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quiz me on – PPL Law

May a pilot deviate from the route stated in a VFR flight plan when they fly in controlled airspace 'C' or 'D' and the reason for the deviation is not threatening flight safety?
Yes, provided they obtain an amended clearance first from ATC

In order to exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Licence and carry passengers, the PIC must have completed at least 3 takeoffs and landings in the last 90 days in the same type of aircraft, have a current Class 1 or 2 medical certificate and have:


Completed a Biennial Flight Review in the last 2 years



Which Civil Aviation Rule will give information on the maximum currency period of a Class 2 Medical Certificate?
Part 67 Medical Standards and Certification

( from a question pool of 180 )

quiz me on – Human Factors

The time taken for a pilot who is maintaining a good lookout to avoid a potential collision is:
5 or more seconds
VISUAL ILLUSIONS
Can affect two pilots in the same cockpit in the same way
In flight, an aircraft that appears stationary in the windscreen is considered:
High risk

( from a question pool of 110 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 2

What is meant by continuous precipitation?
Continuous precipitation is from thick cloud that is not likely to clear in the short term.
What is the adiabatic process?
A change in the temperature in a parcel of air without the exchange of heat energy with the surroundings.
What could cause a low cloud base due to thermal rising?
A high dewpoint temperature.

( from a question pool of 62 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 1

What sort of wind strength is generally associated with katabatic winds?
Light winds, normally without turbulence.
What is a squall?
Rapid and prolonged increase in wind velocity caused by a weather system.
What is the most common way for cloud to form?
Air is forced to rise and cools through the adiabatic process.

( from a question pool of 94 )

quiz me on – NZ Climate

Does the North or South Island experience greater annual temperature fluctuations?
North
With regards to Ardmore (with the Whitford ranges to the north) where would you expect the best visibility with a northerly wind?
Over the airport
What latitudes does New Zealand sit between?
34 – 47 degrees South

( from a question pool of 13 )

quiz me on – Temperature & heat exchange

Solar radiation is what?
Energy given off by the sun
When warm air particles rise and warm other air particles, this is called?
Convection
Which location has the highest albedo?
Snow field

( from a question pool of 9 )

quiz me on – Inversions Cloud and Precipitation

The amount of water vapor in the air, depends primarily on what?
Temperature
When the temperature of air increases with height, this is known as?
Inversion
Super saturation

( from a question pool of 14 )

quiz me on – Atmosphere(2)

What would indicate a strong wind?
High pressure gradient
When ice melts directly into a gas, it is called what?
Sublimation
What is the dew point?
Temperature the air becomes saturated

( from a question pool of 28 )