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Question ID: 102400

A reason that GPS satellites use helical antennae is?

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A

To neutralize the ionospheric delay

B

To achieve better omni directional receiving qualities

C

That the signal has a circular polarization

D

To improve the signal to noise ratio

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Question ID: 102168

How does outside air temperature affect helicopter performance?

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A

It varies between different helicopters and engine types

B

Increasing temperature increases performance

C

It has an unnoticeable effect on performance

D

Increasing temperature decreases performance

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Question ID: 102223

In accordance with OPS regulations, a helicopter must be equipped with a megaphone when operated with a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than?

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A

13

B

9

C

19

D

10

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Question ID: 102133

In a helicopter with a twin engine installation?

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A

Fuel is always supplied to an individual engine from a main fuel tank

B

A master fuel tank is usually used with a cross-feed arrangement throughout the groups of tanks for fuel feed and center of gravity purposes

C

Fuel is usually supplied to an individual engine from a dedicated fuel tank with the ability to cross-feed when necessary

D

A master fuel tank is always used to ensure sufficient fuel is available to both engines

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Question ID: 102186

Use the following information to determine the maximum amount of Extra Fuel that could be uploaded prior to departure from a helideck, for a VFR Commercial Air Transport flight in a hostile environment, navigating by means other than by reference to visual landmarks:
MTOM 7700 kg
MLM 8600 kg
ZFM 5800 kg
Taxi Fuel 15 kg
Trip Fuel 750 kg
Alternate Fuel for hostile environment 148 kg
Holding fuel consumption 325 kg/h
Fuel tank capacity 1870 kg

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A

764 kg

B

801 kg

C

734 kg

D

819 kg

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Question ID: 102363

A five-bladed main rotor must be equipped with?

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A

Three pitch links: one for the collective, one for the cyclic fore-aft, one for the cyclic left-right, and rotating scissors

B

Zero

C

Five pitch links (pitch change rods), one per blade

D

Three pitch links: one for the collective, one for the cyclic fore-aft, and one for the cyclic left-right

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Question ID: 102131

Using TRM Sabadell Aerodrome chart (19-2).
What is the published initial VFR arrival procedure for helicopters?

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A

From Sant Cugat del Vallis

B

From reporting point N or E

C

From the southwest

D

From reporting point MARTORELL or MOLLET

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Question ID: 102386

A Main Rotor De-Icing system uses?

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A

A set of slip rings to get the electric current from the non-rotating-to the rotating parts, and several heating elements located under the skin of each blade's leading edge

B

Inflatable mats located on the trailing edge that are inflated by P5 pressure, which is picked off from the free turbine

C

Inflatable mats located on the leading edge that are inflated by P3 pressure, which is picked off from the compressor

D

De-icing fluid Type I or II, because these are the least harmful to the materials from which the rotor blades are manufactured

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Question ID: 102222

According to OPS regulations and assuming the following circumstances?
for onshore Performance Class 2 operations
an acceptable alternate heliport is available
The minimum RVR/Visibility required for take-off is?

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A

200 m

B

800 m

C

150 m

D

500 m

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Question ID: 102125

Which one of the following statements correctly describes a major benefit of using an AFCS in a helicopter?

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A

It significantly reduces fuel consumption during all kinds of operation

B

It improves safety by reducing pilot workload during high workload situations

C

It allows inexperienced pilots to conduct advanced operations that they would not otherwise be capable of

D

There are no documented benefits to using an AFCS

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Question ID: 102109

For a large helicopter ram air ventilation?

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A

Is provided to pilots only

B

May be provided throughout the cabin from ducts in doors only

C

Is ducted from the downwash of the main rotors to gasper ducts throughout the helicopter

D

May be provided throughout the cockpit and cabin through a series of ducts

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Question ID: 102335

Generally tail rotor blades are not equipped with special dragging hinges because?

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A

Tail rotor blades themselves can absorb the bending moments due to lead-lag

B

Tail rotor blades do not tend to lead or lag

C

Tail rotor blades do not have drag dampers

D

The rotation speed of the tail rotor is too high

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Question ID: 102082

According to OPS regulations, for Performance Class 2 operations onshore, the commander must operate to take-off minima with an RVR/VIS not lower than?

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A

800 m

B

500 m

C

600 m

D

1500 m

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Question ID: 102381

Low frequency vibration in a plane parallel to the rotor plane is likely to be associated with?

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A

An engine problem

B

An out-of-balance main rotor

C

An out-of-balance tail rotor

D

A transmission problem

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Question ID: 102369

Which statement is correct as regards the windscreen wipers on a large helicopter?

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A

Hydraulically operated wipers have a separate hydraulic system and are not connected to the helicopter's basic hydraulic system, giving redundancy in case of a hydraulic system failure

B

Even if wipers are used on a dry windshield, there is no risk of damage

C

The system often uses a small, electric motor that has a very low RPM (e.g. 60 RPM)

D

The wiper motor is connected to the wipers via a flexible shaft and the system requires a motion converter

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Question ID: 102146

Using TRM (VFR)
Aberdeen (Dyce)
Information Page (19-6)
Which of the helicopter routes in the Aberdeen CTR is the designated 'low visibility/bad weather' route?

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A

H1

B

H2

C

H6

D

H4

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Question ID: 102341

In the drive systems of a helicopter flexible couplings are used in order to:
1. prevent drive shaft damage in case of large power changes.
2. alleviate the adverse consequences of structural flexibility (e.g.: the fuselage)
Which of these statements are correct or incorrect?

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A

1 is correct, 2 is incorrect

B

1 is correct, 2 is correct

C

1 is incorrect, 2 is incorrect

D

1 is incorrect, 2 is correct

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Question ID: 102307

Ain rotor droop stops?

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A

Prevents rotor droop in flight by ensuring the engine provides additional power immediately when required by the rotor

B

Move to prevent the rotor disc drooping excessively during turbulent conditions preventing damage to the tail cone in flight

C

Are inactive during flight

D

Prevents engine power reducing below the requirements to sustain rotor RPM

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Question ID: 102114

Helicopter gas turbine compressor speed (N1 or Ng) is displayed in the cockpit as?

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A

An analogue readout only

B

Either an analogue or percentage RPM only

C

An analogue readout, or a percentage RPM, or as a function of maximum power, or as a computed value of percentage RPM

D

A percentage RPM only

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Question ID: 102253

Which of the following items are part of a helicopter's trip fuel?
1. Take-off and climb to initial cruising level/altitude
2. Ground taxi
3. Any step descent or climb
4. Initial approach
5. Approach and landing at the destination

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A

1, 2, 3, and 5

B

1, 2, 3, and 4

C

1, 3, 4, and 5

D

1, 3, and 4

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Question ID: 102245

A defined area for helicopter operations, over which the final phase of the approach maneuver to hover or land is completed, and from which the take-off maneuver is commenced in the case of helicopters operating in Performance Class 1, the defined area includes the rejected takeoff area available' is the definition for the?

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A

Take-off and Final Approach Segment (TOFA)

B

Helicopter Maneuvering Area (HMA)

C

Final Operating and Landing Area (FOLA)

D

Final Approach and Take-off Area (FATO)

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Question ID: 118229

What is the additional fuel equal to, if the operator's fuel policy includes planning to an isolated aerodrome flying under IFR rules?

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A

2 hours fuel to fly at best range speed, excluding final reserve fuel

B

2 hours fuel to fly at best range speed, including final reserve fuel

C

2 hours fuel to fly at holding speed, including final reserve fuel

D

2 hours fuel to fly at holding speed, excluding final reserve fuel

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Question ID: 102278

Which of the following rotor systems has the lowest susceptibility to ground resonance?

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A

Semi-rigid

B

Teetering

C

Fully articulated

D

Rigid

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Question ID: 102312

A delta three hinge is incorporated into some tail rotors to?

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A

Automatically change the pitch angle as the tail rotor blade flaps

B

Maintain pilot control during autorotation

C

Introduce pilot induced pitch change without the requirement of a swashplate

D

Allow the tail rotor blade to flap and drag

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Question ID: 102075

A rotor blade trim tab provides a corrective force?

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A

Indirectly, by adjusting the center of gravity of the blade longitudinally, thus causing the blade to track in the correct plane

B

By varying blade drag so repositioning the blade in azimuth relative to other blade(s)

C

Indirectly, by causing the blade pitch angle to change, thus altering blade lift in the appropriate sense

D

Directly, by its displacement causing the blade to track in the correct plane

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Question ID: 102382

The input and output speed of an intermediate gearbox?

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A

Differ to establish the correct speed for the tail rotor

B

May differ to prevent vibration

C

Are variable to provide varying thrust from the tail rotor

D

Are always the same

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Question ID: 102135

While cross-referencing the map during a flight, the pilot notices that one of the waypoints has been missed by 1.20 NM. The aircraft is flying at 120 kt, and the last waypoint was correctly overflown 22.5 minutes ago. How many degrees off track has the aircraft been since the last waypoint?
What is the required vertical obstacle clearance for a Performance Class 1 helicopter during a?

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A

50 ft

B

100 ft

C

15 ft

D

35 ft

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Question ID: 102337

What is the main reason for coupling together the main and tail rotors within the Main Gear Box?

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A

To maintain constant tail rotor pitch in autorotation

B

The tail rotor drive is more reliable in this configuration

C

In case of autorotation the tail rotor is driven by the main rotor, independently of the engine(s)

D

For aerodynamic reasons the speed of the tail rotor must always bear a fixed proportion to the main rotor

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Question ID: 102372

Is it possible to turn the SAS off completely during normal operations?

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A

Yes, on some helicopters, by pushing the 'SAS' button on the autopilot controller (when fitted)

B

No, but the SAS will disengage as soon as the pilot moves the flight controls

C

Yes, but only by pulling the SAS circuit breaker

D

No, the SAS will always be active as long as the electrical power is on

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Question ID: 102238

Which of the following activities is applicable to helicopters engaged in Commercial Air Transportation?

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A

Flights in which up to 6 persons indispensable to an aerial photography activity are transported from A to B

B

Flights in which passengers are transported from A to B without participating in the operation of the flight

C

Crop spraying

D

Search & Rescue

Question ID: 102400

A reason that GPS satellites use helical antennae is?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102168

How does outside air temperature affect helicopter performance?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102223

In accordance with OPS regulations, a helicopter must be equipped with a megaphone when operated with a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102133

In a helicopter with a twin engine installation?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102186

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102363

A five-bladed main rotor must be equipped with?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102131

Using TRM Sabadell Aerodrome chart (19-2).What is the published initial VFR arrival procedure for helicopters?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102386

A Main Rotor De-Icing system uses?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102222

According to OPS regulations and assuming the following circumstances?for onshore Performance Class 2 operations an acceptable alternate heliport is availableThe minimum RVR/Visibility required for take-off is?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102125

Which one of the following statements correctly describes a major benefit of using an AFCS in a helicopter?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102109

For a large helicopter ram air ventilation?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102335

Generally tail rotor blades are not equipped with special dragging hinges because?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102082

According to OPS regulations, for Performance Class 2 operations onshore, the commander must operate to take-off minima with an RVR/VIS not lower than?

A

B

C

D

Question ID: 102381

Low frequency vibration in a plane parallel to the rotor plane is likely to be associated with?

A

Using TRM Sabadell Aerodrome chart (19-2).
What is the published initial VFR arrival procedure for helicopters?

According to OPS regulations and assuming the following circumstances?
for onshore Performance Class 2 operations
an acceptable alternate heliport is available
The minimum RVR/Visibility required for take-off is?

Using TRM (VFR)
Aberdeen (Dyce)
Information Page (19-6)
Which of the helicopter routes in the Aberdeen CTR is the designated 'low visibility/bad weather' route?

In the drive systems of a helicopter flexible couplings are used in order to:
1. prevent drive shaft damage in case of large power changes.
2. alleviate the adverse consequences of structural flexibility (e.g.: the fuselage)
Which of these statements are correct or incorrect?

Which of the following items are part of a helicopter's trip fuel?
1. Take-off and climb to initial cruising level/altitude
2. Ground taxi
3. Any step descent or climb
4. Initial approach
5. Approach and landing at the destination