Aeroplane Performance | PPL(A) Performance - EASA & UK CAA
Aeroplane Performance practice questions for the EASA and UK CAA PPL(A) written exams.
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Approach and Landing
Section titled "Approach and Landing"Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.4. You are planning a flight and the following information about your destination airfield is provided: 1. Elevation: 1000 ft 2. Temperature (OAT): 28 °C 3. Landing distance: 1350 ft 4. Headwind: 10 kt Your _______. Are you able to land safely at your planned destination?
Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.4. 1. Aerodrome elevation: 1000 ft 2. Temperature (OAT): 28 °C 3. Aeroplane mass: 3500 lb 4. Headwind: 10 kt
Cruise
Section titled "Cruise"For a piston engine aircraft, at what altitude will the _______?
Refer to CAP 697 figure 2.4. Flying at: 10000 ft 1. full throttle, 2100 RPM power setting, vs 2. full throttle, 2300 RPM power setting?
Refer to CAP 697 figure 3.5. 45% power setting at 22000 feet with the final reserve remaining intact, and 55% power setting at 16500 feet with no reserve?
Refer to CAP 607 figure 2.4. For a flight at 8000 ft and for a flight at 6000 ft with full throttle and 2500 RPM power setting
Consider a piston engine aircraft, how will decreasing density altitude and increasing mass affect the endurance?
Refer to CAP 697 figure 2.4. With full throttle and 2500 RPM power setting, the ...
Refer to CAP 697 figure 3.5. At 8000 ft with 75% power setting and 65% power setting, both with the final reserve remaining intact ...
Refer to CAP 397 figure 3.5. At 6000 ft with 55% power setting and final reserve remaining intact ...
Takeoff
Section titled "Takeoff"Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.2. 1. Aerodrome PA: sea level 2. Temperature (OAT): 10 °C 3. Aeroplane mass: MTOM 4. Headwind: 5 kt
Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.2. 1. Aerodrome PA: 2000 ft 2. Temperature (OAT): 20 °C 3. Aeroplane mass: 3500 lb 4. Tailwind: 4 kt
What is defined as the 'elevation'?
What are the parameters of the _______?
Climb
Section titled "Climb"Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.3. 1. Pressure altitude: 10000 ft 2. Temperature: 20 °C (MSL) 3. Aeroplane mass: 3560 lb 4. True airspeed: 106 kt
Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.3. 1. Pressure altitude: 12000 ft 2. Temperature (OAT): -10 °C What shall the maximum mass of the aeroplane be enroute if the minimum rate of climb of 500 ft/min is maintained?
General Performance
Section titled "General Performance"For an aircraft to maintain steady level flight, it requires:
What is the _______ performance of an aircraft?
Which of the following is correct regarding _______ climb?
What is defined as the ______?
What is the equation of the _______ gradient?
What are the normal dimensions of the _______ (most often used in aviation)?
How can a contaminated runway or an unpaved runway _______?
What is the _______ during take-off?
Regarding take-off performance, what will be the effect of _______?
Regarding landing performance, what will the effect be of an increased _______?
What is the effect of the _______ during take-off?
What are the effects of _______ during landing?
How does the _______ affect the landing distance?
What is _______ the landing phase?
What are the effects of _______ on the landing distance?
Select the incorrect statement: In the case of increasing the aircraft's mass ......
Select the correct statement on how increasing the mass and density altitude affects the _______ of an aeroplane?
What is the effect on the landing performance for a runway with _______?
Select the correct statement: In the case of increasing the aircraft's mass ....
Regarding take-off performance, what will be the effect of an _______?
What is the point from which the landing phase of the flight is said to start?
Regarding the landing phase, what is the _______?
What aircraft is considered to be a Performance _______ Aeroplane?
What aircraft is considered to be a Performance _______ Aeroplane?
What aircraft is considered to be a Performance ______ Aeroplane?
The following EASA definition: "All multi-engined aeroplanes powered by turbo-propeller engines with a Maximum Operational Passenger Seating Configuration (MOPSC) of more than 9 or a maximum take-off mass exceeding 5700 kg, and all multi-engined turbo-jet powered aeroplanes." To which of the following performance classes does it refer to?
The following EASA definition: "All aeroplanes powered by propeller engines with a Maximum Operational Passenger Seating Configuration (MOPSC) of 9 or less and a maximum take-off mass of 5700 kg or less." To which of the following performance classes does it refer to?
The following EASA definition: "All aeroplanes powered by reciprocating engines with a Maximum Operational Passenger Seating Configuration (MOPSC) of more than 9 or a maximum take-off mass exceeding 5700 kg." To which of the following performance classes is it referring to?
Performance Class B single engine aeroplanes
Section titled "Performance Class B single engine aeroplanes"What is the range of the ________ for a Performance Class B aeroplane?
What shall the _______ be for a Performance Class B aeroplane?
What is the _______ during take-off in the case of a Class B aeroplane?
What shall the minimum take-off speed be for a Class B aeroplane?