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100 sats \ 7 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 30 Oct \ on: I just failed my PPL theoretical exam pre-test—AMA! flying
A new territory, hope he flies! Hahaha
From what you’re saying, the test doesn’t sound that important. Seems like it’s just to see how you’re doing. It’s more for learning. Could you tell me two or three of the questions that were on the exam?
Could you tell me two or three of the questions that were on the exam?
Sure! Tried to pick interesting ones from different topics and translated them into English:
Which instruments are connected to the static port?A) Altimeter, Vertical Speed Indicator, Airspeed Indicator ✅ B) Vertical Speed Indicator, Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, Compass C) Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, Manifold Pressure Gauge D) Airspeed Indicator, Manifold Pressure Gauge, Altimeter, Outside Air Temperature Indicator
For takeoff on runway 08, the wind is reported as 050° at 28 kt. What is the crosswind component?A) 14 km/h B) 14 kt ✅ C) 24 km/h D) 24 kt
During a flight under Visual Flight Rules above an altitude of 3,000 ft AGL, on a true track over the ground of 177° (local magnetic variation 3° West) a cruising altitude of …. must be maintained.A) 3000 ft, 5000 ft, FL060, FL080 B) 3500 ft, FL055, FL075, FL095 C) 4500 ft, FL065, FL085 ✅ D) 3500 ft, FL050, FL070, FL090
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I was about to answer and then I realized you’d already marked the right ones! I would’ve gotten the first one right though, hahaha!
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Just intuition. Seemed like those were the three most important instruments to help the pilot. Give me three more questions, but easier ones this time!
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Tried to pick ones where intuition or common sense could be enough:
An aircraft climbs from an airfield (ELEV = 1500 ft AMSL) on a straight course at 600 ft/min, QNH = 1013 hPa, VG (GS) during climb = 85 MPH. At what distance from the airfield will FL 75 be reached?"A) 12 NM B) 18 NM C) 20 NM D) 16 NM
hints (from me):
- AMSL: Above Mean Sea Level
- VG (GS): ground speed
- FL 75: 7500 ft AMSL
- you don't need to know what QNH is
Which conditions are most favorable for a takeoff with a powered aircraft?A) Low airfield elevation, cold, high air pressure B) Low airfield elevation, warm, low air pressure C) High airfield elevation, warm, low air pressure D) High airfield elevation, cold, low air pressure
What is a realistic time interval for airspace observation between detecting a collision risk and initiating an evasive maneuver?A) 100-120s B) 2s C) 5-10s D) 30-60s
bonus question:
On an upslope runway, the impression may arise ...A) that the rate of descent is too low B) that the approach angle is too shallow C) that the landing approach is too short D) that the approach angle is too steep