FLIGHT PLANNING & PERFORMANCE

1. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR Chart ED-6) What is elevation of LSZH ZURICH
KLOTHEN airport (47°28'N, 008°33'E)?

A. 1416 ft
B. 1000 m
C. 1421 ft
D. 1572 ft

Ans: A

2. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - ABERDEEN (Dyce)- VFR Area Chart 10-1V) What is the
elevation of the highest obstacle within the boundary of the Aberdeen Control Area?

A. 2105 ft
B. 1245 ft
C. 2025 ft
D. 1733 ft

Ans: A

3. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Flying VFR from PEITING (47°48.0'N, 010°55.5'E) to IMMENSTADT
(47°33.5'N, 010°13.0'E). Determine the distance.

A. 32 NM
B. 58 NM
C. 46 NM
D. 36 NM

Ans: A

4. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Flying VFR from PEITING (47°48.0'N, 010°55.5'E) to IMMENSTADT
(47°33.5'N, 010°13.0'E). Determine the magnetic course.

A. 243°
B. 077°
C. 063°
D. 257°

Ans: A

5. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Flying VFR from VILLINGEN (48°03,5'N 008°27,0'E) to FREUDENSTADT
(48°28,0'N 008°24,0'E), determine the magnetic course:

A. 356°
B. 004°
C. 185°
 D. 176°

Ans: A

6. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Flying VFR from VILLINGEN (48°03.5'N, 008°27.0'E) to
FREUDENSTADT (48°28.0'N, 008°24.0'E). Determine the distance.

A. 46 NM
B. 28 NM
C. 24 km
D. 24 NM

Ans: D

7. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Which navigation aid is located in position 48°55'N, 009°20'E?

A. NDB
B. VOR
C. TACAN
D. VOR/DME

Ans: D

8. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) What navigation or communications facilities are at 48°23'N 008°39'E?

A. NDB
B. VORTAC
C. VOR/DME
D. VOR

Ans: D

9. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Which navigation aid is located in position 48°30'N, 007°34'E?

A. VOR
B. TACAN
C. NDB
D. VOR/DME

Ans: D

10. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR - ATHINAI (Hellinikon) - chart 29-1) What is the
published frequency to use for start up?

A. ATIS 123.40.
B. Tower 118.10.
C. Approach 119.10.
 D. Ground 121.70.

Ans: D

11. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR - ATHINAI (Hellinikon) - chart 29-1) What is the
variation shown on the chart?

A. 3°W
B. 3°E
C. 5°E
D. 5°W

Ans: B

12. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - BARCELONA - VFR Area Chart 10-1V) If routing along
the Barcelona VFR corridors from Reus REP to SAN CELONI, what is the maximum altitude available
without changing?

A. 3000 ft
B. 2000 ft
C. 4500 ft
D. 3500 ft

Ans: B

13. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR Chart ED-6) Flying from EDPJ LAICHINGEN airport
(48°30'N 009°38'E) to EDSZ ROTTWEIL ZEPFENHAN (48°12'N 008°44'E). Find magnetic course and
the distance.

A. Magnetic course 063°, distance 41 NM.

B. Magnetic course 243°, distance 41 NM.
C. Magnetic course 063°, distance 62 NM.
D. Magnetic course 243°, distance 62 NM.

Ans: B

14. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR Chart ED-6) Flying from EDPJ LAICHINGEN airport
(48°30'N 009°38'E) to EDTM MENGEN airport (48°03'N 009°22'E). Find magnetic course and the
distance.

A. Magnetic course 022°, distance 28 NM.

B. Magnetic course 202°, distance 28 NM.
C. Magnetic course 022°, distance 44 NM.
D. Magnetic course 202°, distance 44 NM.

Ans: B

15. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - SABADELL - chart 19-2) What is the published initial
VFR arrival procedure for helicopters?

A. From reporting point N or E.

 B. From the southwest.
C. From Sant Cugat del Vallis.
D. From reporting point MARTORELL or MOLLET.

Ans: B

16. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR Chart ED-6) Flying from EDSZ ROTTWEIL
ZEPFENHAN (48°12'N 008°44'E) to EDTM MENGEN airport (48°03'N 009°22'E). Find magnetic course
and the distance.

A. Magnetic course 108°, distance 40 NM.

B. Magnetic course 288°, distance 27 NM.
C. Magnetic course 108°, distance 27 NM.
D. Magnetic course 288°, distance 40 NM.

Ans: C

17. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR Chart ED-6) Flying from EDSZ ROTTWEIL
ZEPFENHAN (48°12'N 008°44'E) to EDPJ LAICHINGEN airport (48°30'N 009°38'E). Find magnetic
course and the distance.

A. Magnetic course 063°, distance 62 NM.

B. Magnetic course 243°, distance 41 NM.
C. Magnetic course 063°, distance 41 NM.
D. Magnetic course 243°, distance 62 NM.

Ans: C

18. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR Chart ED-6) Flying from EDTM MENGEN airport
(48°03'N 009°22'E) to EDPJ LAICHINGEN airport (48°30'N 009°38'E). Find magnetic course and the
distance.

A. Magnetic course 022°, distance 44 NM.

B. Magnetic course 202°, distance 28 NM.
C. Magnetic course 022°, distance 28 NM.
D. Magnetic course 202°, distance 44 NM.

Ans: C

19. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR Chart ED-6) Flying from EDTM MENGEN airport
(48°03'N 009°22'E) to EDSZ ROTTWEIL ZEPFENHAN (48°12'N 008°44'E). Find magnetic course and
the distance.

A. Magnetic course 108°, distance 40 NM.

B. Magnetic course 108°, distance 27 NM.
C. Magnetic course 288°, distance 27 NM.
D. Magnetic course 288°, distance 40 NM.

Ans: C

20. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Flying from Position SIGMARINGEN (48°05'N, 009°13'E) to BIBERACH
airport (48°07'N, 009°46'E). Find magnetic course and the distance.

A. Magnetic course 093°, distance 41 NM

B. Magnetic course 086°, distance 32 NM
C. Magnetic course 086°, distance 22 NM
D. Magnetic course 267°, distance 22 NM

Ans: C

21. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Flying from ERBACH airport (48°21'N, 009°55'E) to POLTRINGEN airport
(48°33'N, 008°57'E). Find magnetic course and the distance.

A. Magnetic course 287°, distance 41 NM

B. Magnetic course 252°, distance 41 NM
C. Magnetic course 108°, distance 60 NM
D. Magnetic course 287°, distance 60 NM

Ans: A

22. (For this question use AERONAUTICAL CHART ICAO 1:500 000 STUTTGART (NO 47/6) or Route
Manual VFR+GPS chart ED-6) Flying from SAULGAU airport (48°02'N, 009°31'E) to ALTENSTADT
airport (47°50'N, 010°53'E). Find magnetic course and the distance.

A. Magnetic course 102°, distance 56 NM

B. Magnetic course 102°, distance 82 NM
C. Magnetic course 282°, distance 56 NM
D. Magnetic course 078°, distance 82 NM

Ans: A

23. (Refer to Jeppesen Training Route Manual - VFR Chart ED-6) Flying from position SIGMARINGEN
(48°05'N 009°13'E) to BIBERACH airport (48°07'N 009°46'E). Find the magnetic course and distance.

A. 086°/22 NM.
B. 093°/41 NM.
C. 267°/22 NM.
D. 086°/32 NM.

Ans: A

24. VFR flights shall not be flown over the congested areas of cities at a height less than ...

A. 1000 ft above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft.
B. 2000 ft above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 ft from the aircraft.
C. 500 ft above the highest obstacle.
D. the highest obstacle.

Ans: A
25. Convert 4500 ft to metres:

A. 1372 m
B. 2088 m
C. 1499 m
D. 1574 m

Ans: A

26. The route fuel is 270 lb, contingency fuel is 7.5% of the route fuel, alternate fuel is 12 lb, final reserve
fuel is 25 lb, and taxi fuel is 25 lb, the take off fuel is:

A. 312.55 lb
B. 352.25 lb
C. 327.25 lb
D. 292 lb

Ans: C

27. You are to determine the maximum fuel load which can be carried in the following conditions: - dry
operating mass: 2800 Kg - trip fuel: 300 Kg - payload: 400 Kg - maximum take-off mass: 4200 Kg -
maximum landing mass: 3700 Kg

A. 500 Kg
B. 1000 Kg
C. 800 Kg
D. 700 Kg

Ans: C

28. Reserve Fuel consists of:

A. Contingency, Alternate, Final Reserve, and Additional fuel, plus Extra fuel required by the aircraft
commander
B. Taxi, Contingency, Alternate, and Additional fuel
C. Contingency, Alternate, Final Reserve, and Additional fuel needed for the type of operation
D. Contingency, Alternate, and Final Reserve

Ans: C

29. When calculating the fuel required to carry out a given flight, one must take into account:

A. delays in engine start up

B. foreseeable delays in meals
C. the wind and weather forecast
D. any foreseeable conditions of light

Ans: C

30. From which of the following would you expect to find the dates and times when temporary danger
areas are active?
 A. Only AIP (Air Information Publication)
B. SIGMET
C. NOTAM and AIP (Air Information Publication)
D. RAD/NAV charts

Ans: C

31. From which of the following would you expect to find details of the Search and Rescue organization
and procedures (SAR)?

A. NOTAM
B. AIP (Air Information Publication)
C. ATCC broadcasts
D. SIGMET

Ans: B

32. Where would you find information regarding Search and Rescue procedures?

A. NOTAM
B. AIP
C. SIGMET
D. ATCC broadcasts

Ans: B

33. From which of the following would you expect to find facilitation information (FAL) regarding customs
and health formalities?

A. ATCC
B. AIP (Air Information Publication)
C. NOTAM
D. NAV/RAD charts

Ans: B

34. Item 9 of the ATS flight plan includes 'NUMBER AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT'. In this case 'NUMBER'
means:

A. the ICAO type designator number as set out in ICAO Doc 8643.
B. the number of aircraft flying in a group.
C. the registration number of the aircraft.
D. the number of aircraft which will separately be using a repetitive flight plan (RPL).

Ans: B

35. In the ATS flight plan Item 19, if the number of passengers to be carried is not known when the plan is
ready for filing:

A. the plan should be filed with the relevant box blank.

 B. 'TBN' (to be notified) may be entered in the relevant box.
C. the plan may not be filed until the information is available.
D. an estimate may be entered but that number may not subsequently be exceeded.

Ans: B

36. In the ATS flight plan Item 15 (Cruising speed), when not expressed as a Mach number, cruising
speed is expressed as:

A. TAS
B. IAS
C. Groundspeed
D. CAS

Ans: A

37. When completing an ATS flight plan for a European destination, clock times are to be expressed in:

A. UTC
B. Local mean time
C. Central European Time
D. local standard time

Ans: A

38. The maximum permissible take-off mass of an aircraft for the L wake turbulence category on an ATC
flight plan is:

A. 7000 Kg
B. 10000 Kg
C. 5700 Kg
D. 2700 Kg

Ans: A

39. In the appropriate box of a flight plan form, corresponding to the estimated time of departure, the time
indicated is that at which the aircraft intends to:

A. go off blocks
B. start-up
C. pass the departure beacon
D. take-off

Ans: A

40. In the appropriate box of an ATC flight plan, for endurance, one must indicate the time corresponding
to:

A. the total usable fuel on board.

B. the required fuel for the flight.
C. the total usable fuel on board minus reserve fuel.
 D. the required fuel for the flight plus the alternate and 45 minutes.

Ans: A

41. If your destination airport has no ICAO indicator, in box 16 of your ATS flight plan, you write:

A. ZZZZ
B. AAAA
C. XXXX
D. ////

Ans: A

42. The cruising speed to write in the appropriate box of an ATC flight plan is:

A. true air speed

B. indicated air speed
C. ground speed
D. calibrated air speed

Ans: A

43. A flight plan should be amended or a new flight plan submitted and the old flight plan cancelled in the
event of a delay. For controlled flights, this should be done in the event of a delay in excess of:

A. None of the answers are correct

B. 60 minutes
C. 20 minutes
D. 30 minutes

Ans: D

44. An airborne flight plan must be submitted:

A. 60 minutes before the intended point of entry into a CTA or advisory area
B. 15 minutes before the intended point of entry into a CTA or advisory area
C. 30 minutes before the intended point of entry into a CTA or advisory area
D. 10 minutes before the intended point of entry into a CTA or advisory area

Ans: D

45. A flight plan shall be submitted for:

A. All flights
B. Any VFR flight in advisory airspace
C. Any flight crossing an FIR boundary
D. Any flight across an international boundary

Ans: D