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Flight planning and Performance Flashcards

1
Q

Which sentence relating to the aircraft’s center of gravity is true?

1- Center of gravity can change position during flight

2- The center of gravity can only be represented as a distance from a reference point

3- The position of the center of gravity is the result of dividing the mass of the aircraft by its total momentum

4- The center of gravity may be outside the aircraft at the extension of the longitudinal axis

A

Center of gravity can change position during flight

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2
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Which sentence is true about the balance arms? Select the most complete answer.

1- All answers are correct

2- Balance arms placed behind the reference point are positive

3- Balance arms are always positive

4- Balance arms placed in front of the reference point are positive

A

2- Balance arms placed behind the reference point are positive

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3
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Which formula applies to the calculation of moment? (W - weight, M - moment, L - arm)

M = W – L

M = W / L

M = W x L

M = W + L

A

M = W x L

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4
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Which of these phenomena can occur if the center of gravity is not in the safety envelope? Select the most complete answer.

1- All answers are correct
2- Drag increase
3- Reduced range
4- Fluctuation of the angle of attack value

A

1- All answers are correct

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5
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Which statement is true about the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC)? Select the most complete answer.

1- This is the circumference of the elliptical wing, expressed in %
2- Can be used to describe the position of the center of gravity
3- All answers are correct
4- Its origin is located at the reference point (datum)

A

2- Can be used to describe the position of the center of gravity

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6
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How does the tailwind affect the flight-path angle?

1- The tailwind reduces the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb more

2- The tailwind increases the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb less

3- The tailwind increases the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb more

4- The tailwind reduces the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb less

A

The tailwind reduces the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb less

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7
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What are the possible effects of excess thrust in level flight?

I. The aircraft will start to descent
II. The aircraft will slow down
III. The aircraft will accelerate
IV. The aircraft will remain in constant level flight

III only
All answers are correct
I and II
I, III and IV

A

III only

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8
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What are the two main subtypes of drag acting on an aircraft?

1- Parasite drag and induced drag

2- Static drag and dynamic drag

3- Profile drag and wake turbulence drag

4- Wing drag and fuselage drag

A

Parasite drag and induced drag

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9
Q

Which force balances the weight component parallel to the flight path during climb?

Thrust
Drag
Lift
Centrifugal force

A

Thrust

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10
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What is the effect of altitude on climb performance?

1- An increase in altitude causes a decrease in air density, which increases climb performance.

2- An increase in altitude causes an increase in air density, which decreases climb performance.

3- An increase in altitude causes a decrease in air density, which reduces climb performance.

4- Increasing altitude increases air density, which increases climb performance.

A

3- An increase in altitude causes a decrease in air density, which reduces climb performance.

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11
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How will the increased headwind affect the length of the takeoff?

1- No answer is correct
2- It won’t be affected
3- It will be decreased
4- It will be increased

A

It will be decreased

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12
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Compared to an asphalt strip, a dry grass strip will cause in takeoff length and in landing length.

1- increase; decrease

2- increase; increase

3- decrease; increase

4- decrease; decrease

A

2- increase; increase

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13
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How will the downward slope of the runway affect the length of the landing?

1- It will be increased

2- It will be decreased

3- It won’t be affected

4- No answer is correct

A

1- It will be increased

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14
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What is the purpose of contour lines on topographic maps?

1- Contour lines connect points with the same pressure.

2- Contour lines connect points with the same height above sea level.

3- Contour lines connect points with the same height above the ground.

4- All answers are correct

A

2- Contour lines connect points with the same height above sea level.

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15
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The plane is refueled with 110 kg of fuel with a density of 0.78 kg/L. How many US gallons were refueled?

21,37 US gal
22,67 US gal
23,52 imp gal
No answer is correct

A

22,67 US gal

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16
Q

One pound of weight (lb) is how many kilograms (kg)?

5.446

0.454

3.26

4.456

A

0.454

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17
Q

The object has a mass of 130 pounds (lb), how much is that in kilograms?

55 kg
59 kg
65 kg
69 kg

A

59 kg

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18
Q

How much is one U.S. gallon (US gal) in liters?

3.785
1852
2.205
4.546

A

3.785

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19
Q

Density is the ratio of ___ to _____ .

mass; volume
weight; mass
volume; mass
volume; weight

A

mass; volume

20
Q

Which of the documents listed below contain the information needed during flight planning and preparation?

1- AIP
2- All answers are correct
3- AIP Supplement
4- NOTAM

A

All answers are correct

21
Q

What is the purpose of NOTAMs?

1- Notifying flight crews of the introduction, change and withdrawal of information affecting flight operations.

2- Notification of flight crews of dangerous weather phenomena

3- Assist flight crew in reviewing departure procedures

4- No answer is correct

A

1- Notifying flight crews of the introduction, change and withdrawal of information affecting flight operations.

22
Q

An excerpt from the NOTAM message reads as follows: “VOR/DME CPE 109.65MHZ CH33Y OUT OF SERVICE”. What does the aforementioned NOTAM inform about?

1- inoperative radionavigation aid

2- operative radionavigation aid

3- change of the radionavigation’s aid designation

4- no anwser is correct

A

1- inoperative radionavigation aid

23
Q

The time at which the contents of a NOTAM message take effect is expressed in time.

zulu (UTC)
CEST (UTC+2)
CET (UTC+1)
local (LT)

A

zulu (UTC)

24
Q

What information does Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) contain?

1- Radionavigation aids
2- Airways
3- All answers are correct
4- Airspace structure

A

All answers are correct

25
Q

An aircraft with a MTOW of less than 7000 kg has a wake turbulence category of ___ .

L - light
M - medium
H - heavy
U - special

A

L - light

Heavy bigger than 136 000 kg

26
Q

For the flight plan submitted before departure, under item 13-Time, you should enter ____.

1- estimated off-block time

2- estimated departure time

3- actual or estimated time at the first waypoint

4- total flight time

A

1- estimated off-block time

27
Q

In the item 10, standard equipment is designated by the letter ______.

S
Y
A
Z

A

S

28
Q

For VFR flight, what should be entered in item 8 of the ICAO flight plan - flight rules?

V
X
G
Z

A

V

29
Q

Please enter the designation of the altitude equal to 1800 feet AMSL, in the format appropriate for the item 15 of the ICAO flight plan.

A

A018

30
Q

The distance between the two navigation points equals 100 NM, and the planned flight time is 37 minutes. What would be the difference between the planned and actual ground speed if the actual flight time is 42 minutes?

19 kt
9 kt
23 kt
5 kt

A

19 kt

31
Q

A leg of the flight plan equals 25 nautical miles (NM). The aircraft is flying at 100 kt TAS, the headwind is 13 kt. What is the ground speed value?

87 kt
97 kt
113 kt
103 kt

A

87 kt

32
Q

The aircraft has 74 L of fuel in the tanks, and has burned 7 L of fuel in the last 20 minutes. There are 3 hours of flight time left to the destination airport. Will the plane reach its destination with conditions on the route remaining unchanged? How much fuel will it have left after landing?

It will arrive, 11 L of fuel will remain.
It will arrive, 21 L of fuel will remain.
It will arrive, 1 L of fuel will remain.
It will not arrive

A

It will arrive, 11 L of fuel will remain.

33
Q

A leg of the flight plan equals 25 nautical miles (NM). The aircraft is flying at 100 kt TAS, the headwind is 13 kt. How long will it take to fly this leg?

17 min
19 min
15 min
21 min

A

17 min

34
Q

**The aircraft has 110 L of fuel in the tanks, and has burned 1.5 L of fuel in the last 6 minutes. There are 7 hours and 35 minutes of flight time left to the destination airport. Will the plane reach its destination with conditions on the route remaining unchanged? How much fuel will it have left after landing?
**
It will not reach its destination.
It will reach its destination, 7 L of fuel will remain.
It will reach its destination, 5 L of fuel will remain.
It will reach its destination, 1 L of fuel will remain.

A

It will not reach its destination.

35
Q

**When departing from runway 29 with a heading of 290° and wind 245°/15 kt. What wind components are to be expected?
**

1- Headwind 11 kt, Crosswind 11 kt

2- Headwind 8 kt, Crosswind 13 kt,

3- Tailwind 11 kt, Crosswind 11 kt

4- Tailwind 13 kt, Crosswind 8 kt

A

Headwind 11 kt, Crosswind 11 kt

36
Q

How does headwind affect the angle of the flight-path angle?

1- A headwind increases the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb more

2- A headwind increases the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb less

3- A headwind reduces the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb more

4- Headwinds reduce the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb less

A

1- A headwind increases the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb more

37
Q

How will the downward slope of the runway affect the length of the takeoff?

1- It will be decreased

2- It will be increased

3- It won’t be affected

4- No answer is correct

A

1- It will be decreased

38
Q

Which force balances the weight component parallel to the flight path during climb?

Thrust
Drag
Lift
Centrifugal force

A

Thrust

39
Q

What is the effect of altitude on climb performance?

1- An increase in altitude causes a decrease in air density, which increases climb performance.

2- An increase in altitude causes an increase in air density, which decreases climb performance.

3- An increase in altitude causes a decrease in air density, which reduces climb performance.

4- Increasing altitude increases air density, which increases climb performance.

A

3- An increase in altitude causes a decrease in air density, which reduces climb performance.

40
Q

How does the tailwind affect the flight-path angle?

1- The tailwind reduces the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb more

2- The tailwind increases the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb less

3- The tailwind increases the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb more

4- The tailwind reduces the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb less

A

4- The tailwind reduces the flight-path angle, which means that at a given distance the aircraft will climb less

41
Q

When the weight of an airplane increases, which of the following forces will also increase? Select the most complete answer.

1- Drag
2- Lift
3- All answers are correct
4- Thrust

A

3- All answers are correct

42
Q

What is the Basic Empty Mass (BEM)?

1- Mass of the aircraft with fuel and without equipment

2- Mass of the aircraft with basic equipment

3- Mass of the aircraft with fuel for taxi

4- Mass of the aircraft with basic equipment, crew and takeoff fuel, without the baggage

A

2- Mass of the aircraft with basic equipment

43
Q

Which statement describes the effect of mass on the cruise performance of an aircraft?

1- As the weight increases, the range decreases

2- All answers are correct

3- As weight increases, fuel flow decreases

4- As the mass increases, the maximum range speed (Vmr) decreases

A

1- As the weight increases, the range decreases

44
Q

How will the downward slope of the runway affect the length of the landing?

1- It will be increased

2- It will be decreased

3- It won’t be affected

4- No answer is correct

A

1- It will be increased

45
Q

In which document can you find a sample ICAO flight plan form?

ICAO Document 7030
ICAO Document 8585
ICAO Document 8400
ICAO Document 4444

A

ICAO Document 4444

46
Q

What should be entered in the item 9 of ICAO flight plan when the flight plan is filled for only one aircraft?

Nothing
1
01
Flight plan cannot be submitted for one aircraft

A

Nothing

47
Q

The aircraft has 68 liters of fuel in the tanks, the fuel burn equals to 21 liters per hour. Time to landing is equal to 2 hours 17 minutes. The weight of the plane without fuel is 530 kg. How many kilograms will the aircraft weigh after landing? Assume the fuel density of 0.7 kg/L.

approximately 544 kg
approximately 534 kg
approximately 554 kg
approximately 564 kg

A

approximately 544 kg

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