ATPL - FLIGHT PERFORMANCE & PLANNING SET B 1-3
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A
/. 1. If a jet engine fails during take-off before V1:
a. The take-off can be continued or aborted
b. The take-off should be aborted
c. The take-off should be continued
d. The take-off may be continued if the aircraft speed is above VMCG and lies between
VGO and VSTOP - Answer-b. The take-off should be aborted
/.2. When does THRUST = DRAG?
a. Climbing at a constant IAS
b. Descending at a constant IAS
c. Flying level at a constant IAS
d. All of the above - Answer-c. Flying level at a constant IAS
/.3. How many hours in advance of departure time should a flight plan be filed in the
case of flights into areas subject to air traffic flow management (ATFM)?
a. 3.00 hrs
b. 0.30 hrs
c. 1.00 hr
d. 0.10 hr - Answer-a. 3.00 hrs
/.4. At a constant mass and altitude, a lower airspeed requires:
a. More thrust and a lower coefficient of lift
b. Less thrust and a lower coefficient of lift
c. More thrust and a lower coefficient of drag
d. A higher coefficient of lift - Answer-d. A higher coefficient of lift
/.5. Which of the following would give the greatest gliding performance?
a. Flight at VMD
b. Flight at 1.32VMD
c. Flight at the best CL/CD ratio
d. Flight close to CL MAX - Answer-d. Flight close to CL MAX
/.6. You make a diversion from the route given in the flight plan and land at an
uncontrolled airfield. Within what time after landing should you inform ATC?
, a. 10 mins
b. 20 mins
c. 30 mins
d. 45 mins - Answer-c. 30 mins
/.7. After flying for 16 minutes at 100kt TAS with a 20kt tail wind, you have to return to
the airfield of departure. You will arrive after:
a. 10 min 40 sec
b. 20 min
c. 24 min
d. 16 min - Answer-c. 24 min
/.8. When approaching a wet runway, with the risk of hydroplaning, what technique
should the pilot adapt?
a. Positive touchdown, full reverse and brakes as soon as possible
b. Smoothest possible touchdown, full reverse and only brakes below VP
c. Positive touchdown, full reverse and only brakes below VP
d. Normal landing, full reverse brakes at VP - Answer-c. Positive touchdown, full reverse
and only brakes below VP
/.9. The best EAS/Drag ratio is approximately:
a. 1.3 VMD
b. 1.32 VMD
c. 1.6 VMD
d. 1.8 VMD - Answer-b. 1.32 VMD
/.10. What factors affect descent angle in a glide?
a. Configuration and altitude
b. Configuration and angle of attack
c. Mass and altitude
d. Mass and configuration - Answer-b. Configuration and angle of attack
/.11. An aircraft climbs from an airfield, elevation 1500ft, QNH 1023mb, to FL75. What
height does the aircraft have to climb? (Assume 1mb=30ft)
a. 6600 ft
b. 7800 ft
c. 6300 ft
d. 6000 ft - Answer-c. 6300 ft
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A
/. 1. If a jet engine fails during take-off before V1:
a. The take-off can be continued or aborted
b. The take-off should be aborted
c. The take-off should be continued
d. The take-off may be continued if the aircraft speed is above VMCG and lies between
VGO and VSTOP - Answer-b. The take-off should be aborted
/.2. When does THRUST = DRAG?
a. Climbing at a constant IAS
b. Descending at a constant IAS
c. Flying level at a constant IAS
d. All of the above - Answer-c. Flying level at a constant IAS
/.3. How many hours in advance of departure time should a flight plan be filed in the
case of flights into areas subject to air traffic flow management (ATFM)?
a. 3.00 hrs
b. 0.30 hrs
c. 1.00 hr
d. 0.10 hr - Answer-a. 3.00 hrs
/.4. At a constant mass and altitude, a lower airspeed requires:
a. More thrust and a lower coefficient of lift
b. Less thrust and a lower coefficient of lift
c. More thrust and a lower coefficient of drag
d. A higher coefficient of lift - Answer-d. A higher coefficient of lift
/.5. Which of the following would give the greatest gliding performance?
a. Flight at VMD
b. Flight at 1.32VMD
c. Flight at the best CL/CD ratio
d. Flight close to CL MAX - Answer-d. Flight close to CL MAX
/.6. You make a diversion from the route given in the flight plan and land at an
uncontrolled airfield. Within what time after landing should you inform ATC?
, a. 10 mins
b. 20 mins
c. 30 mins
d. 45 mins - Answer-c. 30 mins
/.7. After flying for 16 minutes at 100kt TAS with a 20kt tail wind, you have to return to
the airfield of departure. You will arrive after:
a. 10 min 40 sec
b. 20 min
c. 24 min
d. 16 min - Answer-c. 24 min
/.8. When approaching a wet runway, with the risk of hydroplaning, what technique
should the pilot adapt?
a. Positive touchdown, full reverse and brakes as soon as possible
b. Smoothest possible touchdown, full reverse and only brakes below VP
c. Positive touchdown, full reverse and only brakes below VP
d. Normal landing, full reverse brakes at VP - Answer-c. Positive touchdown, full reverse
and only brakes below VP
/.9. The best EAS/Drag ratio is approximately:
a. 1.3 VMD
b. 1.32 VMD
c. 1.6 VMD
d. 1.8 VMD - Answer-b. 1.32 VMD
/.10. What factors affect descent angle in a glide?
a. Configuration and altitude
b. Configuration and angle of attack
c. Mass and altitude
d. Mass and configuration - Answer-b. Configuration and angle of attack
/.11. An aircraft climbs from an airfield, elevation 1500ft, QNH 1023mb, to FL75. What
height does the aircraft have to climb? (Assume 1mb=30ft)
a. 6600 ft
b. 7800 ft
c. 6300 ft
d. 6000 ft - Answer-c. 6300 ft
