Theorique PPL

Question 1

An aeroplane’s wing loading during a level coordinated turn in smooth air depends upon the :
- Angle of bank
- True airspeed
- Angle of attack
- Rate of turn

Answer 1

Angle of attack

Question 2

Which is true with respect to changing the angle of attack?
- An increase in angle of attack will increase drag
- An increase in angle of attack will decrease in drag
- A decrease in angle of attack will increase pressure bellow the wing and decrease drag
- An increase in angle of attack will decrease pressure below the wing and increase drag

Answer 2

An increase in angle of attack will increase drag

Question 3

During a level turn while maintaining a constant angle of bank, varying the rate of turn by changing the airspeed the load factor would :
- Vary the depending upon the resultant lift vector
- Vary depending upon speed
- Remain constant
- Do none of the above

Answer 3

Remain constant

Question 4

During flight with a zero degree of angle of attack the pressure along the upper surface of an asymmetrical wing would be:
- Less than the atmospheric pressure
- Greater than the atmospheric pressure
- Equal to the atmospheric pressure
- None of the above

Answer 4

Less than the atmospherical pressure

Question 5

For a given angle of bank in an aeroplane, the load factor imposed in a coordinated constant-altitude turn is :
- Greater than in straight and level flight, and the stall speed increases.
- Greater than in straight and level flight, and the stall speed decreases
- Varied with the rate of turn
- None of the above

Answer 5

Greater than in straight and level flight, and the stall speed increases

Question 6

The action necessary to make an aeroplane turn is to :
- Provide a centripetal force that overcomes the weight by banking the wing
- Produce horizontal component of lift, known as centripetal force, by banking the wing
- Produce horizontal component of lift, known as centrifugal force by banking the wing
- Provide a centrifugal force that overcomes the weight by banking the wing

Answer 6

Produce horizontal component of lift, known as centripetal force, by banking the wing

Question 7

The relationship of the forces acting on an aircraft in a constant-power constant airspeed descent means that the :
- Weight is greater than lift
- Thrust is equal to drag and lift is less than weight
- Thrust is greater than drag and weight is greater than lift
- Sum of the horizontal forces and vertical forces are zero

Answer 7

Sum of the horizontal forces and vertical forces are zero

Question 8

Regarding the forces acting on an aeroplane in a steady state climb that :
- The sum of all upward forces is equal to the sum of all downward forces
- The sum of all upward forces is more than the sum of all downward forces
- The sum of all forward forces is greater than the sum of all rearward forces
- None of the above is correct

Answer 8

The sum of all upward forces is equal to the sum of all downward forces

Question 9

The critical angle of attack at which a given aeroplane wing stalls is dependent on the :
- Gross weight, design of the wing and critical surface contamination
- Design of the wing and critical surface contamination
- Attitude and true airspeed
- Critical surface contamination and gross weight

Answer 9

Design of the wing and critical surface contamination

Question 10

When considering the forces acting upon an aeroplane in straight and level flight at a constant airspeed, which is correct?
- Lift always acts perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the wing and is greater than weight
- Weight always acts vertically toward the center of the Earth
- Thrust always acts forward parallel to the relative wind and is greater than drag
- None of the above

Answer 10

Weight always acts vertically toward the center of the Earth

Question 11

An aeroplane has greater longitudinal stability when the :
- Wings have a high angle of incidence
- Wings have a high dihedral angle
- Center of pressure is forward the center of gravity
- Center of gravity is well forward of the center of pressure

Answer 11

Center of gravity is well forward of the center of pressure

Question 12

Considering a flight in turbulent conditions, the effect that a decrease in the aeroplane’s gross weight will have is that :
- A lesser angle of attack will be required to stall the wing
- A greater angler of attack will be required to stall the wing
- The manoeuvring speed will be higher
- The manoeuvring speed will be lower

Answer 12

The manoeuvring speed will be lower

Question 13

Describe dynamic longitudinal stability :
- Motion about the longitudinal axis
- Motion about the lateral axis
- Motion about the vertical axis
- All of the above

Answer 13

Motion about the lateral axis

Question 14

In the northern hemisphere the magnetic compass will initially indicate a turn toward the east if the aircraft :

Enters a left turn from a northerly heading
Accelerates while on a northerly heading
Decelerates while on a southerly heading
Enters a right turn from a northerly heading

Answer 14

Enters a left turn from a northerly heading

Question 15

The angular difference between the true North Pole and the magnetic North Pole is called
Variation
Magnetic field
Agonic difference
Deviation

Answer 15

Variation

Question 16

What important limiting speed is not marked on the airspeed indicator?
Maximum structural cruising speed
Maximum flaps extended speed
Never exceed speed
Manoeuvring speed

Answer 16

Manoeuvring speed

Question 17

Calibrated airspeed (CAS) is the :
Indicated airspeed corrected for installation and instrument errors
Actual speed of an aircraft over the ground
Airspeed corrected for altitude and nonstandard temperature
Airspeed read directly from the airspeed indicator

Answer 17

Indicated airspeed corrected for installation and instrument errors.

Question 18

True airspeed (TAS) is the :
Actual speed of an aircraft over the ground
Airspeed read directly from the airspeed indicator
Indicated airspeed corrected for installation and instrument errors
Calibrated airspeed corrected for altitude and nonstandard temperature

Answer 18

Calibrated airspeed corrected for altitude and nonstandard temperature

Question 19

A common cause of a surface-based inversion is the :
Passage of a warm air mass over a cool surface
Rapid lifting of warm moist air as it moves up a mountain slope
Lifting of air along a cold front
Radiation cooling from the surface on clear nights

Answer 19

Radiation cooling from the surface on clear nights

Question 20

Temperature inversion exists when the temperature of the air increases with an increase in altitude. True or False?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Cloud, fog, or dew will always form when :
Smoke is present
Water vapor is present
Water vapor condenses
Relative humidity reaches 100%

Answer 21

Water vapor condenses

Question 22

Density altitude can be obtained by dialing in 29.92 in Hg on the altimeter sub-scale. True or False?

Answer 22

False

The density altitude is the air density given as a height above mean sea level.

Question 23

Frost will form when the surface of the aircraft is at or below the dew point of the adjacent air and when :
The dew point temperature is colder than freezing
Dew is on the aircraft
The relative humidity is high
Light rain is falling

Answer 23

The dew point temperature is colder than freezing

Question 24

If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate :

Lower than the actual altitude above sea level.
The actual altitude above the sea level.
Higher than the actual altitude above sea level.
None of the above.

Answer 24

Higher than the actual altitude above the sea level.

Question 25

If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of higher pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate : Lower than the actual altitude above sea level. The actual altitude above the sea level. Higher than the actual altitude above sea level. None of the above.

Answer 25

Lower than the actual altitude above sea level.

Question 26

Pressure altitude can be obtained by dialing 29.92 Hg on the altimeter's sub-scale. True or False?

Answer 26

True

Question 27

The condition associated with the formation of a temperature inversion is : The vertical mixing of air Stable air Warming from below Cumuliform clouds

Answer 27

Stable air

Question 28

A factor that affects the stability of air would be the : Lifting action of the atmosphere Pressure Temperature Relative humidity

Answer 28

Lifting action of the atmosphere

Question 29

The weather conditions associated with stable air include : Wide areas of layer clouds with little or no turbulence Clouds with extensive vertical development Moderate to heavy turbulence in and near cumuloform clouds Showery precipitation

Answer 29

Wide areas of layer clouds with little or no turbulence.

Question 30

What conditions would you expect to encounter when a low-level temperature inversion exists and the relative humidity is high? Rain showers, good visibility and lights to moderate turbulence Several thick layers of clouds extending to middle altitudes Strong vertical air movement in clear air Smooth air, but poor visivility due to haze, fog or stratus clouds

Answer 30

Smooth air, but poor visibility due to haze, fog, or stratus clouds.

Question 31

Station pressure is the same as the altimeter setting. True or False?

Answer 31

False

Question 32

An aircraft will likely experience a greater degree of turbelence when flying : Towards a mountain on the leeward side Towards a mountain on the windward side Away from a mountain ridge on the leeward side Well above the peaks

Answer 32

Away from a mountain ridge on the leeward side

Question 33

It is advisable to configure an aeroplane for turbulence penetration speed when flying over : The leeward side of a mountain The gradual down-slope on the windward side of the mountain The gradual up-slope on the windward side of the mountain At high altitude over mountainous terrain

Answer 33

On the leeward side of a mountain

Question 34

The pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force become more balanced when : Further from the surface The two forces are parallel Close to the surface They work in the same direction

Answer 34

Further from the surface

Question 35

The wind blows parallel to the isobars at approximatly ... above the ground. 900 feet 6000 feet 900 m 6000 m

Answer 35

900 meters

Question 36

The surface friction has an effect on the direction of the wind. Over the Ocean there is less friction so the wind tends to blow : Perpendicular to the isobars Lighter than over the land At a greater angle to the isobars More parallel to the isobars

Answer 36

More parallel to the isobars

Question 37

Explain Buy's Ballot law

Answer 37

In the northern hemisphere, with the back in the wind the low pressure system will be on the left.

Question 38

Locate the polar cell, the ferrell cell and the hadley's cell in the tricellular model. What direction does the wind come from in each.

Answer 38

Polar is in between 90 and 60 deg, Ferrell is between 60 and 30 deg and Hadley's cell is between 30 deg and the equator. Polar Anticlockwise, Ferrell Clockwise, Hadley Anticlockwise.

Question 39

What is the standard for midday winds in the northern hemisphere?

Answer 39

Midday winds veer (clockwise) and increase during a climb

Question 40

What is the difference between anabatic and katabatic winds?

Answer 40

Anabatic is during the day upward hills Katabatic is at night flowing down in a valley.

Question 41

How fast are the jet stream?

Answer 41

60 kts

Question 42

Steam fog is the result of : The saturation of dry air as it blows warm water Warm moist air condensing over cold ocean waters A sea breeze following a clear night Dry warm air blowing over cool water

Answer 42

The saturation of dry air as it blows over warm water.

Question 43

Chop is slight rapid and rythmic bumps with changes in altitude or attitude, True or False?

Answer 43

False, altitude and attitude do not change.

Question 44

An air mass source region is an area characterized by : Semi permanent or permanent low pressure areas Frequent frontal activity Strong westerly winds in a mid-latitude region large areas with uniform terrain and temperature

Answer 44

Large areas with uniform terrains and temperature

Question 45

Cloud names containing the suffix nimbus identifies as towering cumulus clouds with lightning clouds that produce precipitation Clouds with vertical development clouds that occur at low altitudes

Answer 45

clouds that produce precipitation

Question 46

Clouds are classified into four families based on : Their height and vertical development Whether they contain cumulus or stratus clouds Their source region Their shape and composition

Answer 46

Their height and vertical development

Question 47

A requirement for all types of fog to form is An inversion A falling dew point A calm wind High relative humidity

Answer 47

High relative humidity

Question 48

The cloud type that suggest vertical currents and bumpy flying conditions at lower altitudes are known as : Numbus Cumulus Stratus Rotor

Answer 48

Cumulus

Question 49

Upslope fog is formed by A light easterly wind in the prairies Cool dry air moving over warm water A calm clear night with calm to very light wind Warm moist air moving over a cooler surface

Answer 49

A light easterly wind in the prairies

Question 50

When flying low over hilly terrain, ridges, or montain ranges the greatest turbulence will be encounted On the windward side when flying into the wind On the leeward side when flying with the wind On the leeward side when flying into the wind During all of the above

Answer 50

On the leeward side when flying with the wind

Question 51

Upper level charts are issued based on The altitude above ground level Constant pressure levels Altitude above sea level Density altitude

Answer 51

Constant pressure levels

Question 52

During radio communications the pilot addresses the FIC as :

Answer 52

RADIO

Question 53

Which is one of the four main FISE frequencies 123.2 126.7 123.0 123.55

Answer 53

123.55

Question 54

For a long range flight it would be best to contact : AWBS FSS AWIS TCAS

Answer 54

AWBS (Aviation Weather Briefing Service)

Question 55

Is the ceiling reported in METAR above sea level or above ground level?

Answer 55

AGL

Question 56

Non Convective clouds abbreviations LCA PTCHY XTNSV

Answer 56

Local 25% or less Patchy 26-50% Extensive Greater than 50%

Question 57

GFA colours meaning Continuous green border line Dashed green border line Dashed orange border line Continuous red border line Dashed red border line

Answer 57

Area of continuous precipitation Intermittent or showery precipitation Obscuring phenomena other than precipitation Area of continuous freezing precipitation Area of intermittent freezing precipitation

Question 58

GFA is valid for altitude below

Answer 58

24 000 ft

Question 59

Freezing level on a GFA is measured in feet (agl or asl) and is indicated by a contour line at every (1000, 1500, 2000, 2500) feet

Answer 59

ASL , 2500 ft

Question 60

What is the GFA symbol and colour for a Trough? A trowal?

Answer 60

Trough : Purple dashed line Trowal : Blue dashed line with red 45 deg lines

Question 61

Upper level charts are issued based on? Altitude above ground level Constant pressure levels. Altitude above sea level. Density altitude.

Answer 61

Constant pressure levels.

Question 62

Constant pressure levels charts numbers 850 hPa : ? 700 hPa : ? 500 hPa : ? 250 hPa : ?

Answer 62

850 hPa : 5000 ASL 700 hPa : 10 000 ASL 500 hPa : 18 000 ASL 250 hPa : 34 000 ASL

Question 63

METARs tell us the weather : Expected only on the hour, every hour. Observed at any time in the last hour. Observed every 6 hours. Observed at a specific time and location.

Answer 63

Observed at a specific time and location.

Question 64

How long is a GFA valid for?

Answer 64

0000h, 0600h, 1200h, 1800h, 2400h

Question 65

SIGMETs are published to inform which kind of aircraft?

Answer 65

All aircrafts

Question 66

To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft the pilot should refer to the : METAR GFA TAF FD

Answer 66

GFA

Question 67

From which primary source should information be obtained regarding expected weather at the ETA if the destination has no TAF? Low-Level Prognostic Chart. Radar. GFA Weather depication Chart

Answer 67

GFA

Question 68

How long is a GFA valid for, for a VFR flight? 18h 24h 12h 6h

Answer 68

IFR outlook text forecast found on the +12h even though a GFA is issued every 6h.

Question 69

When the term light and variable is used in reference to a winds aloft forecast, the coded group and wind speed are : 9999 and less than 10 KT 0000 and less than 3 KT 9900 and less than 5 KT

Answer 69

9900 and less than 5 KT.

Question 70

When holding short of the runway without a hold short line the pilot must hold short at ____ ft from the line.

Answer 70

at 200 ft from the line.

Question 71

An airport is ______ A certified aerodrome A registered aerodrome An aerodrome with a control tower AN aerodrome with paved runwaya

Answer 71

A certified aerodrome.

Question 72

Cruising altitude in Southern Domestic Airspace are based on the True track Magnetic Heading Magnetic Track True Heading

Answer 72

Magnetic track

Question 73

Day VFR fixed-wing aircraft should have what minimum fuel requirement?

Answer 73

Destination aerodrome + 30 mins at cruising speed

Question 74

To walk, stand, drive or park a vehicule on the movement area of an aerodrome a person would need to get permission from the : ATC Aerodrome operator FSS, ATC or aerodrome operator FSS

Answer 74

FSS, ATC or aerodrome operator

Question 75

Takeoff can be conducted if ice is present on the tail : Vrai ou Faux

Answer 75

Faux

Question 76

A pilot has not flown in 3 years, to get current the pilot should do a solo flight of 5 takeoffs and landings write a PSTAR Complete a training program or PPC Request for a currency extension from TC

Answer 76

Complete a training program or PPC

Question 77

The minimum equipment needed in an aeroplane for a pilot to request special VFR is a Two-way communication radio Mode C transponder GPS and two way communication radio Mode C transponder and two-way communications

Answer 77

Two-way communication radio

Question 78

While overtaking another aircraft in flight, overtake from Below and under the other aircraft The left or port side of the other aircraft Above and over the other aircraft The right or starboard side of the other aircraft

Answer 78

The right or starboard side of the other aircraft

Question 79

Entering class F airspace is stricly prohibited by all VFR aircraft True or false

Answer 79

False

Question 80

The distance from could that shall be maintained when flying VFR in controlled airspace is at least 1/2 mile horizontally 500 feet vertically and 2000 feet horizontally 1000 feet horizontally 500 feet vertically and 1 mile horizontally

Answer 80

500 feet vertically and 1 mile horizontally

Question 81

An operable transponder with mode C encoding is required when Operating in all class G airspace Operating in all class E airspace Indicated by the map or CFS Operating in all class D airspace

Answer 81

Indicated by the map or CFS

Question 82

The required minimum for a VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace at 5000 AGL is : 1 mile visibility, 2000 ft horizontally and 500 ft vertically from clouds. 2 miles visibility and clear of clouds 3 miles visibility, 1 mile horizontally and 500 ft vertically from clouds, and 500 ft AGL 3 miles visibility, 1 mile horizontally and 500 ft vertically from clouds

Answer 82

1 mile visibility, 2000 ft horizontally and 500 ft vertically from cloud.

Question 83

In a Class E control zone without an operational FSS the minimum VFR weather requirements would be : -1 mile visibility and clear of clouds -CAVOK - 3 miles visibility and a ceiling of 1000 ft AGL or higher -2 miles visibility and clear of clouds

Answer 83

3 miles visibility and a ceiling of 1000 ft AGL or higher

Question 84

A flight within the ADIZ must be within ... NM of the purposed route and within ... minutes of the ETA -20, +/- 5 -5, +/- 10 -10, +/- 10 -10, +/- 5

Answer 84

-20, +/- 5

Question 85

Which among the following is true regarding wild life strike in aviation? -Avoid flying at low altitude -Avoid a flight when animals or birds have been present within 3 hours of the start of operations -Reduce speed of the aircraft when flying in the vicinity of wild life -Familiarize yourself with bird/mammals impact report forms, and be sure to file a report in case of accidental contact with a wild animal

Answer 85

Familiarize yourself with bird/mammals impact report forms, and be sure to file a report in case of accidental contact with a wild animal

Question 86

While the ESCAT plan is in effect the PIC shall obtain approval before takeoff from : ATC FSS only area control center manager ATC or FSS

Answer 86

ATC or FSS

Question 87

When the PIC orders the seat belts to be fastened an infant passenger for which no child restraint system is provided shall : -held in the arms of an adult person whose safety belt shall be fastened -fasten the safety belt around the infant and passenger -have a safety belt securing the infant -do any of the above

Answer 87

held in the arms of an adult person whose safety belt shall be fastened

Question 88

For a 45 mins flight in an unpressurized aircraft at a cabin pressure altitude of 12 000 ft ASL with one pilot and two passengers on board requires the minimum oxygen of : -45 mins for the pilot and for one passenger -45 mins for the pilot and for all passengers -15 mins for the pilot and for one passenger -15 mins for the pilot and for all passenger

Answer 88

-15 mins for the pilot and for one passenger

Question 89

Donner le magnetic heading considérant une déclinaison magnétique de 004 west sachant que le true heading est de 110T?

Answer 89

114

Question 90

Quel type de ligne pour la distance la plus courte entre deux points géographique? Rhumb line Agonic line Latitude Great Circle

Answer 90

Great circle

Question 91

One inch on a VNC represents : 7SM 8SM 7KM 8KM

Answer 91

8 SM

Question 92

Updated VFR chart is found in the AIM CFS CARs Reissued 56 days

Answer 92

CFS

Question 93

It is not correct regarding VORs that -Electrical storms may interfere with the normal operation -Track accuracy is plus or minus 1 degree -The frequency range is between 112.000 and 117.95 MHz -Reception is line of sight

Answer 93

Electrical storms may interfere with the normal operation

Question 94

A DF steer provides directional assistance to a pilot by using -Primary radar coverage -The radio signal transmitted by the aircraft -Bearing information found from the VOR -Secondary radar coverage

Answer 94

The radio signal transmitted by the aircraft

Question 95

To receive a VOR station far away the aircraft needs to be at a certain altitude. What is the rule to determine that altitude?

Answer 95

Altitude AGL = (distance/1.25)^2

Question 96

It is incorrect regarding radio wave propagation that -Sky waves are able to travel beyond the distance of ground waves -LF/MF waves utilize ground waves but not sky waves - HF radio utilizes sky and ground waves - At night sky waves travel farther than during the day

Answer 96

LF/MF waves utilize ground waves but not sky waves

Question 97

A transponder works by -Generating a reply signal -Using ground equipment -The reply signal being computed into distance and direction, and altitude when using a mode C -All of the above

Answer 97

All of the above

Question 98

When an aircraft is assigned a transponder code by ATC and is now leaving controller airspace the pilot should -Adjust their transponder to code 1200 -keep the transponder on the code assigned by atc -Adjust their transponder to code 1000 -Request ATC for a new transponder code

Answer 98

Keep the transponder on the code assigned by ATC