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What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?
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The signal square is used to display ground symbols that visually inform overflying aircraft about the aerodrome's conditions. The other options describe functions unrelated to the signal square's actual purpose.
According to ICAO Anex 14, which is the colour marking of a runway?
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The correct answer is White, as ICAO Annex 14 states that all runway markings must be white. Yellow, Blue, and Green are used for other markings like taxiways or special areas, not for runways.
What is indicated by a pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centerline of a runway?
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Longitudinal stripes across the runway mark the threshold. You must not touch down before them. The other options are incorrect as they refer to different markings or functions.
Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?
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"06L" and "06R" are correct, as parallel runways use the same number with L (left) and R (right). The other options are incorrect because they use different numbers or non-standard designators like "-2".
An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...
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Correct: A rotating beacon installed at an airport to indicate its location to pilots from the air. The other options are incorrect because they refer to pilots on the ground, a fixed beacon, or a beacon at the final approach, which is not the purpose of an aerodrome beacon.
What is shown on the illustrated sign? See figure (ALW-020)
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Correct: From this intersection the available runway length is 2500 m in the stated direction. The sign indicates the remaining usable runway from this point. The other options refer to total length or distance to other points, which is incorrect.
(See attachment ALW-010) Which meaning has a yellow cross on red ground signal at an airport?
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The correct answer is 'Prohibition on landing for a longer period.' The yellow cross on red means no landings are allowed for an extended time. The other options are incorrect as they refer to caution, ground movement, or turn directions, which do not apply here.
What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011)
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The sign means that glider flying is in progress at the aerodrome. The other options are incorrect: it does not mean caution, a landing prohibition, or that only right turns are allowed after take-off and before landing.
What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"?
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DETRESFA means distress phase, which is declared when there is immediate danger to people or aircraft. Alerting phase and uncertainty phase are lower levels, and rescue phase is not an official term.
With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?
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The correct order is: Incident, Serious incident, Accident. These are the official categories. The other options use incorrect terms or the wrong sequence, which do not match the standard classification.
The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...
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Most aviation accidents are caused by human error, as mistakes in judgment, communication, or actions are the leading factors. Technical failure, geographical, or meteorological influences are less often the main cause.
The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...
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The 'swiss cheese model' explains the error chain. It shows how several small errors or weaknesses can align and lead to an accident. The other answers are incorrect because the model does not describe pilot readiness, emergency landing procedures, or optimal problem solving.
What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?
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At 6,000 ft, air still contains about 21% oxygen. The percentage stays nearly constant up to about 10,000 m; only the total pressure drops. 12%, 78%, and 18.9% are incorrect—78% is nitrogen, the others are too low.
At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?
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At about 18,000 ft, atmospheric pressure is roughly half the standard sea level value. At 5,000 ft and 10,000 ft, pressure is still much higher. At 22,000 ft, pressure is already less than half.
Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?
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The correct answer is 1%. Air is about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and around 1% other gases. 0.1% is too low, 21% and 78% are the shares of oxygen and nitrogen, not other gases.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by smoking, as burning tobacco produces carbon monoxide. Alcohol, unhealthy food, and little sleep do not cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?
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Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails indicates hypoxia, as lack of oxygen causes cyanosis. Muscle cramps, blue marks, or joint pain are not typical signs of hypoxia.
From which altitude does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?
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The body usually reacts to decreasing air pressure from about 7,000 feet, as oxygen levels become noticeably lower. 2,000 feet is too low, 10,000 and 12,000 feet are too high, as symptoms often start earlier.
Which characteristic is important for pilots when choosing sunglasses?
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Non-polarised lenses are important because polarised lenses can distort cockpit instruments and displays. Curved sidepieces, unbreakable material, and no UV filter are less relevant or even harmful for flight safety.
In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?
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Only if the eustachian tube is blocked, pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment is not possible. Mouth breathing, slow climb, or closed windows do not affect this process.
Visual illusions are mostly caused by...
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Visual illusions are mostly caused by misinterpretation of the brain, which processes sensory input incorrectly. Binocular vision, colour blindness, and rapid eye movements are not main causes of such illusions.
The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...
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The correct answer is 0.1%. An adult reduces blood alcohol by about 0.1% per hour. 0.3% and 1.0% are much too high, and 0.03% or 0.01% are too low. 0.1% matches the average metabolic rate.
Which statement is correct regarding short-term memory?
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Short-term memory can store 5 (+/-2) items for 10 to 20 seconds. The other options are incorrect because they state either the wrong number of items or an incorrect duration for short-term memory.
For what approximate lenght of can the short-time memory store information?
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Short-term memory stores information for about 10 to 20 seconds. This is enough to keep information briefly. The other time spans are either too short or too long for short-term memory.
What is a latent error?
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A latent error is an error which remains undetected in the system for a long time. The other options are incorrect because they refer to conscious errors, immediate effects, or consequences only after landing.