GCAA PPL Theory Exam case studies
GCAA PPL Theory Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The GCAA Private Pilot Licence (PPL) theoretical knowledge examination is the ground-school stage of pilot certification in the United Arab Emirates. It is set by the General Civil Aviation Authority and is aimed at student pilots working toward a PPL(A) - typically private individuals flying for recreation, and the first step for those who later continue to commercial training. The GCAA PPL Theory Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 3,943 words.
1The Slot Delay That Eats the Reserve
Two pilots plan a private VFR flight in a PA-28-181 from an inland aerodrome to the coast, planned trip time 1 h 20 min at a planning burn of 34 L/h. The flight-plan figures are: taxi 6 L, trip 45 L, contingency 7 L, alternate 12 L, final reserve 30 min (17 L) - a total of 87 L.
742 words, about 4 min2Rough Running at 6,500 Feet
A PA-28-161 (Lycoming O-320) is two hours into a three-hour VFR cruise at 6,500 ft. OAT is +8°C with a dew point of +4°C.
819 words, about 4 min3Hot, High, Uphill and Downwind
Departure aerodrome elevation 1,400 ft, QNH 1,003 hPa, OAT 38°C. Runway 27, TORA/TODA 1,050 m, surface upslope 1% along the take-off run, reported tailwind component 8 kt.
798 words, about 4 min4Headache at 10,500 Feet
A pilot has been awake 13 hours, flown three legs (3.5 h total), and eaten only breakfast. The final leg is at night in an unpressurised light aircraft with no oxygen on board.
805 words, about 4 min5Convective Forecast on the Arrival Window
Departure at 14:00 local, planned ETE 1 h 50 min, crossing a 4,500 ft ridge 40 minutes after departure. Fuel on board 150 L, cruise burn 32 L/h, taxi 5 L, contingency 5% of trip fuel, final reserve 45 min.
779 words, about 4 min