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Which line on the earth is both a parallel of latitude and a great circle?

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MCQ
A
Equator
B
Any parallel of latitude
C
Arctic Circle
D
Tropic of Cancer
DGCA-CPLair-navigationearth-graticuledifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-01

A meridian of longitude is best described as which type of line?

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MCQ
A
A rhumb line with constant latitude
B
A small circle parallel to the equator
C
A line of equal magnetic variation
D
A semi-great circle joining the poles
DGCA-CPLair-navigationearth-graticuledifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-02

One minute of latitude is approximately equal to what distance on the earth?

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MCQ
A
1 statute mile
B
1 nautical mile
C
1 kilometre
D
10 nautical miles
DGCA-CPLair-navigationearth-graticuledifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-03

Indian Standard Time is based on which standard meridian?

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MCQ
A
82°30′ E
B
0°00′
C
90°00′ E
D
75°00′ E
DGCA-CPLair-navigationtimedifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-06

The earth rotates through approximately how many degrees of longitude in one hour?

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MCQ
A
10 degrees
B
15 degrees
C
24 degrees
D
60 degrees
DGCA-CPLair-navigationtimedifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-07

Local mean time changes by approximately how many minutes for each degree of longitude?

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MCQ
A
15 minutes
B
1 minute
C
4 minutes
D
10 minutes
DGCA-CPLair-navigationtimedifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-08

On a Mercator chart, a rhumb line is normally represented as what?

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MCQ
A
A sinusoidal curve
B
A straight line
C
A broken line only
D
A circle around the pole
DGCA-CPLair-navigationmaps-chartsdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-09

A Lambert conformal conic chart is commonly useful for mid-latitude flying because great circles appear how?

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MCQ
A
Always vertical
B
Impossible to plot
C
Nearly straight over practical distances
D
Always parallel to the equator
DGCA-CPLair-navigationmaps-chartsdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-10

Magnetic variation is the angle between which two directions?

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MCQ
A
True north and grid east
B
True north and magnetic north
C
Compass north and aircraft heading
D
Magnetic north and compass north
DGCA-CPLair-navigationmagnetismdifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-11

Compass deviation is mainly caused by what?

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MCQ
A
Magnetic influences within the aircraft
B
Pressure-altitude error
C
Latitude only
D
Seasonal movement of the sun
DGCA-CPLair-navigationmagnetismdifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-12

An agonic line joins places having which magnetic property?

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MCQ
A
Zero magnetic variation
B
Maximum magnetic dip
C
Equal compass deviation
D
Equal pressure altitude
DGCA-CPLair-navigationmagnetismdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-13

The point of no return is most directly affected by fuel endurance and which pair of speeds?

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MCQ
A
Taxi speed and climb speed
B
Groundspeed outbound and groundspeed homebound
C
Indicated airspeed and stall speed
D
True airspeed and never-exceed speed
DGCA-CPLair-navigationflight-planningdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-14

The critical point on a route is the point where what is equal?

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MCQ
A
Track and heading
B
Time to continue and time to return
C
Fuel used and fuel remaining
D
True altitude and pressure altitude
DGCA-CPLair-navigationflight-planningdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-15

A VOR bearing is referenced to which direction system?

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MCQ
A
Magnetic north at the station
B
Grid north on a polar chart
C
True north at the aircraft only
D
Compass north in the cockpit only
DGCA-CPLair-navigationradio-navigationdifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-16

DME normally provides what information to the pilot?

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MCQ
A
Slant range distance from the station
B
True bearing from the aircraft
C
Runway visual range
D
Cloud base above aerodrome
DGCA-CPLair-navigationradio-navigationdifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-17

An NDB is tracked in the aircraft mainly using which cockpit instrument?

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MCQ
A
Turn coordinator only
B
ADF indicator
C
Vertical speed indicator
D
Outside air temperature gauge
DGCA-CPLair-navigationradio-navigationdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-18

When QNH is set on the altimeter, what should it indicate on the ground at an aerodrome?

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MCQ
A
Pressure altitude at sea level only
B
Zero height above runway
C
Aerodrome elevation above mean sea level
D
Density altitude
DGCA-CPLair-navigationaltimetrydifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-21

When QFE is set on the altimeter at the departure aerodrome, what should it indicate on the ground?

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MCQ
A
Transition altitude
B
Approximately zero height
C
Aerodrome elevation
D
Flight level
DGCA-CPLair-navigationaltimetrydifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-22

Pressure altitude is obtained by setting the altimeter subscale to which value?

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MCQ
A
1013.25 hPa
B
1000.00 hPa
C
Local QNH minus temperature error
D
QFE only
DGCA-CPLair-navigationaltimetrydifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-23

Dead reckoning navigation estimates position primarily from what?

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MCQ
A
Cabin pressure and outside air temperature
B
Radio altimeter only
C
Engine RPM only
D
Previous position, heading, speed, time and wind allowance
DGCA-CPLair-navigationdead-reckoningdifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-24

Reserve fuel planning is primarily intended to protect against what?

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MCQ
A
Runway slope only
B
Compass deviation
C
Unplanned delay, diversion or higher-than-expected consumption
D
Altimeter lag
DGCA-CPLair-navigationfuel-planningdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-25

An aircraft changes latitude by 18 minutes. What is the approximate north-south distance covered?

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MCQ
A
36 NM
B
18 NM
C
21 NM
D
9 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationlatitude-distancedifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-26

An aircraft changes latitude by 25 minutes. What is the approximate north-south distance covered?

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MCQ
A
25 NM
B
50 NM
C
13 NM
D
29 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationlatitude-distancedifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-27

An aircraft changes latitude by 32 minutes. What is the approximate north-south distance covered?

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MCQ
A
37 NM
B
64 NM
C
32 NM
D
16 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationlatitude-distancedifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-28

At a groundspeed of 90 kt, how far will an aircraft travel in 24 minutes?

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MCQ
A
4 NM
B
21 NM
C
48 NM
D
36 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationspeed-time-distancedifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-40

At a groundspeed of 100 kt, how far will an aircraft travel in 27 minutes?

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MCQ
A
4 NM
B
30 NM
C
57 NM
D
45 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationspeed-time-distancedifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-41

At a groundspeed of 110 kt, how far will an aircraft travel in 30 minutes?

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MCQ
A
40 NM
B
67 NM
C
4 NM
D
55 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationspeed-time-distancedifficulty-1duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-42

True course is 045° and variation is 3° E. What is the magnetic course?

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MCQ
A
045°
B
052°
C
222°
D
042°
DGCA-CPLair-navigationmagnetic-coursedifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-52

True course is 066° and variation is 4° W. What is the magnetic course?

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MCQ
A
074°
B
070°
C
080°
D
250°
DGCA-CPLair-navigationmagnetic-coursedifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-53

True course is 087° and variation is 5° E. What is the magnetic course?

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MCQ
A
087°
B
082°
C
092°
D
262°
DGCA-CPLair-navigationmagnetic-coursedifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-54

A leg distance is 120 NM and expected groundspeed is 80 kt. What is the approximate time en route?

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MCQ
A
75 minutes
B
110 minutes
C
40 minutes
D
90 minutes
DGCA-CPLair-navigationeta-calculationdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-62

A leg distance is 155 NM and expected groundspeed is 88 kt. What is the approximate time en route?

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MCQ
A
91 minutes
B
126 minutes
C
106 minutes
D
34 minutes
DGCA-CPLair-navigationeta-calculationdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-63

A leg distance is 190 NM and expected groundspeed is 96 kt. What is the approximate time en route?

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MCQ
A
30 minutes
B
119 minutes
C
104 minutes
D
139 minutes
DGCA-CPLair-navigationeta-calculationdifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-64

Usable fuel remaining is 37 gallons and cruise fuel flow is 9 gallons per hour. What is the approximate endurance?

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MCQ
A
46.0 hours
B
3.4 hours
C
4.1 hours
D
4.9 hours
DGCA-CPLair-navigationfuel-endurancedifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-73

Usable fuel remaining is 43 gallons and cruise fuel flow is 11 gallons per hour. What is the approximate endurance?

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MCQ
A
54.0 hours
B
3.9 hours
C
3.2 hours
D
4.7 hours
DGCA-CPLair-navigationfuel-endurancedifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-75

Usable fuel remaining is 34 gallons and cruise fuel flow is 8 gallons per hour. What is the approximate endurance?

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MCQ
A
42.0 hours
B
5.0 hours
C
4.3 hours
D
3.5 hours
DGCA-CPLair-navigationfuel-endurancedifficulty-2duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-72

Using the 1-in-60 approximation, what drift angle is produced by a 18 kt crosswind at a TAS of 138 kt?

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MCQ
A
11°
B
14°
C
8°
D
6°
DGCA-CPLair-navigationwind-driftdifficulty-3duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-86

Using the 1-in-60 approximation, what drift angle is produced by a 28 kt crosswind at a TAS of 198 kt?

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MCQ
A
8°
B
14°
C
11°
D
6°
DGCA-CPLair-navigationwind-driftdifficulty-3duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-91

Using the 1-in-60 approximation, what drift angle is produced by a 12 kt crosswind at a TAS of 102 kt?

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MCQ
A
5°
B
7°
C
13°
D
10°
DGCA-CPLair-navigationwind-driftdifficulty-3duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-83

Endurance is 5 hours, outbound groundspeed is 118 kt, and homebound groundspeed is 90 kt. What is the approximate point of no return distance from departure?

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MCQ
A
280 NM
B
230 NM
C
255 NM
D
590 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationpoint-of-no-returndifficulty-3duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-96

Endurance is 5 hours, outbound groundspeed is 97 kt, and homebound groundspeed is 75 kt. What is the approximate point of no return distance from departure?

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MCQ
A
211 NM
B
485 NM
C
186 NM
D
236 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationpoint-of-no-returndifficulty-3duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-93

Endurance is 6 hours, outbound groundspeed is 104 kt, and homebound groundspeed is 80 kt. What is the approximate point of no return distance from departure?

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MCQ
A
271 NM
B
624 NM
C
246 NM
D
296 NM
DGCA-CPLair-navigationpoint-of-no-returndifficulty-3duration-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-94

Which ICAO Annex deals with personnel licensing?

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MCQ
A
Annex 1
B
Annex 14
C
Annex 6
D
Annex 2
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsicao-annexesdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-01

Which ICAO Annex deals with operation of aircraft?

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MCQ
A
Annex 14
B
Annex 6
C
Annex 1
D
Annex 18
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsicao-annexesdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-06

Which ICAO Annex deals with search and rescue?

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MCQ
A
Annex 4
B
Annex 2
C
Annex 19
D
Annex 12
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsicao-annexesdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-11

Cabotage in civil aviation refers most closely to what?

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MCQ
A
Emergency landing after engine failure
B
Use of VFR in controlled airspace
C
Domestic commercial carriage by a foreign operator within another state
D
Radio navigation by NDB
DGCA-CPLair-regulationschicago-conventiondifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-21

The Chicago Convention was signed in which year?

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MCQ
A
1937
B
1958
C
1944
D
1919
DGCA-CPLair-regulationschicago-conventiondifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-19

Under the Chicago Convention, every state has what over the airspace above its territory?

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MCQ
A
Only advisory authority
B
No authority over airspace
C
Complete and exclusive sovereignty
D
Authority only above oceans
DGCA-CPLair-regulationschicago-conventiondifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-20

When two powered aircraft are converging at approximately the same level, which aircraft normally gives way?

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MCQ
A
The lower aircraft always turns left
B
The faster aircraft always has priority
C
The aircraft that has the other on its right
D
The aircraft on the right
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsrules-of-airdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-26

Who has final responsibility for the safe operation of an aircraft in flight?

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MCQ
A
Meteorological observer
B
Fuel supplier
C
Passenger in front seat
D
Pilot-in-command
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsrules-of-airdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-24

When two aircraft are approaching head-on at a similar level, what should each pilot normally do?

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MCQ
A
Alter heading to the right
B
Climb immediately without looking
C
Continue because both have equal priority
D
Alter heading to the left
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsrules-of-airdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-25

A flashing red light from the tower to an aircraft on the ground means what?

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MCQ
A
Cleared for take-off
B
Return to starting point
C
Stop immediately
D
Taxi clear of the landing area in use
DGCA-CPLair-regulationslight-signalsdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-31

A steady green light from the tower to an aircraft in flight means what?

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MCQ
A
Give way and continue circling
B
Cleared to land
C
Do not land
D
Return for landing
DGCA-CPLair-regulationslight-signalsdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-29

A flashing green light from the tower to an aircraft on the ground means what?

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MCQ
A
Stop
B
Cleared to taxi
C
Vacate runway immediately
D
Cleared for take-off
DGCA-CPLair-regulationslight-signalsdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-32

Which transponder code is used for a general emergency?

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MCQ
A
7700
B
7500
C
7600
D
7000
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsemergency-codesdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-33

A NOTAM is issued to distribute information that is important to flight operations and is generally what in nature?

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MCQ
A
Only passenger-service related
B
Only historical
C
Temporary or time-critical
D
Only financial
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsaip-notamdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-38

AIRAC is used so that operational aeronautical information changes become effective how?

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MCQ
A
Only after pilot request
B
Only after every flight
C
Randomly at local midnight only
D
On internationally coordinated effective dates
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsaip-notamdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-40

Search and rescue service is activated primarily for aircraft that are in which state?

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MCQ
A
Refuelling normally
B
Parked for routine maintenance
C
Undergoing repainting
D
Known or believed to be in distress
DGCA-CPLair-regulationssardifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-43

A safety management system is intended to manage safety risk through which process?

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MCQ
A
Passenger marketing only
B
Hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation
C
Aircraft painting
D
Fuel billing and taxation
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsstate-safetydifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-48

A powered aeroplane meets a glider during a cross-country leg. Why should the powered aeroplane normally give way if a conflict exists?

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MCQ
A
The aircraft with more passengers always has priority
B
The faster aircraft always has priority
C
The less manoeuvrable category normally has priority
D
Priority is decided only by aircraft colour
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsright-of-waydifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-53

A powered aeroplane meets an airship near a visual reference point. Why should the powered aeroplane normally give way if a conflict exists?

+1-0
MCQ
A
The faster aircraft always has priority
B
The aircraft with more passengers always has priority
C
Priority is decided only by aircraft colour
D
The less manoeuvrable category normally has priority
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsright-of-waydifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-58

A powered aeroplane meets a balloon near a VFR holding point. Why should the powered aeroplane normally give way if a conflict exists?

+1-0
MCQ
A
The less manoeuvrable category normally has priority
B
The faster aircraft always has priority
C
Priority is decided only by aircraft colour
D
The aircraft with more passengers always has priority
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsright-of-waydifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-63

Which description best matches AIP during an instructor briefing?

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MCQ
A
Pilot salary statement
B
Engine log compression result
C
Aircraft ownership certificate
D
Published aeronautical information of lasting operational significance
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsaeronautical-informationdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-73

Which description best matches NOTAM during alternate selection?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Time-critical information on facilities, services, procedures or hazards
B
Aircraft ownership certificate
C
Engine log compression result
D
Pilot salary statement
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsaeronautical-informationdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-78

Which description best matches ATIS while checking aerodrome status?

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MCQ
A
Aircraft ownership certificate
B
Engine log compression result
C
Pilot salary statement
D
Recorded terminal information for arriving and departing aircraft
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsaeronautical-informationdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-83

A pilot encounters aircraft established on final approach at a similar level in the vicinity of an uncontrolled aerodrome. Which action is normally correct under right-of-way rules?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Give way to landing traffic
B
Descend without checking separation
C
Turn left in every case
D
Maintain course because all aircraft have equal priority
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsrules-of-air-scenariosdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-88

A pilot encounters head-on traffic at a similar level during a local sortie. Which action is normally correct under right-of-way rules?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Descend without checking separation
B
Turn left in every case
C
Alter heading to the right
D
Maintain course because all aircraft have equal priority
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsrules-of-air-scenariosdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-93

A pilot encounters converging traffic from the right at a similar level while leaving the aerodrome traffic zone. Which action is normally correct under right-of-way rules?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Descend without checking separation
B
Maintain course because all aircraft have equal priority
C
Turn left in every case
D
Give way to the aircraft on the right
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsrules-of-air-scenariosdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-98

A low-pressure area in the northern hemisphere generally has surface winds circulating in which direction?

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MCQ
A
Straight outward only
B
Anticlockwise and inward
C
Clockwise and inward
D
Clockwise and outward
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologypressuredifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-03

Stratus cloud close to the surface is most commonly associated with what condition?

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MCQ
A
Low cloud or fog-like conditions
B
Mountain wave only
C
Hail at all levels
D
Severe clear-air turbulence
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologycloudsdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-08

A cold front is commonly associated with which weather change?

+1-0
MCQ
A
No cloud formation
B
Only steady drizzle for several days
C
Showery precipitation and a sharper wind shift
D
Permanent calm winds
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologyfrontsdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-09

A warm front is commonly associated with which cloud sequence ahead of the front?

+1-0
MCQ
A
High cloud lowering progressively to layered cloud
B
Only isolated cumulonimbus with no layers
C
Clear sky followed by dust only
D
Rotor cloud only
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologyfrontsdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-10

Aircraft icing is most likely in visible moisture when outside air temperature is near which range?

+1-0
MCQ
A
-60°C to -80°C only
B
+10°C to +20°C only
C
0°C to -20°C
D
+25°C to +40°C
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologyicingdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-13

Clear ice is particularly hazardous because it normally forms how?

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MCQ
A
Only inside the cabin
B
Only on hot engine exhaust
C
As a dense, smooth and hard-to-remove deposit
D
As dry powder that falls off immediately
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologyicingdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-14

The mature stage of a thunderstorm is identified by what?

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MCQ
A
Only weak updrafts and no rain
B
Only clear-air turbulence above the tropopause
C
Both updrafts and downdrafts with precipitation
D
Only surface fog
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologythunderstormdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-15

Which thunderstorm hazard can cause a sudden performance loss close to the ground?

+1-0
MCQ
A
QNH setting
B
High cirrus cloud
C
Microburst windshear
D
Sea breeze only
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologythunderstormdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-16

In a METAR, the code BKN normally means cloud amount of how many oktas?

+1-0
MCQ
A
5 to 7 oktas
B
8 oktas only
C
3 to 4 oktas
D
1 to 2 oktas
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologymetar-tafdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-17

A TAF issued for an aerodrome is used primarily for what?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Licence validity checking
B
Aerodrome forecast planning
C
Aircraft registration
D
Engine overhaul recording
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologymetar-tafdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-20

Which document indicates that an aircraft conforms to airworthiness requirements?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Certificate of Airworthiness
B
Crew medical certificate
C
Customs declaration only
D
Passenger manifest only
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsdocumentsdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-23

When air temperature and dew point are close together near the surface, what is more likely?

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MCQ
A
Compass deviation
B
Severe clear-air turbulence only
C
Higher indicated airspeed
D
Fog or low cloud formation
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologydewpointdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-30

Surface temperature is 19°C and dew point is 14°C. What does the small dew-point spread suggest?

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MCQ
A
No moisture in the air
B
Compass deviation will increase
C
Strong guarantee of clear skies
D
Higher likelihood of mist, fog or low cloud if cooling occurs
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologydewpoint-spreaddifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-40

Surface temperature is 28°C and dew point is 27°C. What does the small dew-point spread suggest?

+1-0
MCQ
A
No moisture in the air
B
Higher likelihood of mist, fog or low cloud if cooling occurs
C
Strong guarantee of clear skies
D
Compass deviation will increase
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologydewpoint-spreaddifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-31

Surface temperature is 23°C and dew point is 22°C. What does the small dew-point spread suggest?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Compass deviation will increase
B
Higher likelihood of mist, fog or low cloud if cooling occurs
C
Strong guarantee of clear skies
D
No moisture in the air
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologydewpoint-spreaddifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-36

At an aerodrome elevation of 1380 ft, setting the local QNH of 1022 hPa should make the altimeter read approximately what?

+1-0
MCQ
A
1022 ft
B
1380 ft
C
2393 ft
D
0 ft
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologypressure-altimetrydifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-50

At an aerodrome elevation of 300 ft, setting the local QNH of 1013 hPa should make the altimeter read approximately what?

+1-0
MCQ
A
1313 ft
B
1013 ft
C
300 ft
D
0 ft
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologypressure-altimetrydifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-41

At an aerodrome elevation of 900 ft, setting the local QNH of 1018 hPa should make the altimeter read approximately what?

+1-0
MCQ
A
1913 ft
B
1018 ft
C
0 ft
D
900 ft
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologypressure-altimetrydifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-46

A constant-speed propeller governor primarily controls what?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Propeller RPM by changing blade pitch
B
Cabin oxygen content
C
Aircraft registration
D
Fuel octane rating
DGCA-CPLtechnical-generalpropellerdifficulty-2duration-2-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-10

If the pitot tube is blocked but the static port is open, the airspeed indicator during a climb will generally do what?

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MCQ
A
Read exactly correct always
B
Under-read or decrease
C
Show zero only at all times
D
Over-read like an altimeter
DGCA-CPLtechnical-generalpitot-staticdifficulty-2duration-2-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-20

A magneto is useful in an aircraft piston engine because it does what?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Pumps hydraulic fluid
B
Controls cabin heat only
C
Provides ignition independent of the aircraft battery
D
Measures oil pressure
DGCA-CPLtechnical-generalpiston-enginedifficulty-1duration-2-3-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-02

The spoken distress signal in radiotelephony is which word?

+1-0
MCQ
A
MAYDAY
B
PAN PAN
C
SECURITE
D
WILCO
DGCA-CPLair-regulationscommunicationsdifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-36

Controlled airspace is established primarily to provide what?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Fuel quality testing
B
Air traffic control service to controlled flights
C
Guaranteed cloud-free weather
D
Aircraft maintenance approval
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsairspacedifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-41

Dangerous goods regulations in aviation are intended primarily to prevent what?

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MCQ
A
Meteorological reporting errors
B
Runway slope
C
Compass deviation
D
Hazards from carriage of dangerous articles by air
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsdangerous-goodsdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-46

The standard mean sea-level pressure used in aviation is closest to which value?

+1-0
MCQ
A
760.00 hPa only
B
1000.00 hPa
C
1013.25 hPa
D
1029.92 hPa
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologyatmospheredifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-01

In the International Standard Atmosphere, temperature normally decreases with height in the troposphere at about what rate?

+1-0
MCQ
A
10°C per 1000 ft
B
2°C per 1000 ft
C
No change with height
D
2°C per 100 ft
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologyatmospheredifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-02

The wind given by an ATC tower for take-off and landing is normally referenced to which north?

+1-0
MCQ
A
True north only
B
Grid north
C
Magnetic north
D
Compass north after deviation
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologywinddifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-06

Radiation fog most commonly forms under which conditions?

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MCQ
A
Strong midday heating with dry air
B
Clear sky, light wind and moist air overnight
C
Dry air and falling pressure only
D
Very strong turbulent wind
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologyvisibilitydifficulty-1duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-11

Advection fog forms when moist air moves over what kind of surface?

+1-0
MCQ
A
A much hotter surface only
B
A pressure-altitude surface
C
A dry desert only
D
A colder surface
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologyvisibilitydifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-12

A SIGMET is issued for which type of weather information?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Significant en-route weather hazards
B
Aircraft ownership transfer
C
Passenger boarding sequence
D
Routine fuel price changes
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologysigmetdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-21

Strong wind across a mountain range can create which hazardous phenomenon on the lee side?

+1-0
MCQ
A
Radiation fog only
B
Mountain waves and rotor turbulence
C
Sea breeze front only
D
CAVOK conditions always
DGCA-CPLaviation-meteorologymountain-weatherdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-26

The main purpose of air traffic control service is to prevent collisions and achieve what else?

+1-0
MCQ
A
An orderly and expeditious flow of traffic
B
Lower engine oil temperature
C
Higher aircraft resale value
D
Passenger immigration clearance
DGCA-CPLair-regulationsatsdifficulty-2duration-2-hourspass-mark-70-percentquestion-42

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