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RPL Flight Test Flashcards

1
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What are the privileges of of a RPL after you have passed your RPL Flight Test?

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  • Act as pilot in command if:
    • Aircraft is certified for single-pilot operation.
    • Aircraft’s MTOW of no more than 1500kg.
    • Aircraft’s is not rocket or turbine powered.
    • Flight is day VFR.
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What are the limitations of of a RPL after you have passed your RPL Flight Test?

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  • 3 Take-off and Landings every 90 days to carry passengers.
  • Class 1 or 2 Med required to carry more than 1 passenger.
  • Class 1 or 2 Med required to fly above 10,000ft AMSL.
  • Fly within 25nm of departure aerodrome, training area, or direct route to designated training area.
  • Flight review every 24 months.
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What are the requirements to be granted an RPL after you have passed your RPL Flight Test?

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  • Passed RPL exam.
  • Completed flight training and aircraft rating.
  • Passed RPL flight test.
  • Completed minimum 25 hours; 20 dual and 5 solo.
  • Must be atleast 16 years old.
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Having passed your RPL, can you charge money for taking a person flying? Is it legal to share the cost?

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You may not charge for your services as a pilot without holding a CPL, but you are permitted to cost share with your passengers to split the cost of the aircraft hire.

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You have passed your RPL, can you fly your friend’s C152 on the farm?

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Yes you can, must still exercise privileges of the RPL if the farm’s strip is suitable ALA distances.

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Having passed the RPL, can you fly at night?

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No, the minimum requirement is PPL.

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Having passed the RPL, can you fly in formation?

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No, a formation endorsement is required.

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Having passed the RPL, can you fly aerobatically?

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No, a aerobatics endorsement is required.

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Having passed the RPL, can you fly an aircraft with retractable gear?

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No, a retractable gear endorsement is required.

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Having passed the RPL, can you fly an aircraft more than 25nm from a departing aerodrome, or further than the designated training area?

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No, a recreational navigation endorsement is required.

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Having passed the RPL, can you fly an aircraft in controlled airspace?

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No, a controlled airspace endorsement is required.

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Having passed the RPL, can you fly an aircraft to a controlled aerodrome?

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No, a controlled aerodrome endorsement is required.

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13
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What is the maximum blood alcohol reading you can have if planning on flying?

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0.02%.

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State the restrictions with regard to flying as a pilot, and the consumption of alcohol.

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A person shall not have consumed alcohol 8 hours prior to performing duties as a pilot.

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Are you permitted to consume any recreational drugs before flying an aircraft?

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No.

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Are you permitted to consume any prescription or over-the-counter drugs before flying an aircraft?

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Yes some drugs are allowed, best to speak to DAME when in doubt.

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What instruments are mandatory for a private day VFR flight?

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  • Airspeed Indicator.
  • Altimeter.
  • Magnetic Compass (Direct Reading).
  • Backup Compass.
  • Timepiece (HHMMSS 30s).
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18
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What are the minimum requirements needed for C152?

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  • Flap Position Indicator.
  • Fuel Gauges.
  • Oils Temperatures + Pressures.
  • Stall Warning.
  • Trim Indicator.
  • Tachometer.
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When must survival equipment be carried onboard during a flight?

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  • Where the carriage of life rafts is required.
  • During operations within or through the remote areas specified by the remote area maps.
  • As directed by CASA.
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When must an ELT be carried onboard during a flight?

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  • Flight is over water.
  • Not equipped with radio communication equipment.
  • Is not capable of continuous radio communication.
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21
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How many ELTs may be carried onboard during a flight?

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  • 1 ELT when 1 life raft is carried.

- Atleast 2 when more than 1 life raft is carried.

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22
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When must life jackets be carried onboard during a flight?

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Flight is over water, and at a greater distance from land to reach without an engine.

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23
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Where should life jackets be stowed during flight?

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Adjacent to each seat, in easy to reach location.

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24
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Under what conditions should a life jacket be worn?

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Over water, or flying below 2000ft above the water.

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When must life rafts be carried onboard during a flight?

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  • When life jackets are carried.

- Aircraft is flown at a distance over water equal to 30 minutes at normal cruise speed, or 100nm whichever is least.

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26
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Where should life rafts be stowed during flight?

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Stowed in readily accessible location, or in a marked container or compartment

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What is the fuel burn of a C152?

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23L/hour.

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28
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What is the fuel capacity of a C152?

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98L.

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29
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What grade of fuel can be used in a C152 and what colour is it?

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  • Octane 100 (Green).

- Octane 100LL (Blue).

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30
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For a one hour flight to the training area in a C152, what minimum fuel would be carried calculated in minutes and litres.

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  • 60 min for flight + 45 min reserve.

- 23L for flight + 17.25L.

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31
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Should an aircraft be refuelled at the cessation of a day’s flying, or at the beginning of the next?

A

Beginning of the next day.

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32
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When should a water check be made and how is water detected in an aircraft’s fuel system?

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Before the start of each day’s flying, and after each refuelling, or before each flight, through the means of a fuel drain. Water will sink to bottom as it’s denser.

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33
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What is the minimum oil capacity of a C152?

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4qt

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34
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What is the maximum oil capacity of a C152?

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6qt.

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35
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What is the correct grade of oil used in a C152.

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W100 Oil.

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36
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What are the RACWA standard passenger weights for adults?

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77kg.

37
Q

What are the ages and weights for children?

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  • Child: (4-12 years)
  • Infant: (0-3 years)
  • Adolescent: (13-16 years)
38
Q

Can passengers remain onboard while the aircraft is being refuelled?

A

No.

39
Q

Is smoking legal while flying an aircraft?

A

No.

40
Q

Is it legal to disembark an aircraft while the engine is running?

A

No, unless given instruction and guidance to protect them from injury.

41
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A C172 has 4 seats. Can you take more than 3 passengers? State the requirements.

A

Yes, if the following occurs:

  • 2 children can fill a seat if combined weight is less than 77kg.
  • An infant can be carried with an adult except when sitting on an emergency exit.
  • Only 1 additional passenger is permitted.
42
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What is the maximum baggage capacity of a C152?

A

55kg.

43
Q

What is the Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) of a C152?

A

757KG.

44
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What is the Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) of a C152?

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795KG.

45
Q

What is the stall (VS) speed of a C152 in a clean configuration?

A

41KTS.

46
Q

What is the stall (VS) speed of a C152 with 10 degrees of flap?

A

38KTS.

47
Q

What is the stall (VS) speed of a C152 with 30 degrees of flap?

A

35KTS.

48
Q

What is the maximum flap operating (VFE) speed of a C152 ?

A

85KTS.

49
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What is the manoeuvring (VA) speed of a C152? What is the manoeuvring speed?

A

108KTS. It is an airspeed limitation determined by the aircraft designer. At speeds exceeding the manoeuvring speed, full deflection of any flight control surface can result in damage to the aircraft structure.

50
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What is the maximum structural (VNO) speed of a C152?

A

125KTS.

51
Q

What is the never exceed (VNE) speed of a C152?

A

172KTS.

52
Q

What is the normal operating speed (Green Arc) range of a C152?

A

40-125KTS.

53
Q

What is the caution range speed (Yellow Arc) range of a C152?

A

125-172KTS.

54
Q

Explain the brake system in a C152?

A

The braking system consists of single disc brake assemblies fitted to the main gear and operated by a hydraulic system. Brakes are operated by pushing on the top portion of the rudder pedals.

55
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Explain the fuel system of a C152?

A
  1. Fuel Tanks with vent, drain and cap.
  2. Fuel Gauge connected to each tank.
  3. Fuel Selector Valve.
  4. Fuel Strainer.
    • Engine Primer to Engine.
    • Carburettor.
      • To Throttle.
      • To Mixture Control.
      • To Engine.
  • Gravity Fed.
56
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What is the design load factor of a C152 with flaps up?

A

+6g, -3g.

57
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What is the design load factor of a C152 with flaps down?

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+3.5g, -0g.

58
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What engine is installed in a C152?

A

Lycoming O-235-L2C (Horizontal Oppose).

59
Q

What is the horse-power of a C152 engine?

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110BHP at 2550rpm.

60
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What propeller is installed on a C152?

A

Sensenich Fixed Pitch 69in Diameter.

61
Q

What tyre pressure should be in the main tyres of a C152?

A

30psi.

62
Q

What tyre pressure should be in the nose tyre of a C152?

A

21psi.

63
Q

What is the safe endurance of a C152 aircraft?

A

242 minutes with 45 min reserve leaned for 93L at 23L/h.

64
Q

Where is the battery located in a C152?

A

Right forward side of firewall.

65
Q

What is the voltage of a C152 battery?

A

24V.

66
Q

Where is the hydraulic brake fluid reservoir located in a C152?

A

Brake Master Cylinders.

67
Q

What is the maximum crosswind component of a C152?

A

12KTS demonstrated.

68
Q

What items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?

A
  • Unusable Fuel.
  • Oil.
  • Aircraft.
69
Q

What are the minimum distances you can park from another aircraft or an open hangar when refuelling?

A
  • 5m from sealed buildings.
  • 8m from unsealed buildings.
  • 8m from other aircraft.
  • 15m from public areas.
70
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Before starting an aircraft, what factors must be considered in relation to positioning the aircraft?

A
  • 5m from sealed buildings.
  • 9m from unsealed buildings.
  • 6m from other aircraft.
  • 15m from public areas.
71
Q

What would you do if the engine caught fire on the ground while starting?

A
  • Continue cranking.
  • Power 1700rpm for a few minutes.
  • Shutdown engine, call for fire extinguisher.
  • Masters, Ignition, Fuel off.
  • Extinguish.
72
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What would you do if the engine caught fire in the air?

A
  • Shutdown immediately.
  • Mixture idle, Fuel off, Master off, Cabin heat and air off.
  • Increase glide airspeed.
  • Forced landing.
73
Q

What would be your actions be if your radio failed in the circuit?

A
  • Maintain good lookout and separation from other traffic.
  • Check switches in correct position.
  • Check headphones / microphone jacks are secure.
  • Try another frequency.
  • Continue approach and watch for lights from tower.
  • Keep good lookout and land when safe to do so.
74
Q

What would be your actions be if your radio failed in the training area?

A
  • Stay in VMC.
  • Broadcast Intentions (Transmitting Blind)
  • Report at Inbound Point
  • Maintain 1500’ until overhead JT
  • Look, and listen for other traffic.
  • Enter circuit downwind.
  • Look for lights from tower.
75
Q

What are the dimensions of an ALA (Aeroplane Landing Area)?

A

In order:

  • Flyover Area = 15m Wide
  • Runway Strip = 10m Wide
  • Runway = 10m Wide
  • Runway Strip = 10m Wide
  • Flyover Area = 15m Wide
  • Approach and Take-Off Area = 900m Long from Edge of Runway Outwards, 150m Wide
  • Slope 5 Degrees
76
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What are the minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) for Class G Airspace in which flight in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) may be conducted Above 3,000ft AMSL, Below 10,000’ AMSL?

A
  • 5,000m flight visibility.
  • 1,500m horizontally from clouds.
  • 1,000ft vertically from clouds.
77
Q

What are the minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) for Class G Airspace in which flight in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) may be conducted At or below 3000’ AMSL or 1000’ AGL, whichever is highest?

A
  • 5,000m flight visibility.

- Remain clear of clouds.

78
Q

What are the minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) for Class D Airspace in which flight in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) may be conducted?

A
  • 5,000m flight visibility.
  • 600m horizontally from clouds.
  • 1,000ft vertically above clouds.
  • 500ft vertically below clouds.
79
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What is the meaning of a steady green light given to an aircraft on the ground?

A

Authorised to take-off if safe.

80
Q

What is the meaning of a flashing green light given to an aircraft on the ground?

A

Authorised to taxi if safe.

81
Q

What is the meaning of a steady red light given to an aircraft on the ground?

A

Stop.

82
Q

What is the meaning of a flashing red light given to an aircraft on the ground?

A

Taxi clear of landing area.

83
Q

What is the meaning of a flashing white light given to an aircraft on the ground?

A

Return to starting point.

84
Q

What is the meaning of a steady green light given to an aircraft in flight?

A

Authorised to land if safe.

85
Q

What is the meaning of a flashing green light given to an aircraft in flight?

A

Return for landing.

86
Q

What is the meaning of a steady red light given to an aircraft in flight?

A

Give way, continue holding.

87
Q

What is the meaning of a flashing red light given to an aircraft in flight?

A

Do not land.

88
Q

What is adverse yaw?

A

Tendency for an aircraft to yaw in the opposite direction of a roll and is caused by the difference in lift and drag of each wing.

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