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quiz me on – PPL Law

Is a pilot allowed to fly in an aircraft VFR when the artificial horizon has been removed and suitably labelled under part 91?
Yes
4,500 ft
Can the ELT of a crashed aircraft be disconnected?
Yes, but only if it is necessary for safety

( from a question pool of 180 )

quiz me on – Human Factors

The best type of sunglasses for pilots are:
Non Polarised
The time taken for a pilot who is maintaining a good lookout to avoid a potential collision is:
5 or more seconds
Vision:
is adversely affected by the application of strong g forces

( from a question pool of 110 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 2

What is a gust?
Momentary increase in wind speed which is produced by an obstruction.
How can mechanical turbulence be avoided?
By flying high over the obstructions or avoiding the leeward side.
How can white out affect visibility?
Visibility distance remains unaffected but range can be greatly reduced.

( from a question pool of 62 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 1

How does Carbon Dioxide affect the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide can trap heat, stopping it from escaping the atmosphere causing a warming effect (the greenhouse effect).
Why does the tropopause vary in height?
Differences in air density between the poles and the equator.
What wind strength is shown when a 25kt wind sock is hanging at a 30 degree angle?
8 kts.

( from a question pool of 94 )

quiz me on – NZ Climate

Generally speaking, what is the prevailing wind in New Zealand?
Westerly
With regards to Tauranga (with the Kaimai ranges to the south) where would you expect the most turbulence with regards to a southwesterly wind?
North – East of the ranges
With regards to Tauranga (with the Kaimai ranges to the south) where would you expect the best visibility with regards to a westerly wind?
East of the ranges

( from a question pool of 13 )

quiz me on – Temperature & heat exchange

What is the term used to describe the long-wave radiation emitted by the Earth back into the atmosphere?
Terrestrial radiation
Select all the influences that change the amount of incoming solar radiation?
Clouds, dust, water vapor
What gas in the atmosphere protects us from Ultraviolet light?
Ozone

( from a question pool of 9 )

quiz me on – Inversions Cloud and Precipitation

What is meant by the term sleet?
Rain and snow
What is meant by the term coalescence?
Cloud droplets forming together
When flying beneath an inversion, when moisture is readably available, there is an increased risk of?
Carb icing

( from a question pool of 14 )

quiz me on – Atmosphere(2)

What does relative humidity (RH) indicate?
Amount of water the air can hold
When the Earths surface warms air particles through touching the surface is what?
Conduction
Is the pressure laps rate more or less in cold air?
More

( from a question pool of 28 )