PNG RePL Exam

1. Question

What would cause an aircraft’s tracking to differ from its heading?

a. Wind force
b. Time of departure
c. Rain
d. Number of props

2. Question

A knot is measured as being what?

a. One nautical mile per hour
b. One kilometre per hour
c. One nautical mile per minute
d. One kilometre per minute

3. Question

3. Christmas day in Port Moresby is how many hours ahead of UTC?

a. 8
b. 10
c. 11
d. 9

4. Question

Height (H.): is used to indicate

a. How high terrain is above mean sea level
b. How high an aircraft is above mean sea level
c. How high an aircraft is above the ground
d. How high terrain is from cloud cover

5. Question

An object that has stored energy as the result of its position is said to have

a. Kinetic Energy
b. Potential Energy
c. Inertia
d. Translational Energy

6. Question

Angle of attack is defined as what?

a. The angle formed between the relative airflow and the chord line of the wing
b. The angle formed between the relative airflow and the aileron
c. The point at which an aircraft is balanced
d. The point formed between the relative airflow the aileron

7. Question

The point at which an aircraft would balance if it were possible to suspend it at that point is called

a. Centre of Movement
b. Centre of Angle
c. Centre of Gravity
d. Angle of Attack

8. Question

Fill in the blank space in relation to lift on a wing.

As the air flows across the top surface it ___________ and the pressure it exerts decreases.

a. Accelerates
b. Decelerates
c. Both accelerates and decelerates
d. None of the above

9. Question

When controlling a multirotor in Mode 2, pushing forward on the left stick will

a. Cause the aircraft to roll left
b. Cause the aircraft descend
c. Cause the aircraft to climb
d. Cause the aircraft to roll right

10. Question

With regards to the movement of an aircraft, the elevator makes the aircraft

a. Roll
b. Pitch
c. Yaw
d. Transmit

11. Question

An area or virtual geographic boundary created using the software on a ground station is called?

a. Geo-Fence Area
b. Fail Safe Area
c. Return to Home Area
d. Restricted Area

12. Question

The series of lines that run parallel to the equator are referred to as

a. Longitudinal Lines
b. Latitudinal Lines
c. Isobars
d. Airspace Boundaries.

13. Question

A control zone (CTR) is controlled airspace surrounding a

a. Restricted Area
b. non-controlled aerodrome
c. Controlled aerodrome
d. Danger Area

14. Question

True or False – Class G airspace is any uncontrolled airspace that is not Class F

a. True
b. False

15. Question

Shielded operation means an operation within?

a. 50 m of, and below the top of, a natural or man-made object.
b. 100 m of, and below the top of, a natural or man-made object.
c. 150 m of, and below the top of, a natural or man-made object.
d. 200 m of, and below the top of, a natural or man-made object.

16. Question

You must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft intoxicated or within,

a. 72 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage.
b. 36 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage.
c. 24 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage.
d. 12 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage.

17. Question

True or False – A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft in a Restricted Area or Military Operating Area with out approval.

a. True
b. False

18. Question

The Aerodrome reference point means the?

a, Boundary of the aerodrome.
b. Centre of the aerodrome.
c. Designated geographical location of the aerodrome.
d. The road into the aerodrome.

19. Question

What is represented by the following image?

a. Class C airspace between surface and 3500ft
b. Class C airspace above 3500ft
c. Class G airspace at 3500
d. Class G airspace at 3500ft over the surface

20. Question

What unit of measurement for elevations is used on a VNC Chart?

a. Kilometre
b. Nautical Mile
c. Feet
d. Inches

21. Question

True or False – A Controlled aerodrome means an aerodrome at which air traffic control service is being provided.

a. True
b. False

22. Question

Fill in the blanks.

Well-developed thunderstorms can have ______ _______that occurs at a distance away from the actual storm cell

a. severe turbulence
b. light wind
c. low fog
d. warm breeze

23. Question

What is the safest thing to do if a thunderstorm is developing near to where you are flying?

a. Land the RPA as soon as safe to do so and wait for the storm to be well clear of the area.
b. Task a member of the crew to monitor the storm to ensure it doesn't come any closer.
c. Don't worry about it until the rain starts.
d. Do nothing. If the storm is dangerous the Bureau of Meteorology will send a warning to your phone.

24. Question

What does the G30KT represent in 16015G30KT

a. Wind direction is 30 degrees
b. Wind speed is an average of 30kts
c. Wind speed is greater than 30kts
d. Wind speed is gusting 30kts

25. Question

Which of the follow statements is true?

a. Volts x Amps = Watts
b. Volts + Amps = Watts
c. Volts – Amps = Watts
d. Volts / Amps = Watts

26. Question

What is the component that assists a drone in holding position over the earth?

a. The Antennas
b. The battery
c. The Altimeter
d. The GPS Receiver

27. Question

Which of the following statements is true?

a. Brushless motors require a direct (DC) current to run (two-wires)
b. Brushless motors require an alternating (AC) current to run (three-wires)
c. Brushless motors convert a direct (DC) current to an alternating (AC) current
d. Brushless motors convert an alternating (AC) current to a direct (DC) current.

28. Question

True or False – Prop pitch and diameter have no effect on output power the motor must produce to turn the propeller at a given rpm

a. True
b. False

29. Question

In relation to brushless motors, decreasing the pitch slightly will

a. Decrease the power requirements
b. Have no effect on the power requirements
c. Increase the power requirements
d. Cancel the power all together

30. Question

In relation to LiPo batteries, mAh represents

a. The number of cells in the battery
b. The capacity of the battery
c. The discharge rate of the battery
d. The recharge rate of the battery

31. Question

A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft on or within 3 nm of the aerodrome reference point of an uncontrolled aerodrome unless

a. The operation is undertaken in accordance with an agreement with the aerodrome operator
b. Each pilot has an observer in attendance while the aircraft is in flight
c. The aircraft is not operated at a height of more than 400 feet AGL unless the operator has been approved by the Director to operate the aircraft above 400 feet AGL
d. All of the above

32. Question

What is the lowest voltage for a LiPo cell to start to sustain damage?

a. 3v
b. 3.7v
c. 4.4v
d. 4.2v

33. Question

Is it important to balance charge your LiPo battery?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Only when it’s totally flat
d. Only after 20 cycles

34. Question

What does the “C-Rating” mean on a Lithium Polymer battery?

a. Discharge Rate
b. Capacity
c. Temperature
d. Size

35. Question

In relation to LiPo batteries, if the “C-Rating” of a battery is 10C, and the capacity is 20A, what would be the maximum current draw of the battery?

a. 20A
b. 2000A
c. 200A
d. 100A

36. Question

Adding extra payload and sensors that exceeds the Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) of the aircraft

a. Makes the aircraft more stable
b. Helps the aircraft fight the wind
c. Makes the aircraft’s battery last longer
d. Makes the aircraft unstable

37. Question

The maximum legal height you can fly without an approval is?

a. 450ft AGL
b. 400ft AGL
c. 350ft AGL
d. 300ft AGL

38. Question

For GPS to function, what is the minimum number of satellites required wherever you are on the planet?

a. 3
b. 4
c. 7
d. 9

39. Question

The GPS antenna in your drone only

a. receives a signal and does not transmit
b. Transmits a signal and does not receive
c. Both transmits and receives
d. All of the above

40. Question

True of False – Flying indoors will have no effect on GPS signal strength

a. True
b. False

41. Question

Which of the following statements is true?

a. Good Airmanship is the consistent use of good judgment
b. Good Airmanship is being able to fly with skill
c. Good Airmanship is being able to do the operation without planning
d. Good Airmanship is the consistent use of bad judgment

42. Question

True of False – Alcohol consumption can affect your ability to perform your drone operation successfully

a. True
b. False

43. Question

Which of the following can legally be used to enhanced VLoS operations?

a. Binoculars
b. Telescope
c. Prescription Spectacles
d. Clear skies

44. Question

Which of the following statements is most true in relation to stress?

a. Stress will cloud your judgment and affect your decision making
b. Stress will only impact your RPA operation when you are tired
c. Stress is not a concern when you use automated flight options
d. Stress has no impact on your RPA operation

45. Question

When landing a Multirotor aircraft, descending straight down too fast may result in

a. Excessive battery use
b. A loss of GPS signal
c. The onset of a Vortex Ring state
d. Return to Home activated

46. Question

Which of the following is a good practice during a drone operation?

a. Choose the right time to have a conversation.
b. Remove distractions such as mobile phones or other devices.
c. Organize and clarify ideas in your mind before speaking
d. All of the above

47. Question

Using checklists helps to do what?

a. Helps keep your aircraft clean
b. Prevent errors from manifesting mid-flight
c. Stops people from entering the flight area
d. Reduces productivity

48. Question

Which of the following is mandatory before every operation?

a. Clean your aircraft
b. Perform a JSA
c. Check for a firmware update
d. Clean the camera

49. Question

If a Risk Assessment result is Red,

a. The job can proceed
b. The job can’t proceed
c. The job is an easy one
d. The risk assessment was not required.

50. Question

In relation to Risk Assessments, which of following statements is true?

a. If the result is orange, then the Chief Pilot must justify why the job can proceed
b. If the result is orange, the job can proceed without changes
c. If the result is orange, the job is an easy one
d. If the result is orange, nothing further is required