General Knowledge

Question 1

Privileges of PPL

Answer 1

• May act as PIC of an aircraft of the category for which the license is granted and for which the pilots holds a type rating, and may carry passengers.
• May act as co-pilot of an aircraft of the category for which the license is granted and for which the pilots holds a type rating, and which is required to be operated with a co-pilot.

Question 2

Limitations of PPL

Answer 2

Must not act as PIC of an aircraft
- for remuneration,
- if the aircraft is operated for hire or reward,
- if the aircraft is operated at night or on a XC flight or carrying a sling load unless the the training has been completed and signed off.
- unless the PIC has complied with all requirements of a notice issued under subpart I.

Question 3

Documents to carry

Answer 3

• Certificate of airworthiness
• Logbook
• Operators Manual
• Weight & Balance
• Radio Station Levels

Question 4

IM SAFE

Answer 4

Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion

Question 5

HASELL

Answer 5

Height, Airframe, Security, Engine, Location, Lookout

Question 6

HELL

Answer 6

Height, Engine, Location, Lookout

Question 7

What is the technical log

Answer 7

A document specific to every aircraft which details the maintenance status of that aircraft. It must be carried on board an aircraft whenever it flies.

Question 8

Currency requirements

Answer 8

A holder must comply with the following rules:
- 61.35 Medical requirements
- 61.37 Recent flight experience
- 61.39 Biennial flight review

In other words:
- hold a current medical certificate at least class 2 or DL9,
- have carried out as PIC 3 take-offs and 3 landings during day/night when carrying passengers in the preceeding 90 days , or demonstrated to a CAT A/B instructor
- No flying more than 24 months without a BFR. Can be renewed up to 60 days before due date.

Question 9

Who issues magnetic and who issues true wind directions?

Answer 9

• ATIS is MAGNETIC
• METAR, TAF, AAW etc are TRUE

Question 10

Explain group rating system

Answer 10

Both aircraft and runways have a group rating.

The worse the T/O and Landing performance of the aircraft, the higher the rating.

The better the runway, the higher the rating.

Aircraft may take off from an runway greater than or equal the group rating.

Question 11

What is the Warrior’s fuel consumption per hour?

Answer 11

34l/hr

Question 12

What altitudes to fly at?

Answer 12

Magnetic Northerly track - ODD plus 500ft
Magnetic Southerly track - EVEN plus 500ft

(Over 3000ft AMSL)

Question 13

How often are TAFs issued?

Answer 13

Most twice daily, except int’l (AA, WN, CH) 8 times daily

Question 14

What is a TEMPO?

Answer 14

A temporary change in weather conditions indicated in the TAF

Question 15

What is CAVOK?

Answer 15

Ceiling (clouds) and visibility are OK

Question 16

What is an impulse coupling?

Answer 16

The impulse coupling is part of the magneto and helps to rotate the magneto fast enough to produce a good spark at startup and to retard the timing of the spark during the start cycle

Question 17

What are the functions of oil in an engine?

Answer 17

Cooling, Reduces friction, Protects, Sealing, Cleaning

Question 18

How long do you have legally to log a flight

Answer 18

1 week after the flight, except int’l, in which case it’s 14 days (Part 61)

Question 19

What are the VFR met minima in class C, D, and E airspace?

Answer 19

Part 91 defines the met minima.

In class C, D, or E controlled airspace, the met minima are:

Distance from cloud:
2km horizontal distance from cloud, 1000ft vertically outside CTZ, 500ft inside CTZ

Visibility:
5km below 10,000ft; 8km above 10,000ft

Question 20

What part defines how to report an incident?

Answer 20

Part 12 - Accidents, Incidents, Statistics

Question 21

How old do you have to be for a PPL in NZ?

Answer 21

17 years

Question 22

What is the minimum equipment required for aircraft?

Answer 22

• Airspeed indicator
• Altimeter
• Compass
• Fuel tank gauge
• Engine tacho (RPMs)
• Oil pressure gauge / Coolant temp gauge
• Oil temperature if engine rated over 250HP
• Manifold pressure if super/turbocharged or constant-speed
• CHT if over 250HP
• Flap position indicator unless visual inspection possible
• Landing gear position
• Ammeter
• CO monitor

Question 23

What is a trigger NOTAM?

Answer 23

A trigger NOTAM is used to notify of certain long term changes and amendments and is usually issued 28 days in advance

Question 24

What is a cloud base / ceiling?

Answer 24

Cloud base is the height above ground of the lowest layer of cloud; Cloud ceiling is the height above ground of the lowest cloud layer that covers half of the sky

Question 25

Define cloud cover words?

Answer 25

FEW - 1-2 octas SCT - 3-4 octas BKN - 5-7 OVC - 8 octas

Question 26

What type of flap does our AC have?

Answer 26

A slotted flap - similar to a plain flap, but a gap exists between the wind and the flap to force high pressure air over the surface of the wing. This helps reduce boundary layer separation

Question 27

PPL Requirements

Answer 27

- 17 Years - Medical - Minimum 50h flight experience if seeking to exercise XC, otherwise 40h - Night time training - Exam credits

Question 28

PA28-161 engine horse power

Answer 28

160HP

Question 29

PA28-161 engine type

Answer 29

4 cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air cooled

Question 30

Propeller type

Answer 30

Fixed pitch

Question 31

Magneto limitations

Answer 31

Max drop 175, max diff 50

Question 32

VFR Cruising altitudes

Answer 32

Below 13,000ft: - Northerly, any odd 1000ft+500ft; - Southerly, any even 1000ft+500ft; Above 15,000ft (FL150): - Northerly, any odd flight level + 500ft; - Southerly, any even flight level + 500ft;

Question 33

Met Minima Class G

Answer 33

Above 3000ft, or 1000ft above the terrain: - 2km horizontal distance from cloud - 1000ft vertical distance from cloud - 5km visibility below 10,000ft; 8k visibility above 10,000ft. Below 3000ft or 1000ft above the terrain: - Clear of cloud and in sight of surface - 5km visibility

Question 34

Met minima uncontrolled aerodrome

Answer 34

By day: - 1,500m visbility - 600ft cloud ceiling By night: - 8km visibility - 1,500ft cloud ceioling

Question 35

Met minima controlled aerodrome

Answer 35

1,500ft ceiling, 5km visbibility

Question 36

Oxygen equipment rules

Answer 36

If > 13,000ft, or > 10,000ft for more than 30 mins - supplemental oxygen for each crew and passenger at all times

Question 37

Flight over water - life preservers

Answer 37

If the flight is more than gliding distance from shore, 1 life preserver for each person on board. If more than 100NM from shore, life rafts, survival locator light, survival kit, at least 1 pyrotechnic device, 1 ELT(S) or 1 EPIRB