15 degrees up to height of 400 ft
For a turbojet aeroplane the second segment of the climb begins when:
A) Accelerating from V2 to flap retraction speed begins
B) Flaps are fully retracted
C) Flap retraction begins
D) Landing gear is fully retracted
An operator shall ensure that the net take-off flight path clears all obstacles. The half-width
of the obstacle- corridor at the distance D from the end of the TODA is at least:
A) 90 m + D/0.125
B) 90 m + 1.125 D
C) 90 m + 0.125 D
D) 0.125 D
Which T/O condition is most likely resulting in the poorest climb performance?
A) Sea level field, ISA -10o, T/O flaps 10°
B) 5000' field elevation, ISA -5o. T/O flaps 10°
C) Sea level field, ISA + 5o, T/O flaps 10°
D) 5000' field elevation, ISA + 20o, T/O flaps 30°
For take-off obstacle clearance calculations, obstacles in the first segment may be avoided:
A) only by using standard turns
B) by banking as much as needed if aeroplane is more than 50 ft above
runway elevation
C) by standard turns - but only after passing 1500 ft
D) by banking not more than 15° between 50 ft and 400 ft above the
runway elevation
Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb
performance?
A) Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude
B) High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude
C) High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude
D) Low temperature, high relative humidity and low density altitude
Which of the following set of factors could lead to a V2 value which is limited by VMCA?
A) High take-off mass, low flap setting and high field elevation
B) High take-off mass, high flap setting and low field elevation
C) Low take-off mass, low flap setting and low field elevation
D) Low take-off mass, high flap setting and low field elevation
Given that the characteristics of a three engine turbojet aeroplane are as follows:
For a jet aircraft the climb is subdivided into various segments. Which of the following
statements is correct?
A) The final segment starts at the end of segment 3 with the aircraft in a
clean configuration, at the climb speed with maximum continuous power
set, ending at 1500 ft or higher if there are distant obstacles to clear.
B) The first segment starts at the end of TODA where the aircraft should be
at 50 ft and V2. This segment is flown at V2 whilst the landing gear is
retracted.
C) The second segment is flown at V3 up to a height of 400 ft (The
Maximum flap retraction height).
D) The 3rd segment completed at the normal flap retraction height and is
flown at Take-Off thrust until the flaps are retracted.
41. The take-off safety speed V2 for two-engine or three-engine turbo propeller powered
aeroplanes may not be less than:
A) 1.15 Vs1
B) 1.2 Vs
C) 1.3 Vs
D) 1.15 Vs
How does the maximum climb limited take-off mass change under tailwind conditions?
A) Increases with flaps extended for take-off
B) Does not change
C) Increases
D) Decreases
If a turn is commenced during the take off flight path, the load factor (i), the induced drag
(ii), and the climb gradient (iii), will :
A) (i) increase, (ii) decrease, (iii) decrease
B) (i) decrease, (ii) increase, (iii) increase
C) (i) increase, (ii) increase, (iii) decrease
D) (i) decrease, (ii) decrease, (iii) increase
Runway 09/27 has a length of 2000 m, the elevation of the 09 threshold is 250 ft and the
elevation of 27 threshold is 240 ft. The elevation of the obstacle is 360 ft. The height of the
obstacle which should be assumed to determine the maximum mass for take off is:
A) 110 ft
B) 370 ft
C) 360 ft
D) 120 ft
Required net climb gradients in the 1st segment for 3-engine aircraft with one engine out
are:
A) 0,3%
B) 2,7%
C) 5,5%
D) 0,1 %
An obstacle is positioned at 2400m from the end of TODA and is offset 400m from the
centre-line. For an aeroplane making a 10° turn after the end of TODA and unable to
maintain the required navigational accuracy this obstacle is considered to be:
A) 90m inside the obstacle accountability area
B) 10m outside the obstacle accountability area
C) 10m inside the obstacle accountability area
D) 90m outside the obstacle accountability area
The minimum climb gradient required on the 2nd flight path segment after the take-off of a
jet aeroplane is defined by the following parameters:
1. Gear up
2. Gear down
3. Wing flaps retracted
4. Wing flaps in take-off position
5. N engines at the take-off thrust
6. N-1) engines at the take-off thrust
7. Speed over the path equal to V2 + 10 kt
8. Speed over the path equal to 1.3 VS
9. Speed over the path equal to V2 -
10. At a height of 35 ft above the runway
The correct statements are:
A) 2, 3, 6, 9
B) 1, 5, 8, 10
C) 1, 4, 6, 9
D) 1, 4, 5, 10
Given:
BRP: 3420 ft AMSL
Runway slope: 1.3% downhill
TODR: 2760 m
Obstacle elevation: 3785 ft
Calculate the obstacle height above reference zero for the MRJT:
A) 482.7ft
B) 365 ft
C) 1025 ft
D) 247.3 ft
For the third segment of the take off flight path, which of the following combinations of
speed, power, flap setting, and landing gear position is correct?
The height below which turns are not permitted after take-off is:
A) 50ft or half wing span whichever is higher
B) 50 ft
C) 35 ft
D) Half wing span
What is the maximum angle of bank planned for in a curved flight path during climb out on
aircraft over 5700 kg?
A) 5°
B) 15°
C) 20°
D) 10°
A turbo-prop aircraft with a maximum all up mass in excess of 5700 kg, is limited to:
A) 15° angle of bank up to 400 ft
B) 10° angle of bank up to 400 ft
C) 25° angle of bank up to 400 ft
D) 20° angle of bank up to 400 ft
61. The reduction to be applied to the gross gradient to obtain the net gradient for a twin-
engine aeroplane is:
A) 0.7 percent
B) 1.4 percent
C) 2.4 percent
D) 0.8 percent
The minimum time from VLOF to the initiation of undercarriage retraction is:
A) 3 seconds
B) 1 seconds
C) 4 seconds
D) 2 seconds
The second segment gradient requirement for a two engine aircraft is 2.4%. If the total
drag of the aircraft at V2 is 18500 lbs, and the thrust per engine is 22000 lbs, the maximum
permissible climb limited take off weight would be :
A) 90 300 lbs
B) 1 062 500 lbs
C) 91 700 lbs
D) 145 800 lbs
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to turns on the take-off flight path?
A) Above 400 ft a turn may not be assumed with a bank angle greater than
15°
B) For an aircraft with a wing span of 120 ft turns may not be assumed to
take place below 60 ft
C) During a turn the climb gradient may be assumed to be the same as on
the straight flight path
D) Tums may not be assumed to take place below 400 ft
If an aircraft changes course by 10° in the climb and the required navigational accuracy
cannot be maintained, the maximum semi-width of the obstacle domain is:
A) 300 m
B) 1200 m
C) 900 m
D) 600 m
The second segment gradient requirement for a two engine aircraft is 2.4%. If the V2 speed
is 150 knots IAS the rate of climb at sea level ISA when operating at the W.A.T. limit would
be approximately:
A) 625 ft./min
B) 240 ft./min
C) 150 ft./min
D) 360 ft./min
The take-off mass of an aeroplane is restricted by the climb limit. What would be the effect
on this limit of an increase in the headwind component?
A) The effect would vary depending upon the height of any obstacle within
the net take-off flight path
B) None
C) The climb limited take-off mass would increase
D) The climb limited take-off mass would decrease
A Boeing 747-400 has a wing span of 64.4 m. When considering relevant obstacles for the
take-off flight path what is the semi-width of the zone at a distance of 1500 m from the
TODA?
A) 198.7m
B) 277.5 m
C) 300 m
D) 279.7m
Which of the following statements with regard to the actual acceleration height at the
beginning of the 3rd climb segment is correct?
A) The minimum value according to regulations is 400 ft
B) There is no legal minimum value, because this will be determined from
case to case during the calculation of the net flight path
C) The minimum value according to regulations is 1000 ft
D) A lower height than 400 ft is allowed in special circumstances e.g. noise
abatement
What is the effect of tail wind on the time to climb to a given altitude?
A) The effect on time to climb will depend on the aeroplane type
B) The time to climb does not change
C) The time to climb decreases
D) The time to climb increases
You climb with a climb speed schedule 300/.78. What do you expect in the crossover
altitude 29 200 ft (OAT = ISA)?
A) The rate of climb increases since the constant IAS-climb is replaced by
the constant Mach-climb
B) During the acceleration to the Mach number .78 the rate of climb is
approximately zero
C) No noticeable effect since the true airspeed at 300 kt IAS and .78 Mach
are the same (at ISA temperature TAS=460 kt)
D) The rate of climb decreases since climb performance at a constant Mach
number is grossly reduced as compared to constant IAS
The diminishment to be applied to the gross gradient to obtain the net gradient for a twin-
engine Class A aeroplane is:
A) 0.7%
B) 0.8%
C) 1.0%
D) 0.9%
The amount by which the gross gradient must be diminished to determine the net gradient
of climb for a four- engine aeroplane is:
A) 0.8%
B) 1.0%
C) 0.9%
D) 0.7%
At MSL, in ISA conditions, climb gradient = 6 %. What would the climb gradient be if:
Pressure altitude: 1000 ft
Temperature: 17° C
Engine anti-ice: on
Wing anti-ice: on
(- 0.2 % engine anti-ice, - 0.1 % wing anti ice, + - 0.2 % per 1000 ft pressure altitude, + -
0.1 % per 10 ISA deviation)
A) 5.1 %
B) 3.8 %
C) 5.5 %
D) 6.3 %
An aircraft is climbing as a constant Mach number in ISA conditions. Above the tropopause :
A) the IAS decreases, the TAS decreases
B) the IAS is constant, the TAS increases
C) the IAS is constant, the TAS is constant
D) the IAS decreases, the TAS is constant
How does an increased altitude affect the indicated stalling speed (when compressibility
effects have to be accounted for)?
A) Indicated stalling speed will not change up to 25 000 ft, then decreases
at higher altitudes
B) Indicated stalling speed will increase
C) Indicated stalling speed will not change up to 25 000 ft, then increases at
higher altitudes
D) Indicated stalling speed will not change
In a climb, at a constant IAS / Mach No. 300 kts / 0.78 M., what happens at the change
over point ( 29 500 ft, ISA )?
A) No change in rate of climb since TAS remains constant
B) Find that rate of climb would start to decrease, because TAS would start
to decrease
C) Find that rate of climb would start to increase, because TAS starts to
increase
D) Accelerate from the IAS to the Mach number, and therefore rate of climb
will decrease
Compared to the gross gradient of climb the net climb gradient will be:
A) less
B) greater
C) either greater or less depending on type
D) the same
Which of the following sequences of speed for a jet aeroplane is correct? (from low to high
speeds)
A) Vs, maximum angle climb speed, maximum range speed
B) Vs, maximum range speed, maximum angle climb speed
C) Maximum endurance speed, long range speed, maximum range speed
D) Maximum endurance speed, maximum range speed, maximum angle of
climb speed
With a jet aeroplane the maximum climb angle can be flown at approximately:
A) The highest CL/CD2 ratio
B) The highest CL/CD ratio
C) Vs
D) Vs
Climbing in a normal atmosphere, at a constant Mach no. the effect of a head wind on the
rate of climb will cause it to:
A) Increased rapidly
B) Remain unchanged
C) Increase slowly
D) Decrease slowly
To maintain climb airspeed following an increase in temperature the rate of climb is:
A) zero
B) reduced
C) increased
D) unaffected
When the climb speed plan changes from 280/.74 to 290/.74 the new changeover altitude
will be:
A) Unchanged
B) Higher
C) Lower
D) Influenced only by the aeroplane gross mass
A four jet-engine aeroplane (mass = 150 000 kg) is established on climb with all engines
operating. The lift-to- drag ratio is 14. Each engine has a thrust of 75 000 Newton’ s. The
gradient of climb is: (given: g= 10 m/s2):
A) 7.86%
B) 1.286%
C) 12.86%
D) 27%
Other factors remaining constant, how does increasing altitude affect Vx and Vy:
A) Vx will decrease and Vy will increase
B) Both will remain the same
C) Vx will increase Vy will decrease
D) Both will increase
On a segment of the take-off flight path an obstacle requires a minimum gradient of climb
of 2.6% in order to provide an adequate margin of safe clearance. At a mass of 110 000 kg
the gradient of climb is 2.8%. For the same power and assuming that the sine of the angle
of climb varies inversely with mass, at what maximum mass will the aeroplane be able to
achieve the minimum gradient?
A) 106 425 kg
B) 118 455 kg
C) 121 310 kg
D) 102 150 kg
Given a jet aircraft. Which order of increasing speeds in the performance diagram is correct?
A) Vs, Vx, Maximum range speed
B) Maximum endurance speed, Long range speed, Maximum range speed
C) Maximum endurance speed, Maximum range speed, Vx
D) Vs, Maximum range speed, Vx
For a given aircraft mass as altitude increases the effect on the margins to the low speed
and high speed buffet is to:
A) decrease both margins
B) decrease the low speed margin and increase the high speed margin
C) increase the low speed margin but decrease the high speed margin
D) increase both margins
A jet aeroplane is climbing at constant Mach number below the tropopause. Which of the
following statements is correct?
A) IAS decreases and TAS decreases
B) IAS decreases and TAS increases
C) IAS increases and TAS decreases
D) IAS increases and TAS increases
An aircraft with a climb gradient of 3.3%, flying at an IAS of 85 KTS. At a pressure ALT of
8500 ft with a temperature of +15° C will have a ROC of:
A) 284'/Min
B) 623'/Min
C) 1117'/Min
D) 334'/Min
The main reason for using the stepped climb technique is to:
A) increase endurance
B) increase range
C) adhere to ATC procedures
D) decrease sector times
An aircraft has a mass of 5700 kg, the drag at best climb speed is 6675 N and the thrust
available is 15.6 kN.
The gradient of climb would be:
A) 16 %
B) 1.17 %
C) 1.56 %
D) 8.9 %
Relative to the ground a headwind ____ the effective climb angle and a tailwind ____ the
effective climb angle.
A) decreases; increases
B) decreases; decreases
C) increases; decreases
D) increases; increases
An aircraft has a climb speed schedule of 250 KIAS / 0.8 M. If the climb TAS is increased to
270 KIAS the Mach limit will be reached :
A) at a lower altitude at all temperatures
B) at a higher altitude for temperatures above ISA
C) at the same altitude at all temperatures
D) at a higher altitude at all temperatures
A jet aeroplane is climbing with constant IAS. Which operational speed limit is most likely to
be reached?
A) The Minimum control speed air
B) The Mach limit for the Mach trim system
C) The Maximum operating Mach number
D) The Stalling speed
41. When climbing at a constant Mach number in the troposphere, what is the effect on (i)
IAS and (ii) TAS?
A) h(i) remains constant, (ii) decreases
B) h(i) increases, (ii) decreases
C) h(i) decreases, (ii) increases
D) h(i) decreases, (ii) decreases
The lowest point of the drag or thrust required curve of a jet aeroplane, respectively, is the
point for:
A) minimum incidence
B) minimum specific range
C) maximum endurance
D) maximum specific range
A jet aeroplane is climbing at a constant IAS and maximum climb thrust, how will the climb
angle / the pitch angle change?
A) Remain constant / decrease
B) Reduce / decrease
C) Reduce / remain constant
D) Remain constant / become larger
At mean sea level in ISA conditions the aircraft climb gradient is 6%. Use the corrections
below to determine the climb gradient for a pressure altitude of 1000 ft and an air
temperature of 17º C with engine and wing anti-icing on.
Engine Anti-Ice: - 0.2%
Wing Anti-Ice: - 0.1%
1000 ft pressure Altitude: +/- 0.2%
1º ISA deviation: +/- 0.1%
A) 5.1%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.3%
D) 3.8%
As altitude increases the stalling speed of an aircraft in terms of (i) IAS, (ii) TAS and (iii)
Mach number will...
A) remain constant, increase, decrease
B) increase, decrease, decrease
C) increase, decrease, increase
D) remain constant, increase, increase
What happens to the drag of a jet aeroplane if, during the initial climb after take off,
constant IAS is maintained?
(Assume a constant mass)
A) The drag increases initially and decreases thereafter
B) The drag increases considerably
C) The drag remains almost constant
D) The drag decreases
Cruise:
The drift down procedure is used:
A) after a decompression at height
B) for a visual approach using VASIs or PAPIs
C) for an instrument approach at an alternate
D) when an engine fails above the one engine inoperative stabilising height
Vmca is defined as the minimum speed at which directional control can be maintained in
flight with an engine failure in a defined configuration which include:
A) flaps in landing position
B) zero yaw
C) 0° bank
D) Landing gear down
The tangent from the origin to the power required curve for a jet aircraft gives:
A) the max range speed
B) the minimum power speed
C) VMD
D) the long range cruise speed
What is a COST INDEX?
A) A number denoting the cost per nautical mile
B) A number denoting the ratio of the cost of fuel to speed
C) A number denoting the ratio of direct operating costs to speed
D) A number denoting the ratio of the costs of crew and maintenance to the
cost of fuel
Under which condition should you fly considerably lower (4000 ft or more) than the
optimum altitude?
A) If at the lower altitude either considerably less headwind or considerably
more tailwind can be expected
B) If the temperature is lower at the low altitude (high altitude inversion)
C) If at the lower altitude either more headwind or less tailwind can be expected
D) If the maximum altitude is below the optimum altitude
Which of the following variables will not affect the shape or position of the drag-IAS curve,
for speeds below Mcrit:
A) configuration
B) weight
C) aspect ratio
D) altitude
Referring to the diagram 4-24 in CAP 698, why does the curve for an equivalent weight of
35,000 kg, only start 4 mins after engine failure?
A) At that weight the aircraft takes longer to slowdown to the optimum drift down speed
B) At that altitude the engine takes longer to spool down after failure
C) At that weight the aircraft has a higher TAS and therefore more momentum
D) All the curves start at the same point higher up
For a jet engine aeroplane, the long range cruise speed is:
A) greater than maximum range speed
B) equal to the maximum endurance speed
C) less than maximum range speed
D) equal to the maximum range speed
Maximum endurance:
A) is the same as maximum specific range with wind correction
B) is achieved in un-accelerated level flight with minimum fuel consumption
C) can be flown in a steady climb only
D) can be reached with the 'best rate of climb' speed in level flight
For a given flight level the speed range determined by the buffet onset boundary will
decrease with:
A) reduced weight
B) reduced bank angle
C) with increased temperature
D) with a more forward centre of gravity
The pilots of a jet aircraft wish to reach the destination with minimum use of fuel. They
should fly at:
A) Best L/D Speed
B) Max Range Cruise Speed
C) Long Range Cruise Speed
D) Minimum Power Speed
If the thrust available exceeds the thrust required for level flight:
A) the aeroplane decelerates if the altitude is maintained
B) the aeroplane decelerates if it is in the region of reversed command
C) the aeroplane accelerates if the altitude is maintained
D) the aeroplane descends if the airspeed is maintained
For a jet engine powered airplane which of the following corresponds to the speed for best
L/D?
A) VNO
B) VLO
C) Speed for best range
D) Speed for best endurance
For a given aircraft mass, flying with a cost index greater that zero set will result in:
A) climb at the slowest safe speed, taking into account stall and speed
stability
B) a cruise at a faster MNo than the MNo giving best ANM/kg ratio for a
given altitude
C) a cruise at the maximum endurance speed
D) a cruise at a slower MNo than the best range MNo for a given altitude
The centre of gravity near, but still within, the aft limit:
A) improves the longitudinal stability.
B) increases the stalling speed
C) decreases the maximum range
D) improves the maximum range
The maximum speed that can be achieved in level flight will occur :
A) when CL : CD is a maximum
B) when CD is a minimum
C) when the drag is equal to the maximum thrust available
D) when the drag is a minimum
If there is a tailwind:
A) the minimum drag speed is decreases
B) the change in minimum drag speed is equal to the tailwind component
C) the minimum drag speed increases
D) the minimum drag speed is not affected
With all other things remaining unchanged and with T the outside static air temperature
expressed in degrees K, the hourly fuel consumption of a turbojet powered aeroplane in a
cruise flight with a constant Mach Number and zero headwind, is as follows:
A) proportional to T
B) proportional to 1/T
C) proportional to 1/T2
D) independent from T
41. The speed for maximum endurance:
A) is the lower speed to achieve 99% of maximum specific range
B) can either be lower or higher than the speed for maximum specific range
C) is always lower than the speed for maximum specific range
D) is always higher than the speed for maximum specific range
As you accelerate in level flight from the speed at CLMax to maximum speed the total drag:
A) decreases then increases.
B) decreases.
C) increases.
D) increases then decreases.
During a driftdown following engine failure, what would be the correct procedure to follow?
A) Begin fuel jettison immediately, commensurate with having required
reserves at destination
B) Do not commence fuel jettison until enroute obstacles have been cleared
C) Disregard the flight manual and descend at Vs +10kts to the destination
D) Descend in the approach configuration
An aeroplane operating under the 180 minutes ETOPS rule may be up to:
A) 180 minutes flying time to a suitable airport under the prevailing weather condition with
one engine inoperative
B) 180 minutes flying time to a suitable airport in still air with one engine inoperative
C) 90 minutes flying time from the first enroute airport and another 90 minutes from the
second enroute airport in still air with one engine inoperative
D) 180 minutes flying time from suitable airport in still air at a normal cruising speed
What is the relationship between total drag (TD) and airspeed (V) at speeds greater than
VMD?
A) TD = f(V4)
B) TD = f(V2)
C) TD = f(1/V)
D) TD = f(1/V2)
The speed range between low speed buffet and high speed buffet
A) increases with increasing mass
B) narrows with increasing mass and increasing altitude
C) decreases with increasing mass and is independent of altitude
D) is only limiting at low altitudes
At a given altitude, when a turbojet aeroplane mass is increased by 5%, assuming the
engines specific consumption remains unchanged, its hourly consumption is approximately
increased by:
A) 5 %
B) 7.5 %
C) 10 %
D) 2.5 %
For a jet aircraft the maximum achievable True Air Speed will occur:
A) at the same altitude that the maximum Indicated Air Speed occurs
B) at high altitude but below the absolute ceiling
C) at sea level
D) at the absolute ceiling
ETOPS flight is a twin engine jet aeroplane flight conducted over a route, where no suitable
airport is within an area of:
A) 30 minutes flying time at the normal cruising speed
B) 75 minutes flying time at the approved one engine out cruise speed
C) 60 minutes flying time in still air at the approved one engine out cruise
speed
D) 60 minutes flying time in still air at the normal cruising speed
The long range cruise speed is in relation to the speed for maximum range cruise.
A) Depending on density altitude and mass
B) Depending on the OAT and net mass
C) Higher
D) Lower
For an aircraft cruising at a constant altitude and a constant angle of attack, as weight
decreases :
A) the IAS will remain constant, and the thrust required will decrease
B) the IAS will remain constant , and the thrust required will remain the
same
C) the IAS will decrease, and the thrust required will decrease
D) the IAS will decrease, and the thrust required will remain the same
61. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the en-route regulations for
twin engine aircraft after engine:
A) If the flight is continued to a landing aerodrome, obstacles must be
cleared by 1000 ft
B) the effect of fuel jettisoning on the aircraft weight is not permitted
C) the aircraft must have a positive climb gradient at 1500 ft. above the
landing aerodrome
D) the gross gradient must be reduced by 0.9%
During cruise phase the net flight-profile of a 3-engine jet aeroplane with one engine
inoperative must have a zero or positive climb gradient at a height of.... above an obstacle.
A) 1 500 ft
B) 500 ft
C) 1 000 ft
D) 2 000 ft
On a long distance flight the gross mass decreases continuously as a consequence of the
fuel consumption.
The result is:
A) The speed must be increased to compensate the lower mass
B) The specific range increases and the optimum altitude decreases
C) The specific range decreases and the optimum altitude increases
D) The specific range and the optimum altitude increases
With respect to the optimum altitude, which of the following statements is correct?
A) An aeroplane flies most of the time above the optimum altitude because this yields the
most economic result
B) An aeroplane sometimes flies above or below the optimum altitude because optimum
altitude increases continuously during flight
C) An aeroplane always flies below the optimum altitude, because Mach buffet might occur
D) An aeroplane always flies at the optimum altitude because this is economically seen as
the most attractive altitude
The effect of flying at the Long Range Cruise speed instead of the Maximum Range Cruise
speed is:
A) fuel flow is increased and speed stability is reduced
B) fuel flow is increased and speed stability is improved
C) fuel flow is reduced and speed stability is improved
D) fuel flow is reduced and speed stability is reduced
If a flight is performed with a higher " Cost Index" at a given mass which of the following
will occur?
A) A lower cruise mach number
B) A better maximum range
C) A better long range
D) A higher cruise mach number
The tangent from the origin to the Power-speed curve will give the speed for (jet aircraft):
A) maximum range
B) maximum endurance
C) minimum power
D) maximum speed
For a jet engine without limiters, thrust will increase as a result of:
A) Decreased pressure altitude
B) Increased ambient temperature
C) Increased pressure altitude
D) Increased atmospheric humidity
Under which conditions would VMC be lowest?
A) Low temperatures, high pressure altitudes, low humidity
B) High temperatures, high pressure altitudes, high humidity
C) Low temperatures, low pressure altitudes, low humidity
D) High temperatures, low pressure altitudes, high humidity
Which of the following factors determines the maximum flight altitude in the " Buffet Onset
Boundary" graph?
A) Aerodynamics
B) Service ceiling
C) Theoretical ceiling
D) Economy
Compared to the maximum range cruise speed, the long range cruise speed is:
A) Higher
B) It depends on the pressure altitude and gross mass
C) It depends on the outside air temperature and gross mass
D) Lower
For a jet transport aeroplane, which of the following is the reason for the use of 'maximum
range speed'?
A) Longest flight duration
B) Minimum specific fuel consumption
C) Minimum fuel flow
D) Minimum drag
With regards to the optimum altitude during the cruise, the aircraft is:
A) flown as close to the optimum altitude as ATC will allow
B) may be flown above or below the optimum altitude, but never at the
optimum altitude
C) always flown 2000 ft below the optimum altitude
D) always flown at the optimum altitude
The tangent from the origin to the Drag-Speed curve will give, for a jet aircraft, the speed for:
A) minimum power required
B) maximum range
C) maximum endurance
D) minimum drag
After engine failure the aeroplane is unable to maintain its cruising altitude. What is the
procedure which should be applied?
A) ETOPS
B) Emergency Descent Procedure
C) Drift Down Procedure
D) Long Range Cruise Descent
At constant thrust and constant altitude the fuel flow of a jet engine:
A) increases slightly with increasing airspeed
B) decreases slightly with increasing airspeed
C) is independent of the airspeed
D) increases with decreasing OAT
If the calculations for an aeroplane of 3250lb indicate a service ceiling of 4000m. What will
the service ceiling be for an aircraft with a weight of 3000lb?
A) the same
B) higher
C) higher or lower, more information is needed
D) lower
With one or two engines inoperative the best specific range at high altitudes is:
A) reduced
B) improved
C) first improved and later reduced
D) not affected
Which is true about flight on the back end of the 'power curve/drag curve'?
A) A stall is impossible
B) Less thrust is required
C) The aircraft cannot maintain altitude
D) The aircraft is speed unstable
A jet aeroplane is flying long range cruise. How does the specific range / fuel flow change?
A) Decrease / increase
B) Increase / decrease
C) Decrease / decrease
D) Increase / increase
Which of the following statements with regard to the optimum cruise altitude (best, fuel
mileage) is correct?
A) An aeroplane always flies on the optimum cruise altitude, because this is
most attractive from an economy point of view
B) An aeroplane sometimes flies above the optimum cruise altitude, because
ATC normally does not allow to fly continuously at the optimum cruise
altitude
C) An aeroplane always flies below the optimum cruise altitude, as otherwise
Mach buffet can occur
D) An aeroplane usually flies above the optimum cruise altitude, as this
provides the largest specific range
A jet aeroplane is performing a maximum range flight. The speed corresponds to:
A) the minimum drag
B) the point of contact of the tangent from the origin to the power required
(Pr) versus TAS curve
C) the point of contact of the tangent from the origin to the Drag versus TAS
curve
D) the minimum required power
With respect to en-route diversions (using drift down graph), if you believe that you will not
clear an obstacle do you must:
A) fly slightly faster
B) drift down to clearance height and then start to jettison fuel
C) jettison fuel from the beginning of the drift down
D) assess remaining fuel requirements, then jettison fuel as soon as possible
During a cruise flight of a jet aeroplane at constant flight level and at the maximum range
speed, the IAS / the drag will:
A) decrease / increase
B) increase / decrease
C) increase / increase
D) decrease / decrease
101. For a turbojet flying at maximum range speed the angle of attack...
A) will be less than that for the maximum L/D ratio
B) will be more than that for the maximum L/D ratio
C) will be that for CLMAX
D) will be that for the maximum L/D ratio
The intersections of the thrust available and the drag curve are the operating points of the
aeroplane:
A) in un-accelerated level flight
B) in descent with constant IAS
C) in accelerated level flight
D) in un-accelerated climb
The specific fuel consumption (sfc) for a jet engine is best (lowest) at:
A) low altitude and high rpm
B) high altitude and high rpm
C) high altitude and low rpm
D) low altitude and low rpm
Consider the graphic representation of the power required versus true air speed (TAS), for a
jet aeroplane with a given mass. When drawing the tangent out of the origin, the point of
contact determines the speed of:
A) maximum endurance
B) minimum power
C) critical angle of attack
D) maximum specific range
With zero wind, the angle of attack for maximum range for an aeroplane with turbojet
engines is:
A) equal to that corresponding to zero induced drag
B) equal to that maximum endurance
C) lower than that of maximum lift to drag ratio
D) equal to that of maximum lift to drag ratio
Moving the centre of gravity from the forward to the aft limit (gross mass, altitude and
airspeed remain unchanged):
A) decreases the induced drag and reduces the power required
B) increases the induced drag
C) affects neither drag nor power required
D) increases the power required
An ETOPS aircraft is a twin engine aircraft which en-route is allowed to operate further from
an adequate aerodrome which is:
A) within 60 minutes on all engines
B) within 30 minutes on all engines
C) within 75 minutes at single engine cruise speed
D) within 60 minutes at single engine cruise speed
121. When in a gliding manoeuvre, in order to achieve maximum endurance the aircraft
should be flown at:
A) the speed for max. lift / drag
B) the speed for min. power
C) the speed for min. drag
D) the speed for max. lift
Given a constant cruising altitude and constant angle of attack (assuming no compressibility
effects) higher gross mass:
A) Leads to increased coefficient of drag
B) Requires increased thrust and decreased corresponding speeds
C) Requires increased thrust and increased corresponding speeds
D) No increase in thrust is required, but increases corresponding speeds
Which data can be extracted from the Buffet Onset Boundary Chart?
A) The value of maximum operating Mach number (MMO) at various masses
and power settings
B) The values of the Mach number at which low speed and Mach buffet occur
at various masses and altitudes
C) The value of the Mach number at which low speed and shockstall occur at
various weights and altitudes
D) The value of the critical Mach number at various masses and altitudes
When flying at high altitudes speed range becomes narrow due to:
A) speed of sound
B) low speed buffet onset decrease and high speed buffet increase
C) lack of oxygen
D) low speed buffet onset increase and high speed buffet decrease
An engine fails at height. The subsequent drift down should be flown at:
A) the best Long Range Cruise speed
B) the best range speed
C) the best L/D ratio
D) the worst L/D ratio
Given a constant altitude. If the mass of a jet aeroplane is increased by 5% and assuming
the engine specific fuel consumption remains constant, the hourly fuel consumption
increases by approximately:
A) 10%
B) 0%
C) 5%
D) 2.5%
A jet aeroplane equipped with old engines has a specific fuel consumption of 0.06 kg per
Newton of thrust and per hour and, in a given flying condition, a fuel mileage of 14 kg per
Nautical Mile. In the same flying conditions, the same aeroplane equipped with modern
engines with a specific fuel consumption of 0.035 kg per Newton of thrust and per hour, has
a fuel mileage of:
A) 14 kg / NM
B) 11.7 kg / NM
C) 10.7 kg / NM
D) 8.17 kg / NM
An aircraft is flying straight and level at height. If the mass were increased what actions
would be necessary to maintain a constant angle of attack and altitude?
A) Decrease speed, increase power
B) Increase speed, increase power
C) Decrease speed, decrease power
D) Increase speed, decrease power
At a constant Mach number the thrust and the fuel flow of a jet engine:
A) increase with increasing altitude
B) decrease in proportion to the ambient pressure at constant temperature
C) are independent of outside air temperature (OAT)
D) increase in proportion to the ambient pressure at constant temperature
The pilot of a jet aeroplane wants to use a minimum amount of fuel between two airfields.
Which flight procedure should the pilot fly?
A) Long range
B) Maximum range
C) Maximum endurance
D) Holding
If the level-off altitude is below the obstacle clearance altitude during a drift down procedure:
A) fuel jettisoning should be started at the beginning of drift down
B) the recommended drift down speed should be disregarded and it should
be flown at the stall speed plus 10 kt
C) fuel jettisoning should be started when the obstacle clearance altitude is
reached
D) the drift down should be flown with flaps in the approach configuration
With a constant weight and Mach number, a higher altitude will require:
A) Lower CD
B) Higher AoA
C) Lower CL
D) No change
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) T + W sin GAMMA = D
B) T - W sin GAMMA = D
C) T + D = - W sin GAMMA
D) T - D = W sin GAMMA
For a turbo jet aircraft planning to land on a wet runway, the landing distance available :
A) may be less than 15% greater than the dry landing distance if the flight
manual gives specific data for a wet runway
B) must always be at least 15% greater than the dry landing distance
C) may be less than 15% greater than the dry landing distance if permission
is obtained from the relevant aerodrome authority
D) may be less than 15% greater than the dry landing distance if all reverse
thrust systems are operative
What margin above the stall speed is provided by the landing reference speed VREF?
A) 1,05 VSO
B) 1,10 VSO
C) VMCA x 1,2
D) 1,30 VSO
The lift coefficient decreases during a glide with constant Mach number, mainly because
the:
A) IAS increases
B) aircraft mass decreases
C) TAS decreases
D) glide angle increases
You are in descent on a ILS with a constant CAS, compared with a nil wind situation, a
tailwind will:
A) increase the distance travelled over the ground in a descent
B) decrease descent gradient
C) increase descent rate
D) decrease descent rate
By what factor must the landing distance available (dry runway) for a turbojet powered
aeroplane be multiplied to find the landing distance required? (planning phase for
destination)
A) 60/115
B) 115/100
C) 0.60
D) 1.67
According to JAR-OPS 1, which one of the following statements concerning the landing
distance for a turbojet aeroplane is correct?
A) Reverse thrust is one of the factors always taken into account when
determining the landing distance required
B) The landing distance is the distance from 35 ft above the surface of the
runway to the full stop
C) Malfunctioning of an anti-skid system has no effect on the required
runway length
D) When determining the maximum allowable landing mass at destination,
60% of the available landing runway length should be taken into account
At maximum landing mass, the structure of the aircraft is designed for a rate of descent of
A) 250 fpm
B) 200 fpm
C) 600 fpm
D) 220 fpm
21. In a turbo-prop aircraft you are planning to land at an airfield with a runway 2200m
long. The runway will be wet on arrival. The equivalent dry runway distance to be used in
planning is:
A) 1913m
B) 2200m
C) 2750m
D) 2530m
The maximum landing weight may be determined by the landing climb gradient
requirement.
This is to ensure that (Class B multi engine):
A) there is adequate obstacle clearance during approach
B) the climb performance is adequate in the event of a go-around
C) the landing distance is not exceeded
D) manoeuvrability is adequate
Elevation: 2000 ft
QNH: 1013 hPa
Landing mass: 50 000 kg
Flaps: as required for minimum landing distance
Runway condition: dry
Wind:
Maximum allowable tailwind: 15 kt
Maximum allowable headwind: 50 kt
A) 2700 m
B) 2900 m
C) 3100 m
D) 2600 m
The approach climb requirement has been established so that the aeroplane will achieve:
A) minimum climb gradient in the event of a go-around with one engine inoperative
B) manoeuvrability during approach with full flaps and gear down, all engines
operating
C) manoeuvrability in the event of landing with one engine inoperative
D) obstacle clearance in the approach area
The maximum demonstrated crosswind component is equal to 0.2 VSO and the following
conditions exist at an airport of intended landing:
VSO 70 Kt
Landing Rwy 35
Wind 300° at 20 Kt
A) headwind component exceeds the crosswind component
B) maximum demonstrated crosswind component is exceeded
C) crosswind component is within safe limits
D) headwind component is excessive
Which of the following factors leads to the maximum flight time of a glide?
A) Low mass
B) Headwind
C) Tailwind
D) High mass
In wet conditions what extra percentage over the calculated (gross) landing distance must
be available for a turbojet?
A) 43%
B) 92%
C) 15%
D) 67%
The landing field length required for jet aeroplanes at the alternate (wet condition) is the
demonstrated landing distance plus
A) 70%
B) 67%
C) 43%
D) 92%
Two identical aircraft, one with a light load and one with a heavy load, are in a glide descent
from the same height in the same atmospheric conditions. The heavy aircraft will:
A) descend at a steeper angle at a faster speed at the same rate of descent
B) descend steeper, at a faster speed with a greater rate of descent
C) descend at the same angle with the same time in the descent but at a
faster speed
D) require a faster speed to achieve the same descent angle as the lighter aircraft
For performance Class A aircraft when calculating the landing mass the runway slope must
be taken into account when it:
A) Exceeds ± 2%
B) Exceeds +2%
C) Exceeds ± 5%
D) Exceeds -2%
During the landing run with wheel brakes applied and engines in reverse thrust, as the
speed decreases :
A) the wheel brake drag remains constant, reverse thrust becomes less
effective
B) the wheel brakes become les s effective, reverse thrust becomes more
effective
C) the wheel brakes become more effective, reverse thrust becomes less
effective
D) the wheel brakes become less effective, reverse thrust becomes less
effective
For turbojet aircraft weighing more than 5700 kg in transport CAT when landing on wet
runways, the runway length must be at least:
A) 115 % of the runway length established under normal conditions
B) 60 % increment
C) 167 % of the runway length established under normal conditions
D) no increment needed
An aircrafts descent speed schedule is 0.74 M / 250 KIAS. During the descent from 30000 ft
to sea level, the angle of attack will :
A) decrease, then remain constant
B) increase, then remain constant
C) remain constant
D) decrease
What is the minimum landing threshold clearance height for calculating landing distance?
A) 5 m
B) 50 m
C) 50 feet
D) 5 feet
A constant headwind:
A) increases the rate of descent
B) increases the angle of the descent flight path
C) increases the angle of descent
D) increases the descent distance over ground
An aircraft is descending at a constant Mach number. The IAS (i) and the TAS (ii) will :
A) k(i) decrease (ii) increase
B) k(i) decrease (ii) decrease
C) k(i) increase (ii) decrease
D) k(i) increase (ii) increase
An aircraft is descending at 193kt TAS in still air with a vertical speed of 1000ft/min. The
descent gradient is:
A) 6.5%
B) 4.8%
C) 5.4%
D) 5.1%
For turboprop aircraft >5700 kg in transport CAT, the runway length requirements for
landing at the alternate airport is:
A) 115 % of runway length available
B) 70 % of runway length available
C) 67 % of runway length available
D) 60 % of runway length available
During a glide at constant Mach number, the pitch angle of the aeroplane will:
A) increase
B) decrease
C) remain constant
D) increase at first and decrease later on
Descending from cruising altitude to ground level at a constant IAS in a headwind,
compared to still air conditions, will:
A) reduce the time to descend
B) increase the time to descend
C) reduce the fuel used in the descent
D) reduce the ground distance taken
The correction factor for landing distance required on a runway with a 1% downslope is:
A) + 15%
B) x 1.43
C) x 1.05
D) x 1.15
When calculating approach speeds, the minimum approach speed in the initial approach
phase is usually:
A) 1,3 times Vthv
B) 1,3-1,4 times Vs1
C) 1,1-1,2 times Vs1
D) 1,4-1,5 times Vs1
For a turbojet aeroplane, what is the maximum landing distance for wet runways when the
landing distance available at an aerodrome is 3000 m?
A) 2609 m
B) 1565 m
C) 1800 m
D) 2070 m
61. Which statement is correct for a descent without engine thrust at maximum lift to drag
ratio speed?
A) A tailwind component increases the ground distance
B) A headwind component increases the ground distance
C) A tailwind component increases fuel and time to descent
D) A tailwind component decreases the ground distance
For a class A jet aircraft, the landing distance required must not exceed:
A) 60 percent of the landing distance available
B) 70 percent of the landing distance available
C) 50 percent of the landing distance available
D) 90 percent of the landing distance available
An aircraft has two certified landing flaps positions, 25° and 35° .
If a pilot chooses 25° instead of 35° , the aircraft will have:
A) an increased landing distance and better go-around performance
B) a reduced landing distance and better go-around performance
C) a reduced landing distance and degraded go-around performance
D) an increased landing distance and degraded go-around performance
For multiengine aircraft weighing less than 5700 kg in normal CAT, the landing distance
required on destination must not exceed:
A) 0.7 x landing distance available
B) 0.6 x landing distance available
C) 1.67 x landing distance available
D) 1.43 x landing distance available
Is there any difference between the vertical speed versus forward speed curves for two
identical aeroplanes having different masses? (assume zero thrust and wind)
A) Yes, the difference is that the heavier aeroplane will always glide a
greater distance
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
C) No difference
D) Yes, the difference is that the lighter aeroplane will always glide a greater
distance
The required landing distance available in category A for landing is equal to:
A) 2.0 x the distance from touchdown to a complete stop
B) 1.15 x the distance from 35 ft. height to stop, using the wheel brakes and
reversing
C) A landing distance available which, multiplied by 0.60 gives the landing
distance, the landing distance being the distance from 50 ft. to complete
stop
D) The distance from 50 ft to complete stop, using wheel brakes only
The force exactly opposing and balancing lift in a glide descent is:
A) Thrust x SINE angle of descent
B) Weight x SINE angle of descent
C) Weight x COSINE angle of descent
D) Thrust x COSINE angle of descent
Approaching in turbulent wind conditions requires a change in the landing reference speed
(VREF):
A) Keeping same VREF because wind has no influence on IAS
B) Increasing VREF and making a steeper glide path to avoid the use of
spoilers
C) Increasing VREF
D) Lowering VREF
An aircraft has a descent gradient of 4.8 percent with the engine inoperative. What is the
distance travelled during a height loss of 2000 ft:
A) 7.65 NM
B) 68 NM
C) 6.8 NM
D) 4.2 NM
An aircraft with a stalling speed of 100kt TAS on the approach should cross the threshold
at:
A) 115 kts
B) 100 kts
C) 130 kts
D) 110 kts
For an aircraft powered by turbo-prop engines the landing distance required at an alternate
will be:
A) less than that required at a destination aerodrome
B) the same as that required at a destination aerodrome
C) more than that required at a destination aerodrome
D) either less than that required at a destination aerodrome or the same
depending on whether or not an alternate aerodrome has been
designated in the flight plan
The landing field length required for turbojet aeroplanes at the destination (wet condition) is
the demonstrated landing distance plus:
A) 70%
B) 92%
C) 43%
D) 67%
Which of the following will not increase the minimum glide angle relative to the ground :
A) increased headwind
B) increased weight
C) lowering the landing gear
D) increased flap angle
A jet aeroplane descends with constant Mach number. Which of the following speed limits is
most likely to be exceeded first?
A) Maximum Operational Mach Number
B) Maximum Operating Speed
C) High Speed Buffet Limit
D) Never Exceed Speed
With all engines out, a pilot wants to fly for maximum time. Therefore he has to fly the
speed corresponding to:
A) the minimum angle of descent
B) the maximum lift
C) the minimum drag
D) the critical Mach number
Two identical aircraft, one with a light load and one with a heavy load are in an idle power
descent, form the same height. Both experiencing the exact same atmospheric conditions.
The heavy aircraft will:
A) have a reduced descent range, and will have to use a faster speed in
order to minimise the lost in range
B) descent steeper, at a faster speed and with a greater rate of descent
C) need to use a faster speed in order to achieve the same descent angle as
the light aircraft
D) have the same descent range and endurance, but using a faster speed
81. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the approach to landing climb
requirements?
A) These requirements are based on the following configuration: flaps in
landing position and landing gear retracted
B) These requirements are more easily accomplished with two-engine
aeroplane than with a four-engine aeroplane
C) These requirements can not be accomplished with masses higher than
maximum approved landing masses
D) Fuel dumping may be necessary in emergency situation
When changing from a constant Mach no. descent to a constant IAS descent, the gradient of
descent will:
A) Change from decreasing to remain constant
B) Change from decreasing to a greater rate of decrease
C) Change from increasing to a greater rate of increase
D) Change from increasing to remain constant
Which statement is correct for a descent without engine thrust at maximum lift to drag ratio
speed?
A) The higher the average temperature (OAT) the lower is the speed for
descent
B) The mass of an aeroplane does not have any effect on the speed for
descent
C) The higher the gross mass the greater is the speed for descent
D) The higher the gross mass the lower is the speed for descent
For an aircraft with a tyre pressure of 130 lb/sq.in, the aquaplaning speed on a runway
contaminated by 5 mm of standing water would be:
A) 46 knots
B) 80 knots
C) 130 knots
D) 103 knots
Which of the following is true according to JAA regulations for turbo propeller powered
aeroplanes not performing a steep approach?
A) Maximum Take-off Run is 0,5 x runway.
B) Maximum Landing Distance at the destination aerodrome and at any
alternate aerodrome is 0,7 x LDA (Landing Distance Available).
C) Maximum use of clearway is 1,5 x runway.
D) Maximum Landing Distance at destination is 0,95 x LDA (Landing
Distance Available).
In wet conditions, what extra percentage over the calculated landing distance must be
available for a turbojet?
A) 92%
B) 15%
C) 67%
D) 43%
The effective runway length to be used for landing weight calculation is equal to the runway
length, which starts from the point at which an inclined plane clearing all obstacles in the
approach area intersects the runway. This plane has the approximate slope of:
A) 4°
B) 2°
C) 3°
D) 5°
During a descent at constant Mach Number, the margin to low speed buffet will:
A) increase, because the lift coefficient increases
B) increase, because the lift coefficient decreases
C) decrease, because the lift coefficient decreases
D) remain constant, because the Mach number remains constant
Practical application of an airplane performance manual:
(Refer to CAP 698 Figure 4-5)
This figure shows the climb limited-take off mass. Take off at a mass not exceeding that
given by Figure 4-5 will ensure:
A) that take off obstacles will be cleared
B) that the minimum climb gradient requirement will be achieved with one
engine inoperative
C) that the minimum climb gradient requirement will be achieved with all
engines operating
D) that the take off distance available will not be exceeded
What information would you get from the onset buffet graph?
A) It indicates the likely stall speed
B) It gives the minimum speeds to avoid buffet
C) It defines the boundaries of the manoeuvring envelope
D) It gives the speed at which high speed buffet will occur
Which of the following documents would be used in determining the minimum acceptable
performance requirements for a CLASS A aircraft:
A) FAR 25
B) JAR 25
C) OPS Manual 3B
D) JAR FCL 2