AAK CPL (Kazakhstan) case studies

AAK CPL (Kazakhstan) · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The AAK CPL (Kazakhstan) refers to the commercial pilot licence (aeroplane) knowledge examination set by Kazakhstan's civil aviation authority, the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK). The licence itself is what allows a pilot to fly aeroplanes for remuneration, so the ground examination is the theoretical gate that sits alongside the flight training and experience requirements. The AAK CPL (Kazakhstan) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,992 words.

VFR Clearance Limit and Radio Failure at a Controlled Aerodrome

You are pilot-in-command of a Cessna 172 on a VFR flight from Almaty (UAAA) to Taldykorgan. Cruising at 7,500 ft with QNH 1018 hPa, you request entry into Class C airspace.

622 words, about 3 min 2

Turbocharged Engine Overboost and High Cylinder Head Temperature

You are flying a turbocharged single-engine aircraft at 16,000 ft in a climb. The manifold pressure gauge has reached the red line and continues slightly above it despite the throttle being eased back.

589 words, about 3 min 3

High-Altitude Takeoff Performance and Density Altitude at Almaty

You are planning a takeoff from Almaty aerodrome, elevation 2,230 ft, runway 05, length 1,500 m, dry asphalt, 1% uphill slope. Temperature is 32 °C, QNH 1005 hPa, wind calm.

618 words, about 3 min 4

Night Hypoxia and Fatigue on an Unpressurised Cross-Country Flight

You are pilot-in-command of an unpressurised light aircraft on a night VFR flight. You have been on duty for 14 hours, including a 3-hour delay, and you are 2 hours into the flight at 10,500 ft.

579 words, about 3 min 5

ILS Approach in Freezing Rain with Cold-Temperature Altimeter Error

You are conducting an ILS approach to runway 22 at Astana. The ATIS gives: ceiling 200 ft, visibility 800 m, temperature -2 °C, dew point -3 °C, wind 220°/8 kt, QNH 1024 hPa.

584 words, about 3 min