ECQB 090 ACG PPL A.de - en
ECQB 090 ACG PPL A.de - en
ECQB 090 ACG PPL A.de - en
PPL-A
according to regulation
(EU) 1178/2011
( Abstract)
090 - navigation
Questionnaire ECQB-PPL ® ( D / DE) 090 - navigation PPL-A
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• The map is triangular and exactly length and area everywhere. Great
• circles are shown as straight lines, the map is true to area. Course ties are
• shown as straight lines, the map is triangular.
4th Which segments does a "Global Positioning System" (GPS) consist of? (1.00 P.)
• Confirmation segment, board segment, room segment.
5 The correct course (TC) from Ried-Kirchheim (LOLK) to Scharnstein (LOLC) is:
• 128 °.
• 308 °.
• 180 °.
6th What is the angle between the true course (TC) and the true heading (TH)? (1.00 P.)
• Variation.
• WCA.
• Inclination.
• Deviation.
7th What is the name of the angle between the magnetic course (MC) and the true course (TC)?
(1.00 P.)
• WCA.
• Variation.
• Inclination.
• Deviation.
8th What is the angle between compass north (CN) and magnetic north (MN)? (1.00 P.)
• WCA.
• Deviation.
• Variation.
• Inclination.
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9 The shortest distance between two points on earth corresponds to one part: (1,00 P.)
• A small circle.
• A course match.
• Of a parallel.
• Of a great circle.
11 Which value on the course rose corresponds to the south-southeast direction? (1.00 P.)
• 135 °.
• 155.7 °.
• 157.5 °.
• 180 °.
12th Which value on the course rose corresponds to the direction south-southwest? (1.00 P.)
• 202.5 °.
• 200.5 °.
• 222.5 °.
• 220.5 °.
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13th The distance from Weiz Unterfladnitz (LOGW) to Punitz Güssing (LOGG) is:
14th The legal course (TC) from Fürstenfeld (LOGF) to Weiz Unterfladnitz (LOGW) is:
• 299 °.
• 111 °.
• 291 °.
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15th A pilot flies from Krems-Langenlois (LOAG) to St. Georgen am Ybbsfeld (LOLG). The
aircraft has a TAS of 100 kt, the wind is 250 ° / 15 kt.
• 275 °.
• 250 °.
• 265 °.
19th How long does an aircraft need to cover a distance of 236 NM at a speed over ground (GS)
of 134 kt? (1.00 P.)
• 1:57 h.
• 1:46 h.
• 1:18 h.
• 1:23 h.
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20th The legal course (TC) from Wels (LOLW) to Kirchdorf Inn (EDNK) is:
• 268 °.
• 288 °.
• 247 °.
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• S48 °.
• N48 °.
• N50 °.
23 Which geometric shape of the earth serves as the basis for navigation systems such as GPS?
(1.00 P.)
• Perfect ball.
• Ellipsoid.
• Sphere of ecliptic shape.
• Flat slice.
24 Which statement is correct with regard to the earth's axis? (1.00 P.)
• The earth's axis intersects the geographic south pole and the geographic north pole and has
an angle of 23.5 ° to the equatorial plane.
• The earth's axis intersects the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is
perpendicular to the equatorial plane.
• The earth's axis intersects the geographic south pole and the geographic north pole and is
perpendicular to the equatorial plane.
• The earth's axis intersects the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and has an
angle of 66.5 ° to the equatorial plane.
25th How does the earth move on its orbit in the solar system from the point of view of an observer
looking at the northern hemisphere from above? (1.00 P.)
• On a circular orbit around the sun; the direction of rotation of the revolution is
clockwise.
• On an elliptical orbit around the sun; the direction of rotation of the revolution is
clockwise.
• On a circular orbit around the sun; the direction of rotation of the circulation is
counterclockwise.
• On an elliptical orbit around the sun; the direction of rotation of the circulation is
counterclockwise.
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26 What direction of rotation does the earth have in relation to its own axis from the point of view of an
observer looking at the northern hemisphere from above?
27 The distance from the earth to the sun is approximately: (1,00 P.)
• 12,742 km.
• 385,000 km.
• 150,000 km.
• 150 million km.
28 How is the earth's axis oriented in relation to the ecliptic? (1.00 P.)
• The earth's axis forms an angle of 90 ° to the plane of the ecliptic.
• The earth's axis forms an angle of approximately 66.5 ° to the plane of the ecliptic.
• The earth's axis forms an angle of approximately 23.5 ° to the plane of the ecliptic.
29 The reason for the different seasons on earth is: (1,00 P.)
• The earth's elliptical orbit around the sun.
• The inclination of the earth's axis relative to the ecliptic.
• The variation in the orbital speed of the earth during the year. The
• variation in total solar radiation during the year.
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30th The circumference of the earth at the equator (equatorial circumreference) is approximately:
Equator.
• Arctic Circle.
Latitude 20 ° south.
Tropic of Capricorn.
• Arctic Circle.
Greenwich longitude with its counter meridian.
Tropic of Capricorn.
33 What is the distance between two circles of latitude along a circle of longitude if the circles of
latitude are exactly one degree apart? (1.00 P.)
• 1 NM.
• 30 NM.
• 60 NM.
• 60 km.
34 An aircraft flies exactly with north course from Klagenfurt (N46 ° 40 ', E014 ° 20') to Linz (N48
° 15 ', E014 ° 20').
35 What is the distance between two points on the equator if the difference in length between
these points is one degree? (1.00 P.)
• 60 NM.
• 400 NM.
• 216 NM.
• 120 NM.
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36 Any two points A and B are on the same latitude (not the equator). Point A is on the longitude
E010 °, point B on E020 °.
Which of the following statements about the distance along the same course from A to B is
correct? (1.00 P.)
• The distance along the same course between A and B is always less than 300 NM. The
• distance along the same course between A and B is always less than 600 NM. The
• distance along the same course between A and B is always greater than 300 NM. The
• distance along the same course between A and B is always greater than 600 NM.
37 Location 1 is at around E 016 ° 34 ', Location 2 at around E 013 ° 00'. Both places are roughly
on the same latitude.
What is the difference between the sunrise and sunset times (specified in standard
time - SZ) in location 1 and location 2? (1.00 P.)
• In location 1, the sunrise is approx. 14 minutes earlier and the sunset is approx. 14
minutes later.
• In location 1, sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier. In location 1, sunrise and
• sunset take place approx. 4 minutes later. In location 1, the sunrise occurs approx. 4
• minutes later and the sunset approx. 4 minutes earlier.
38 Points A and B are both on the latitude N60 °. Point A is at W020 °, point B at W010 °.
What is the distance between the two points of the Loxodrome? (1.00 P.)
• 600 NM.
• 300 NM.
• 600 km.
• 300 km.
39 An aircraft flies exactly with north course from Hanover (N52 ° 28 ', E009 ° 59') to Hamburg (N53 °
38 ', E009 ° 59').
The distance along the Loxodrome to the point N60 ° W000 ° is: (1.00 P.)
• 2,400 km.
• 1,200 km.
• 600 NM.
• 1,200 NM.
41 The city of Hamburg is located on the meridian 10 ° E and uses UTC + 1h or UTC + 2h (summer time) as the
statutory standard time.
Which of the following statements is correct for any point in the year?
42 An aircraft is over the Pacific Ocean and flies in the afternoon from a position east of the
meridian 180 ° W to a position west of the same meridian.
• The aircraft flies over the dateline in an easterly direction; the current date is reduced by 2
days.
• The aircraft flies over the dateline in an easterly direction; the current date is reduced by 1
day.
45 How many active satellites does the space segment of the NAVSTAR / GPS require? (1.00 P.)
• 20th
• 24
• 26.
• 22nd
46 Where is the aircraft in relation to the ground station at a QDR of 135 °? (1.00 P.)
• Southeast.
• Northwest.
• Northeast.
• Southwest.
47 Where is the aircraft in relation to the ground station at a QDR of 315 °? (1.00 P.)
• Northwest.
• Southeast.
• Southwest.
• Northeast.
48 Where is the aircraft in relation to the ground station at a QDR of 225 °? (1.00 P.)
• Southeast.
• Northeast.
• Southwest.
• Northwest.
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• Artificial horizon.
• Turn indicator.
• Magnetic compass.
50 An aircraft flies with a heading of 270 °. The distance between departure airport and
destination airport is 120 NM. After 90 NM the aircraft is 22.5 NM south of the planned flight
path.
Which heading must be flown to arrive at the destination airport? (1.00 P.)
• 315 °.
• 285 °.
• 270 °.
• 330 °.
51 An aircraft is flying on a heading of 090 °. The distance to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the
aircraft is 4.5 NM north of the flight path.
What change in heading must be made in order to arrive at the destination airport? (1.00 P.)
• 9 ° to the right.
• 18 ° to the right.
• 12 ° to the right.
• 6 ° to the right.
52 What simplified assumption is the basis of the "1 in 60 rule"? (1.00 P.)
• 10 NM lateral offset on a 60 NM flight path corresponds to a drift angle of 1 °.
• 6 NM lateral offset on a 10 NM flight path corresponds to a drift angle of 1 °. 1 NM
• lateral offset on a 60 NM flight path corresponds to a drift angle of 1 °. 60 NM lateral
• offset on 1 NM flight distance corresponds to a drift angle of 1 °.
55 The distance between the two longitudes 150 ° E and 151 ° E on the equator is: (1.00 P.)
• 60 km.
• 111 km.
• 60 SM.
• 111 NM.
56 Which statement applies to the same course (rhumb line)? (1.00 P.)
• The same course cuts all meridians at the same angle.
• The same course is the shortest connection between two points on the globe. The
• same course is a great circle that intersects the equator at a 90 ° angle. The complete
• orbit of the same course always has the center of the earth in the center.
57 Which of the following arcs does NOT have the center of the earth in the center? (1.00 P.)
• Great circle.
• Equator.
• Small circle.
• Longitude.
58 The distance between the latitudes N48 ° and N49 ° is: (1,00 P.)
• 60 NM.
• 60 SM.
• 60 km.
• 60 arc seconds.
59 The difference in latitude between the two points A) N12 ° 53'30 '' and
B) S07 ° 34'30 '' is: (1,00 P.)
• 19 ° 28'00 ''.
• 20 ° 28'00 ''.
• 05 ° 19'00 ''.
• 06 ° 41'00 ''.
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• 51 ° 50'27 '' N.
• 43 ° 50'27 '' N.
• 53 ° 50'27 '' N.
62 What is the difference in length between 9 ° E and 10 ° E at the 50th parallel? (1.00 P.)
• 56 km.
• 60 '.
• 222 km.
• 60 NM.
63 What is the time difference if the sun has moved 20 degrees further from a certain
point? (1.00 P.)
• 0:40 h.
• 1:00 h.
• 0:20 h.
• 1:20 h.
64 What is the time difference if the sun has moved 10 degrees of longitude from a
certain point? (1.00 P.)
• 0:30 h.
• 0:40 h.
• 0:04 h.
• 1:00 h.
65 What is the time difference if the sun has moved 10 degrees of longitude from a
certain point? (1.00 P.)
• 0.33 h.
• 0.66 h.
• 1.0 h.
• 0.40 h.
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68 What formula is used to calculate the magnetic course (MC)? (1.00 P.)
• MC = CC - DEV.
• MC = TH - VAR.
• MC = TC - VAR.
• MC = TC + VAR.
70 The pilot is planning a VFR flight from Salzburg (LOWS) to Linz (LOWL). The variation is 3 ° E,
the ground speed (GS) 120 kt.
71 The following are given: TC: 032 °; WCA: + 11 °; DEV: 001 ° W; CH: 049 °.
What are the values of TH, VAR and MH? (1.00 P.)
• TH: 043 °.
VAR: 005 ° E.
MH: 048 °.
• TH: 048 °.
VAR: 005 ° W.
MH: 043 °.
• TH: 048 °.
VAR: 005 ° E.
MH: 050 °.
• TH: 043 °.
VAR: 005 ° W.
MH: 048 °.
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72 The following are given: TC: 105 °; WCA: + 009 °; MH: 119; CH: 120.
73 The following are given: WCA: -012 °; TH: 125; MC: 139 °; DEV: 002 ° E.
74 The following are given: TC: 168 °; WCA: + 012 °; MH: 178 °; CH 176.
75 The following are given: TC: 179 °; VAR: 004 ° E; DEV: + 002 °.
76 The following are given: VAR: 005 ° E; MC: 232 °; DEV: + 001 °.
CC: 231 °.
• TC: 227 °.
CC: 233 °.
• TC: 237 °.
CC: 231 °.
78 The true course (TC) for the north-northwest direction is: (1.00 P.)
• 337.5 °.
• 330.5 °.
• 345.5 °.
• 315.5 °.
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79 The true course (TC) for the north-northeast direction is: (1.00 P.)
• 022.5 °.
• 067.5 °.
• 045.5 °.
• 037.5 °.
• South of Newfoundland.
• In the Canadian Arctic.
• East of Northern Norway.
82 Which statement about the term "variation" (VAR) is correct? (1.00 P.)
• The variation depends on the aircraft's magnetic field.
• The variation depends, among other things, on the location.
• The variation has a constant value all over the world. The variation
• is directly dependent on the longitude of a place.
83 What can be the reason for changing the runway codes at airfields (e.g. from runway 06 to
runway 07)? (1.00 P.)
• The angle of approach to the runway has changed.
• The direction indicator of the north direction of the magnetic compass in the aircraft.
• The northernmost part of the magnetic compass in the aircraft on which the reading is made.
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• Of the isogons.
89 What base units and abbreviations are used in aviation for distances? (1.00 P.)
90 For which points in the illustrated checklist should the magnetic compass be taken
into account?
91 What ideal properties are expected from a compliant projection map? (1.00 P.)
• It should be true to shape and angle, and the scale at every point should be independent of
be of direction.
• It should be true to scale and great circles should be drawn as straight lines starting from
the center of the map.
• It should be conformal and the scale should be the same at every point regardless of the
direction.
• It should be true to scale and angle, and great circles should be shown as straight lines.
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93 The pilot is planning a VFR flight from Salzburg (LOWS) to Linz (LOWL). The variation is 3 ° E,
the ground speed (GS) 120 kt.
94 An aircraft flies exactly with north course from Hanover (N52 ° 28 ', E009 ° 59') to Kiel (N54 °
23 ', E009 ° 59').
• A sight (castle).
2: VOR / DME.
3: NDB.
4: VORTAC.
• 1: VORTAC.
2: VOR / DME.
3: BEFORE.
4: NDB.
• 1: VOR / DME.
2: BEFORE.
3: VORTAC.
4: NDB.
• 1: BEFORE.
2: VOR / DME.
3: VORTAC.
4: NDB.
98 For a short flight from A to B, the pilot takes the following information from an
aeronautical chart:
Legal course (TC): 245 °.
Magnetic variation: 7 ° W.
• 245 °.
• 238 °.
• 007 °.
The true airspeed (TAS) is according to the rule of thumb: (1,00 P.)
• 150 kt.
• 142 kt.
• 208 kt.
• 174 kt.
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• 343 km / h.
• 202 °.
• 032 °.
• 212 °.
• 257 °.
• 072 °.
• 247 °.
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• 089 °.
• 274 °.
• 094 °.
• 130 °.
• 120 °.
• 305 °.
• 327 °.
• 317 °.
• 332 °.
• 343 °.
• 163 °.
• 168 °.
• 013 °.
• 193 °.
• 023 °.
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• 039 °.
• 239 °.
• 049 °.
• 068 °.
• 078 °.
• 258 °.
• 084 °.
• 074 °.
• 284 °.
• 129 °.
• 299 °.
• 314 °.
• 168 °.
• 148 °.
• 328 °.
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114 Which lines does a pilot have to draw on his aeronautical chart in order to determine his
position with the help of NDBs? (1.00 P.)
• Relative bearings (RBs).
• Magnetic Headings (MHs). True
• Bearings (QTEs). Magnetic
• Bearings (QDRs).
115 Where is the vertical deflection (inclination) of the compass needle lowest? (1.00 P.)
• At the magnetic poles.
• At the magnetic equator. To
• the geographical poles. At
• the geographic equator.
• 71 km / h.
• 74 km / h.
• 132 km / h.
• 193 km / h.
• 93 kts.
• 102 kts.
• 230 km / h.
• 230 kts.
• 130 kts.
• Small circle.
• Latitude.
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123 Which climatic zones are separated from each other by the polar circles? (1.00 P.)
• The temperate and subtropical zones.
• The subtropical and tropical zones. The
• polar and subtropical zones. The polar
• and temperate zones.
124 How are parallels and great circles displayed on a Mercator map? (1.00 P.)
• Same course: as straight lines.
Great circles: as straight lines. Same
• course: as curved lines. Great
circles: as straight lines. Same
• course: as curved lines. Great
circles: as curved lines. Same course:
• as straight lines. Great circles: as
curved lines.
• A highlight.
• A town.
• A city.
• A town.
• A highlight.
129 The following are given: TC: 183 °; WCA: + 011 °; MH: 198 °; CH: 200.
130 The following are given: TC: 183 °; WCA: + 011 °; MH: 198 °; CH: 200.
131 The following are given: TC: 168 °; WCA: + 012 °; MH: 178 °; CH 176.
134 An aircraft flies on a true heading (TH) of 290 ° with a true airspeed (TAS) of 150 kt. The wind
is 260 ° / 20 kt.
135 An aircraft flies at a true airspeed (TAS) of 120 kt with a tail wind of 35 kt.
137 What distance does an aircraft cover in 2 hours and 25 minutes at a true airspeed (TAS) of 180
kt and a headwind of 25 kt? (1.00 P.)
• 202 NM.
• 435 NM.
• 693 NM.
• 375 NM.
138 A rate of climb of approx. 900 ft / min corresponds to: (1.00 P.)
• 4.5 m / sec.
• 5.4 m / sec.
• 6.7 m / sec.
• 14.8 m / sec.
139 An aircraft flies at a pressure altitude of 7,000 ft with an outside temperature of -9 ° C. The
QNH altitude is 6,500 ft.
140 An aircraft follows a true course (TC) of 040 ° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The
wind vector is 350 ° / 30 kt.
142 Assuming no wind, an aircraft will descend from 9,000 ft to 1,500 ft at a rate of descent of
1,200 ft / min.
• Duration: 12 min.
• Duration: 15 min.
• Duration: 6 min.
145 The distance from A to B is 120 NM. After 55 NM the pilot notices a deviation from the planned
course distance of 7 NM to the right.
• 65 ° / 24 ct.
• 65 ° / 16 ct.
• 85 ° / 24 ct.
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147 An aircraft is in flight from A to B (distance 220 NM) at a calculated ground speed (GS) of
120 kt. The start took place at 1200 UTC. After 70 NM along the route, the aircraft is 5
minutes ahead of its scheduled time.
What is the revised estimated time of arrival (ETA) for B if the newly determined GS applies to
the entire route? (1.00 P.)
• 1330 UTC.
• 1340 UTC.
• 1335 UTC.
• 1345 UTC.
148 Which values complement the flight plan (marked boxes) correctly?
• 300,000 ft / s.
• 300,000 km / s.
• 300,000 NM / s.
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• Phase angle.
• Amplitude angle.
151 How do radio waves propagate in the long and medium wave range (e.g. NDB)? (1.00 P.)
• As a quasi-optical (direct) wave.
• Exclusively as a bump.
• Exclusively as a sky wave. As a
• sky wave and ground wave.
152 How do radio waves propagate in the ultra-short wave range (e.g. VOR)? (1.00 P.)
• As a quasi-optical (direct) wave.
• Exclusively as a bump. As a sky
• wave and ground wave.
• Exclusively as a sky wave.
• Along the earth's surface, but are absorbed by water masses. Directly from
• the atmosphere, but are influenced by the ionosphere.
154 If the transmitter and receiver approach each other: (1,00 P.)
• Corresponds to the perceived frequency of the transmitted frequency.
155 If the transmitter and receiver move away from each other: (1,00 P.)
• Corresponds to the perceived frequency of the transmitted frequency.
156 At what time of the day can space and ground waves mainly overlap (fading)? (1.00 P.)
• At night.
• Noon.
• During the day.
• Late afternoon.
157 What information can a VHF direction finder (VDF) determine? (1.00 P.)
• Legal tax rates.
• Approach speeds. Magnetic
• bearings.
• Oblique distances.
158 What equipment must be available on board an aircraft in order to use a VHF direction finder
(VDF)? (1.00 P.)
• At least two VHF antennas. A
• radio compass (RBI).
• A VHF radio.
• A VHF direction finder.
162 An aircraft flies with a heading of 270 °. The distance between departure airport and
destination airport is 120 NM. After 90 NM the aircraft is 22.5 NM north of the planned flight
path.
Which heading must be flown to arrive at the destination airport? (1.00 P.)
• 270 °.
• 255 °.
• 210 °.
• 225 °.
163 Assuming no wind, an aircraft sinks from 7,500 ft to 1,200 ft. The average true airspeed (TAS)
is 105 kt at a rate of descent of 800 ft / min.
• Duration: 6 min.
• Duration: 15 min.
• Duration: 12 min.
164 An aircraft follows a true course (TC) of 040 ° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The
wind vector is 350 ° / 30 kt.
165 An aircraft follows a true course (TC) of 040 ° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The
wind vector is 350 ° / 30 kt.
166 What formula is used to calculate the magnetic course (MC)? (1.00 P.)
• MC = CH + DEV.
• MC = CC - DEV.
• MC = MH - WCA.
• MC = TC + VAR.
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167 Which statement regarding the term "deviation" (DEV) is correct? (1.00 P.)
• The deviation is a direct function of the longitude.
• The deviation has a constant value everywhere on earth. The deviation
• depends on the aircraft's magnetic field. The deviation depends,
• among other things, on the location.
168 A pilot flies from Krems-Langenlois (LOAG) to St. Georgen am Ybbsfeld (LOLG). The
aircraft has a TAS of 100 kt, the wind is 250 ° / 15 kt.
169 A rate of climb of approx. 2,900 ft / min corresponds to: (1.00 P.)
• 14.8 m / sec.
• 4.5 m / sec.
• 16.8 m / sec.
• 6.7 m / sec.
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170 A rate of climb of approx. 1,100 ft / min corresponds to: (1.00 P.)
• 4.5 m / sec.
• 5.6 m / sec.
• 6.7 m / sec.
• 14.8 m / sec.
171 Given:
CAS: 155 kt.
FL 80.
Outside temperature (OAT): -15 ° C.
172 An aircraft flies at a pressure altitude of 7,000 ft with an outside temperature of +10 ° C. The
QNH altitude is 6,500 ft.
173 An aircraft flies at a pressure altitude of 7,000 ft with an outside temperature of +20 ° C. The
QNH altitude is 6,500 ft.
174 The pilot is planning a VFR flight from Murska Sobota (LJMS) to Weiz / Unterfladnitz (LOGW)
via the NDB Gleichenberg (GBG). The true airspeed (TAS) is 100 kt, the mean variation is 3 ° E.
Planning takes place "overhead-overhead" without taking wind, climb and descent into
account.
175 The pilot is planning a VFR flight from Ferlach-Glainach (LOKG) to Feldkirchen / Ossiacher See
(LOKF) via reporting point Whiskey One (W1). The ground speed (GS) is 100 kt, the variation is
3 ° E. Planning takes place "overhead-overhead" without taking wind, climb and descent into
account.
176 The pilot is planning a direct flight from Zeltweg (LOXZ) to Trieben (LOGI). The variation is 2 °
E.
What is the height of the highest elevation along the direct route at a lateral distance of
+/- 5 NM?
177 The first section of a VFR flight runs from Wiener Neustadt Ost airfield (LOAN) to Tulln VOR
(TUN 111.4 MHz) with a true airspeed (TAS) of 140 kt. The variation is 2 ° E, the wind is 090 ° /
30 kt.
178 The first section of a VFR flight runs from Wiener Neustadt Ost airfield (LOAN) to Tulln VOR
(TUN 111.4 MHz) with a true airspeed (TAS) of 140 kt. The variation is 2 ° E, the wind is 090 ° /
30 kt.
• 350 °.
• 336 °.
• 348 °.
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179 The pilot is planning a VFR flight from St. Georgen (LOLG) to Krems-Langenlois (LOAG). The
variation is 2 ° E, the ground speed (GS) 110 kt.
180 The pilot is planning a VFR flight from St. Georgen (LOLG) to Krems-Langenlois (LOAG). The
variation is 2 ° E, the ground speed (GS) 110 kt.
181 An aircraft flies on a true heading (TH) of 250 ° at a ground speed (GS) of 120 kt. The
wind is 010 ° / 30 kt.
• 257 °.
• 237 °.
• 243 °.
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• 158 °.
• 165 °.
• 126 °.
• 173 °.
• 184 °.
• 180 °.
185 When passing a known mark on the ground during a cross-country flight, the pilot realizes that
he is 5 minutes faster than planned. The planned speed over ground (GS) is 120 kt, the distance
of the previous section was 30 NM.
186 The range of a VHF direction finder (VDF) depends on: (1.00 P.)
• The range of the bump.
• The altitude of the aircraft. The speed of
• the aircraft. The state of the ionosphere.
•
187 How can the accuracy of a VHF radio direction finder (VDF) be influenced? (1.00 P.)
• Overlays (fading).
• Coastal effect.
188 Where is the aircraft in relation to the ground station at a QDM of 035 °? (1.00 P.)
• Southeast.
• Southwest.
• Northwest.
• Northeast.
189 Where is the aircraft in relation to the ground station at a QDM of 305 °? (1.00 P.)
• Southeast.
• Southwest.
• Northwest.
• Northeast.
190 Where is the aircraft in relation to the ground station at a QDM of 215 °? (1.00 P.)
• Northwest.
• Southwest.
• Southeast.
• Northeast.
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191 What equipment is required on board the aircraft to receive non-directional radio
beacons (NDB)? (1.00 P.)
• Automatic Direction Finder (ADF).
• Course Deviation Indicator (CDI).
• Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI).
• Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR).
192 Non-directional radio beacons (NDBs) transmit in which frequency range? (1.00 P.)
• Shortwave (KW).
• Ultra short waves (VHF).
• Long wave (LW) and medium wave (MW). Ultra
• long wave (ULW) and long wave (LW).
193 What is the difference between an approach NDB and an en route NDB? (1.00 P.)
• Approach NDBs only send when necessary (approaches).
194 A pilot wants to fly towards an NDB with a QDM of 090 °. The aircraft flies steadily towards an
NDB for 5 minutes with a magnetic heading (MH) of 095 ° and a radio compass display (RBI) of
355 °. After 6 minutes the radio compass shows the value 358 °.
• The crosswind component has become smaller; the pilot must fly a smaller heading.
• The crosswind component has increased; the pilot must fly a smaller heading.
• At night.
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196 Under what conditions is the coastal error greatest? (1.00 P.)
• Radio wave propagation at right angles to the coast.
Aircraft flies below an altitude of 6,000 ft. Radio wave
• propagation at an acute angle to the coast. Aircraft flies
above an altitude of 6,000 ft. Radio wave propagation at
• an acute angle to the coast. Aircraft flies below an
altitude of 6,000 feet. Radio waves propagate at right
• angles to the coast. Aircraft flies above an altitude of
6,000 ft.
198 According to which principle are the radials of a VOR defined? (1.00 P.)
• Pulse comparison of two signals.
199 Where is the aircraft when the VOR needle is fully extended? (1.00 P.)
• 2 NM next to the set course line.
• 10 NM (or more) from the set course line. 2 ° next to
• the set course line.
• 10 ° (or more) from the set course line.
200 Which factor does NOT affect the accuracy of a VOR? (1.00 P.)
• Overlay effect (fading).
• High terrain near the VOR. Cones of
• silence.
• Transmitter height.
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202 In which frequency band do distance measuring devices (DMEs) work? (1.00 P.)
• SHF.
• VHF.
• HF.
• UHF.
203 What distance can be read on the distance measuring device (DME) in the cockpit? (1.00 P.)
204 What principle does a distance measuring device (DME) use to determine the distance? (1.00 P.)
• Laser measurement.
• Runtime measurement.
• Doppler.
• Phase comparison.
205 What is the maximum number of aircraft that can be operated by a distance
measuring station (DME) at the same time? (1.00 P.)
• 50.
• 100.
• 150.
• 70.
206 The difference between the horizontal distance to the DME and the read DME
distance increases: (1,00 P.)
• During the descent. With
• approach to the station.
• With increasing distance from the station. During
207 What direct information does air traffic control receive from a primary ground
penetrating radar system? (1.00 P.)
• Speed (TAS) and distance. Direction
• and distance.
• Direction and Speed (TAS). Speed (TAS)
• and heading.
208 The primary ground penetrating radar determines the direction of an aircraft in relation to the antenna
by: (1,00 P.)
• Frequency shift.
• The pulse pair interval.
• Runtime measurement.
209 The primary ground penetrating radar determines the distance of an aircraft in relation to
the antenna by: (1,00 P.)
• The frequency shift. The
• position of the antenna. The
• pulse pair interval. Runtime
• measurement.
210 How is the ground radar information displayed for air traffic control? (1.00 P.)
• On a computer screen with further optional information (e.g. air spaces).
• On a digital display that shows the relevant values for all recorded aircraft. On a computer
• screen that must be next to the secondary radar display. On an information strip that can be
• printed out on request.
211 What is the name of the on-board response device of a secondary radar (secondary
surveillance radar - SSR)? (1.00 P.)
• Transponder.
• Decoder.
• Interrogator.
• Course indicator.
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212 What is the difference between primary and secondary radar? (1.00 P.)
• Primary radar signals are variable or static pulse modulated, secondary radar signals are always
amplitude modulated.
• Primary radar signals are variable amplitude modulated, secondary radar signals are statically
pulse modulated.
• The primary radar is displayed on a computer screen, the secondary radar by a printed radar
strip.
• With primary radar, the transmitted impulses are reflected by the aircraft, with secondary
radar they are answered by the transponder.
213 The transponder code in the event of a radio failure is: (1,00 P.)
• 7000.
• 7700.
• 7500.
• 7600.
215 What height does the transponder transmit in mode C? (1.00 P.)
• QNH height.
• QFE height.
• Radar altitude.
• Print height.
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216 Which QDM does the pilot have to fly in order to get directly to the set NDB when there is no
wind?
• 230 °.
• 080 °.
• 260 °.
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• 066 °.
• 234 °.
• 246 °.
220 The term "sunset" is defined as the time at which: (1,00 P.)
• The center of the solar disk disappears below the horizon.
• An observer can no longer see the entire disk of the sun. The upper
• edge of the solar disk disappears below the horizon. The lower edge of
• the solar disk disappears below the horizon.
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222 An aircraft flies on a true course (TC) of 220 ° with a true airspeed (TAS) of 220 kt. The
wind is 270 ° / 50 kt.
223 An aircraft flies on a true course (TC) of 140 ° at a ground speed (GS) of 120 kt. The true airspeed
(TAS) is 150 kt, the true heading (TH) is 150 °.
224 The pilot is planning a VFR flight from Murska Sobota (LJMS) to Weiz / Unterfladnitz (LOGW)
via the NDB Gleichenberg (GBG). The true airspeed (TAS) is 100 kt, the mean variation is 3 ° E.
Planning takes place "overhead-overhead" without taking wind, climb and descent into
account.
225 The pilot is planning a VFR flight from Ferlach-Glainach (LOKG) to Feldkirchen / Ossiacher See
(LOKF) via reporting point Whiskey One (W1). The ground speed (GS) is 100 kt, the variation is
3 ° E. Planning takes place "overhead-overhead" without taking wind, climb and descent into
account.
226 The pilot is planning a direct flight from Zeltweg (LOXZ) to Trieben (LOGI). The variation is 2 °
E.
• 148 °.
• 152 °.
• 332 °.
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227 The first section of a VFR flight runs from Wiener Neustadt Ost airfield (LOAN) to Tulln VOR
(TUN 111.4 MHz) with a true airspeed (TAS) of 140 kt. The variation is 2 ° E, the wind is 090 ° /
30 kt.
• 340 °.
• 160 °.
• 156 °
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• DME.
• VDF.
• ADF.
• 3,000 m (meters).
• 300 m (meters).
• 30 m (meters).