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PERFORMANCE CLASS B – SINGLE ENGINE - Definitions of terms and speeds used
Question 4mm of rain is covering a runway. The runway is:
Answers Correct
A 1600 ft
B 1900 ft
C 2375 ft C
D 2000 ft
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Question Take off performance data, for the ambient conditions, show the following
limitations with flap 10o selected:
Choices Runway limit: 5270 kg
Obstacle limit: 4630 kg
Estimated take off mass is 5000 kg
Considering a take-off with flaps at:
Answers Correct
A 20o both limitations are increased
B 5o both limitations are increased
C 20o the obstacle limit is increased but the runway limit decreases
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PERFORMANCE CLASS B – SINGLE ENGINE - Take-off and landing performance
Question Take off performance data, for the ambient conditions, show the following
limitations with flap 10o selected:
Runway limit: 5270 kg
Obstacle limit: 4630 kg
Estimated take off mass is 5000 kg
Considering a take-off with flaps at:
D 5o the obstacle limit is increased but the runway limit decreases D
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Question (For this question use CAP 698 figure 2.1)
With regard to the take off performance chart for the single engine aeroplane
Choices determine the take off speed for (1) rotation and (2) at a height of 50 ft.
Given:
OAT: ISA+10oC
Pressure Altitude: 5000 ft
Aeroplane mass: 3400 lbs
Headwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: up
Runway: Tarred and Dry
Answers Correct
A 71 and 82 KIAS A
B 68 and 78 KIAS
C 73 and 84 KIAS
D 65 and 75 KIAS
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Question (For this question use CAP 698 figure 2.4)
With regard to the landing chart for the single engine aeroplane determine the
Choices landing distance from a height of 50 ft.
Given:
OAT: 0oC
Pressure Altitude: 1000 ft
Aeroplane Mass: 3500 lbs
Tailwind component: 5 kt
Flaps: Landing position (down)
Runway: Tarred and Dry
Answers Correct
A 1650 feet A
B 1480 feet
C 1150 feet
D 940 feet
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PERFORMANCE CLASS B – SINGLE ENGINE - Take-off and landing performance
Question The landing distance required will be increased as a result of all of the following:
D VX increases, VY decreases
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Question On a reciprocating engine aeroplane, with increasing altitude at constant gross mass, angle of attack and
configuration the power required:
Choices Answers Correct
A increases and the TAS increases by the same percentage A
B increases but TAS remains constant
C decreases slightly because of the lower air density
D remains unchanged but the TAS increases
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Question If the aircraft mass increases, how does the (i) rate of climb, an (ii) rate of climb speed change?
D the altitude at which the rate of climb of an aircraft is 100 ft per minute at maximum cruise
setting
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Question What is the advantage of a balanced field length condition?
D when the engine fails above the operating altitude for one engine inoperative D
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Question The critical engine inoperative:
B Flight levels
C ISA altitude
D An accurate indication of aircraft and engine performance D
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Question Optimum altitude can be defined as:
D the field length limited take off mass increases but the climb limited take off mass decreases
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Question 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 ___
Choices Answers Correct
A increases; constant; increases
B decreases; constant; decreases
C increases; increases; constant
D increases; increases; decreases D
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Question What is the effect of increased mass on the performance of a gliding aeroplane?
B an increased acceleration
C a higher V1
D a shorter ground roll D
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Question On a dry runway the accelerate stop distance is increased
C The minimum level flight speed will be obtained when the power required equals the maximum power
available from the engine
D The maximum level flight speed will be obtained when the power required equals the maximum power D
available from the engine
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Question Two identical aircraft, one with a light load and one with a heavy load are in an idle power descent, from
the same height. Both experiencing the exact same atmospheric conditions. The heavy aircraft will:
Choices Answers Correct
A descend steeper, at a faster speed and with a greater rate of descent
B have the same descent range and endurance but using a faster speed
C need to use a faster speed in order to achieve the same descent angle as the light aircraft C
D have a reduced descent range, and will have to use a faster speed in order to minimise the lost
in range
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Question During climb with all engines, the altitude where the rate of climb reduces to 100 ft/min is called:
D The speed that corresponds to the speed for maximum climb angle
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Question 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:
Choices Answers Correct
A 330 ft/min A
B 3300 ft/min
C 3.30 m/s
D 33.0 m/s
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Question With a true airspeed of 194 kt and a vertical speed of 1000 ft/min, the climb gradient is about:
D +17oC D
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Question Heavy rain may temporarily cause:
D VX decreases, VY increases
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Question Maximum Endurance:
B 1.32 VMD B
C 1.6 VMD
D 1.8 VMD
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Question The effect an increase of weight has on the value of stalling speed (IAS) is that VS.
D Higher mass
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Question Which 3 speeds are effectively the same for a jet aircraft?
B VMCA, V3
C VS, V2
D VMCG, VR D
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Question The lowest take-off safety speed (V2 min) is:
Answers Correct
A 49650 kg A
B 49100 kg
C 45500 kg
D 56950 kg
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PERFORMANCED CLASS B – MULTI ENGINE - Use of performance graphs and tabulated dat
Question Reference point zero refers to:
B A take off in the direction of an obstacle is also permitted in tail wind condition B
C The obstacle limited mass can never be lower than the climb limited take off mass
D The maximum bank angle which can be used is 10o
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Question If the take off mass of an aeroplane is tyre speed limited, downhill slope would
C the field length limited take off weight and the MZFW limitation
D the maximum tyre speed limitations and the MTOW limitation
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Question Which is the correct sequence of speeds during take off?
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Question Provided all other parameters stay constant. Which of the following alternatives will decrease the take off
ground run?
Choices Answers Correct
A Decreased take off mass, increased density, increased flap setting A
B Decreased take off mass, increased pressure altitude, increased temperature
C Increased pressure altitude, increased outside air temperature, increased take off mass
D Increased outside air temperature, decreased pressure altitude, decreased flap setting
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Question A higher outside air temperature (OAT):
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Question If not VMBE or Vmcg limited, what would V1 be limited by:
B The one engine out take off distance will become greater than the ASDR
C The VMCG will be lowered to V1
D The ASDR will become greater than the one engine out take off distance
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Question Which of the following answers is true?
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Question VR for a jet aircraft must be faster than the greater of:
The take off distance adopted for the certification file is:
Answers Correct
A 1547 m
B 1720 m
C 1779 m C
D 1978 m
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Question During certification flight testing on a four engine turbojet aeroplane the actual take off distances
measured are:
Choices
3050m with failure of the critical engine recognised at V1
2555m with all engines operating and all other things being equal
The take off distance adopted for the certification file is:
Answers Correct
A 2398 m
B 3050 m B
C 3513 m
D 2655 m
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Question Reduced take off thrust should normally not be used when:
B it is dark
C the runway is dry
D the runway is wet
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Question Reduced take off thrust should normally not be used when:
C an increase of the field length limited take off mass but a decrease of the climb limited take C
off mass
D a decrease of the field length limited take off mass but an increase of the climb limited take
off mass
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Question In case of an engine failure recognised below V1:
C for a runway length limited take off with a stop way to give the highest mass
D for a runway length limited take off with a clearway to give the highest mass
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Question The climb limited take off mass can be increased by:
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Question Which are the two most important parameters to determine the value of VMCG?
B V1 may not be less than V2min, the minimum take off safety speed
C If an engine failure is recognised before reaching V1, the take off must be aborted C
D V1 is sometimes greater than the rotation speed VR
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Question If the value of the balanced V1 is found to be lower than VMCG, which of the following is correct?
C VR will increase
D VR will decrease
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Question The reduced thrust take off procedure may not be used when:
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Question What effect does an increase in weight have on V1?
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Question If the weight during take off was higher than expected which speed would be noticeable as being higher than
expected?
Choices Answers Correct
A Vlof A
B V1
C Vr
D V2
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Question With contamination of the aircraft's wings and fuselage:
B Safely abandon the take off in the event of an engine failure or with all engines operating B
C Safely abandon take off in the event of an engine failure
D Safely abandon take off with all engines operating
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Question Which of the following distances will increase if you increase V1, but VR remains unchanged?
C equal
D depends on type of aircraft
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Question 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?
Choices Answers Correct
A None A
B The effect would vary depending upon the height of any obstacle within the net take off flight
path
C The climb limited take off mass would increase
D The climb limited take off mass would decrease
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Question When V1 has to be reduced because of a wet runway the one engine out obstacle clearance/climb performance:
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Question The second segment begins:
D V1, VR
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Question the take off safety speed V2min for turbo propeller powered aeroplanes with more than three engines may not
be less than:
Choices Answers Correct
A 1.2 VSR
B 1.08 VSR B
C 1.13 VSR
D VSR
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Question The lowest take off safety speed (V2 min) is:
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Question When climbing at a constant MNo through the troposphere, TAS:
B increase endurance
C adhere to ATC procedures
D increase range D
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Question A jet aeroplane is climbing with constant IAS. Which operational speed limit is most likely to be reached?
C A step climb may not be performed unless it is indicated in the filed flight plan
D Performing a step climb based on economy can be limited by the 1.3g buffet onset requirements D
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Question What happens when an aeroplane climbs at a constant Mach number?
C Higher
D Lower D
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Question How does an increased altitude affect the indicated stalling speed (when compressibility effects have to be
accounted for)?
Choices Answers Correct
A Indicated stalling speed will increase A
B Indicated stalling speed will not change up to 25000 ft, then decreases at higher altitudes
C Indicated stalling speed will not change up to 25000 ft, then increases at higher altitudes
D Indicated stalling speed will not change
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Question Relative to the ground a headwind ___ the effective climb angle and a tailwind __ the effective climb angle
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Question (Refer to figure 032_8-9)What is the maximum vertical speed of a three engine turbo jet aeroplane with one
engine inoperative (N-1) and a mass of 75000 kg? Using the following:G = 10 m/s21 kt = 100 ft/minSIN (Angle
Choices of climb) = (Thrust - Drag)/Weight
Answers Correct
A -1267 ft/min
B 0 ft/min
C +3293 ft/min
D +1267 ft/min D
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Question For a jet aeroplane, the maximum climb angle is achieved at a speed corresponding to:
B Theoretical ceiling
C Service ceiling
D Economy
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Question Long range cruise is a flight procedure which gives:
B values for low speed stall and mach buffet onset for various masses and altitudes
C Mach number for low speed stall and shock stall for various masses and altitudes C
D maximum operating MMO for various masses and altitudes
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Question For a turbojet flying at maximum range speed the angle of attack¿
D the obstacle clearance during a descent to the new cruising altitude if an engine has failed D
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Question For a given flight level the speed range determined by the buffet onset boundary will decrease with:
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Question After engine failure the aeroplane is unable to maintain its cruising altitude. What is the procedure which
should be applied?
Choices Answers Correct
A Drift Down procedure A
B Emergency Descent Procedure
C ETOPS
D Long Range Cruise Descent
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Question The danger associated with low speed and/or high speed buffet:
C the altitude at which low and high speed buffet will occur C
D thrust limits
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Question With regards to the optimum altitude during the cruise, the aircraft is:
B can either be lower or higher than the speed for maximum specific range
C is always higher than the speed for maximum specific range
D is always lower than the speed for maximum specific range D
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Question The optimum cruise altitude is:
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Question Which of the following variables will not affect the shape or position of the drag vs. IAS curve, for speeds
below Mcrit:
Choices Answers Correct
A configuration
B weight
C aspect ratio
D altitude D
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Question For a jet aeroplane, the speed for maximum range is:
B Headwind
C Tailwind
D Low mass D
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Question For jet aeroplanes which of the following statements is correct?
B The higher the gross mass the lower is the speed for descent
C The higher the average temperature (OAT) the lower is the speed for descent
D The mass of an aeroplane does not have any effect on the speed for descent
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Question The landing field length required for turbojet aeroplanes at the destination (wet condition) is the
demonstrated landing distance plus:
Choices Answers Correct
A 43%
B 92% B
C 67%
D 70%
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Question Is there any difference between the vertical speed versus forward speed curves for two identical aeroplanes
having different masses? (assume zero thrust and wind)
Choices Answers Correct
A Yes, the difference is that for a given angle of attack both the vertical and forward speeds of A
the heavier aeroplane will be larger
B No difference
C Yes, the difference is that the heavier aeroplane will always glide a greater distance
D Yes, the difference is that the lighter aeroplane will always glide a greater distance
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Question 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)
Choices Answers Correct
A 60/115
B 0.60 B
C 115/100
D 1.67
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Question which one of the following statements concerning the landing distance for a turbojet aeroplane is correct?
C When determining the maximum allowable landing mass at destination, 60% of the available landing C
runway length should be taken into account
D Reverse thrust is one of the factors always taken into account when determining the landing
distance required
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Question An aircraft has two certified landing flaps positions, 25o and 35o. If a pilot
chooses 25o instead of 35o, the aircraft will have:
Choices Answers Correct
A an increased landing distance and degraded go-around performance
B a reduced landing distance and degraded go-around performance
C an increased landing distance and better go-around performance C
D a reduced landing distance and better go-around performance
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Question In addition to other requirements, the approach climb requirement is based on:
Choices 1. people tend to conform to opinions expressed by a majority within the group they belong to
2. people always tend to keep the future decisions in line with those their superiors have made in the past
3. people more easily tend to select data which meet the expectations
4. people hardly base decisions on their personal preferences but rather on rational information
Answers Correct
A 2, 4
B 2, 3
C 1, 4
D 1, 3 D
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PERFORMANCED CLASS B – MULTI ENGINE - Use of performance graphs and tabulated dat
Question . In decision-making, the selection of a solution depends:
Answers Correct
A 1, 2, 4
B 1, 2, 3, 4 B
C 1, 3
D 4
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Question Of the following statements, select those which apply to information
Answers Correct
A 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
B 2 and 3 are correct B
C 2, 3 and 4 are correct
D only 1 is correct
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Question Given:
GS – 95 kt
Choices Distance from A to B =- 480 NM
What is the time from A to B?
Answers Correct
A 4 HR 59 MIN
B 5 HR 03 MIN B
C 05 HR 00 MIN
D 5 HR 08 MIN
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Question Given:
GS – 95 kt
Distance from A to B =- 480 NM
What is the time from A to B?
A D
B C
C B C
D A
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Question (Refer to figure 034_9-1)Which letter indicates the speed for the best rate of climb?
B in case of a CPUI performance is available to enable the helicopter to safely continue the
flight without exposure time
C the helicopter with AEO is not able to continue flight and has to make a safe forced landing
D None of the above
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Question Are operations allowed at night in Performance Class 3?
B the height in the standard atmosphere at which the prevailing density occurs
C the altitude obtained by setting the sub-scale of an altimeter to QNH
D the height obtained by setting the sub-scale of an altimeter to QNE
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Question The Density altitude is:
D The horizontal distance travelled from rotation point (RP) to a point when clear of obstacles
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Question Over water OPS over open sea areas south of 45 N and north of 45 S is considered as:
B 0.30 DR
C 0.01 DR C
D None of the above
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Question What is the obstacle clearance required in connection with a baulked landing after DPBL (Performance Class
2)?
Choices Answers Correct
A 35
B 35 VFR/50 IFR
C A safe margin C
D 15
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Question Obstacle clearance during the take off flight path on magnetic track 205o in Performance Class 1 VFR flight
with a left turn at 250 AGL to a new track of 175o, is:
Choices Answers Correct
A 35
B 35 + 0.01 DR + 15
C 50 C
D 35 + 0.01 DR
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Question The part of the take off in both Performance Class 1 and 2 up to and including the TDP/DPATO shall be
conducted in sight of the surface.
Choices Answers Correct
A True A
B False
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Question Obstacles beyond 10R may be disregarded in Performance Class 1:
B B – is in any case identical with the speed for maximum specific range
C C – can either be higher or lower than the speed for maximum specific range
D D – is always higher than the speed for maximum specific range
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Question The speed for maximum rate of climb:
B Light precipitation
C Humidity
D Density Altitude D
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Question Which of the following groups of conditions are the most favourable for take off?