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quiz me on – PPL Law

Can passengers be carried whilst towing objects other than gliders?


No

Following an extended period of flying away from home base, by when must a pilot enter applicable flight details into their log book?
Within 48 hours of returning to home base
What are the requirements of a safety pilot for practicing simulated instrument flying?
Current pilots licence, type rating for the aircraft being used, current medical

( from a question pool of 180 )

quiz me on – Human Factors

Which of the following is part of the normal process of human ageing, and what can be done to moderate the particular effect?

Loss of short term memory, which can be moderated by writing things down

Invulnerability
Which definition is incorrect regarding the privileges of a PPL
may not act as pilot in command when carrying passengers unless a type rating for the aircraft is held

( from a question pool of 110 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 2

What is the definition of moderate rain?
Between a 1mm/hour and &lt;10mm/hour.
What can prevent terrestrial radiation from escaping the earth's atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide, water vapour, water droplets.
What is altitude?
Vertical distance, measured in feet above mean sea level.

( from a question pool of 62 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 1

What wind strength is shown when a 25kt wind sock is hanging at a 30 degree angle?
8 kts.
How does the presence of ice crystals affect the growth of cloud drops?
Water vapour touches the ice crystals and freezes instantly which increases their size.
What are the main gases in the lower atmosphere and what is the percentage of each gas?
Nitrogen 78%, Oxygen 21%, other gases 1%.

( from a question pool of 94 )

quiz me on – NZ Climate

Does the east coast or west coast experience higher annual temperature change?
East
With regards to Tauranga (with the Kaimai ranges to the south) where would you expect most of the cloud to sit with a northerly wind?
Overhead the airfield
Generally speaking, what is the prevailing wind in New Zealand?
Westerly

( from a question pool of 13 )

quiz me on – Temperature & heat exchange

What location will receive more solar radiation?
Equator
When warm air particles rise and warm other air particles, this is called?
Convection
When air particles warm due to being in touch with the Earth's surface, this is called?
Conduction

( from a question pool of 9 )

quiz me on – Inversions Cloud and Precipitation

What is required for the formation of hail?
Strong up and down drafts
What holds more water?
Warm air
What is meant by the term sleet?
Rain and snow

( from a question pool of 14 )

quiz me on – Atmosphere(2)

What conditions give the highest rates of evaporation?
Ward dry wind, Low pressure
When ice melts directly into a gas, it is called what?
Sublimation
What does relative humidity (RH) indicate?
Amount of water the air can hold

( from a question pool of 28 )