120 questions on 120 minutes spl-en


1 - Before the launch using a parallel-cable winch, the glider pilot realizes the second cable laying close to his glider about to launch. What actions should be taken by the glider pilot?
2 - What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower?
3 - With only a slight crosswind, what is the danger at take-off after the departure of a heavy aeroplane?
4 - How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?
5 - In a co-ordinated turn, how is the relation between the load factor (n) and the stall speed (Vs)?
6 - The distance between the center of gravity and the datum is called...
7 - What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?
8 - What kind of information should be included in an urgency message?
9 - The airspeed indicator is unservicable. The airplane may only be operated...
10 - What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011) Siehe Anlage 1
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11 - Which of the mentioned cockpit instruments is connected to the pitot tube?
12 - What situation is called "over-development" in a weather report?
13 - What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?
14 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?
15 - Water ballast increases wing load by 40%. By what percentage does the minimum speed of the glider plane increase?
16 - During approch to the next updraft, the vertical speed indicator reads 3 m/s descent. Within the updraft you expect a mean rate of climb of 2 m/s. According McCready, how should you adjust the speed during approach of the updraft?
17 - An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The wind correction angle (WCA) equals...
18 - The term "tropopause" is defined as...
19 - Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?
20 - What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?
21 - The distance between two airports is 220 NM. On an aeronautical navigation chart the pilot measures 40.7 cm for this distance. The chart scale is...
22 - The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is...
23 - In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?
24 - A true altitude is...
25 - After getting around a turning point, what should a glider pilot be prepared for? (2,00 P.)
26 - When air masses meet each other head on, how is this referred to and what air movements will follow?
27 - Which of the following states the working principle of an airspeed indicator?
28 - Which design feature can compensate for adverse yaw?
29 - Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The flight time equals...
30 - What clouds and weather can typically be observed during the passage of a cold front?
31 - Two engine-driven aircraft are flying on crossing courses at the same altitude. Which one has to divert?
32 - The total weight of an aeroplane is acting vertically through the...
33 - Is it possible to enter airspace C with a glider plane?
34 - During the last phase of a winch launch, the glider pilot does not release pull on the elevator. The automatic latch releases the cable at high wing load. What consequences have to be considered?
35 - What weather phenomenon designated by "2" has to be expected on the lee side during "Foehn" conditions? See figure (MET-001). Siehe Anlage 1
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36 - How are rhumb lines and great circles depicted on a direct Mercator chart?
37 - What is meant by "isothermal layer"?
38 - Complacency is a risk due to...
39 - Which statement regarding a spin is correct?
40 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125?
41 - Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?
42 - What chart shows areas of precipitation?
43 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?
44 - An aircraft must be loaded and operated in such a way that the center of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...
45 - A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...
46 - What is the advantage of differential aileron movement?
47 - The term "runway" is defined as a...
48 - Which direction corresponds to 'compass north' (CN)?
49 - The Pitot / static system is required to...
50 - What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?
51 - Which of the following options states a correct position report?
52 - When has a pre-flight check to be done?
53 - Visual illusions are mostly caused by...
54 - "Foehn" conditions usually develop with...
55 - What does the abbreviaton "FIR" stand for?
56 - What has to be considered with regard to the center of gravity position?
57 - Pressure compensation on an wing occurs at the...
58 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"?
59 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?
60 - The center of gravity (CG) defines...
61 - What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?
62 - What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?
63 - What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?
64 - Information about maxmimum allowed airspeeds can be found where?
65 - SIGMET warnings are issued for...
66 - The sun moves 10° of longitude. What is the difference in time?
67 - Which of the listed wing shapes has the lowest induced drag?
68 - Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?
69 - Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?
70 - Collisions during circling within thermal updrafts can be avoided by...
71 - The term ‚magnetic course' (MC) is defined as...
72 - Where are the two polar circles?
73 - A movement around the longitudinal axis is primarily initiated by the...
74 - The center of gravity has to be located...
75 - What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?
76 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?
77 - What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED)
78 - Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?
79 - The term "center of gravity" is defined as...
80 - What is the meaning of the 1:60 rule?
81 - Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing?
82 - The saturated adiabatic lapse rate should be assumed with a mean value of:
83 - Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?
84 - Flying slow close to stall conditions, the left wings is lower than the right wing. How can the stall be prevented?
85 - When flying into heavy snowfall, most dangerous will be the...
86 - What does the term "Red-out" mean?
87 - An altitude of 4500 ft is transmitted as...
88 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4
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89 - What is the meaning of the yellow arc on the airspeed indicator?
90 - Which levers in a glider's cockpit are indicated by the colors red, blue and green? Levers for usage of ...
91 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 6
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92 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?
93 - What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?
94 - UTC is...
95 - The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...
96 - During airtow, in a turn the glider plane gets into an outward off-set position. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?
97 - 1000 ft equal...
98 - Which are the advantages of sandwich structures?
99 - Why is it not allowed to launch wih the C.G. positioned beyond the aft limit?
100 - What has to be expected with ice accretion on wings?
101 - The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called...
102 - A gliding plane being airtowed gets into an excessive high position behind the towing plane. What action by the glider pilot can prevent further danger for glider and towing plane?
103 - Number 2 in the drawing corresponds to the... See figure (PFA-010) Siehe Anlage 1
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104 - What could be a reason for changing the runway indicators at aerodromes (e.g. from runway 06 to runway 07)?
105 - An aeroplane has a heading of 090°. The distance which has to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aeroplane is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What is the corrected heading to reach the arrival aerodrome directly?
106 - During final approach, you realize that you missed to extend the gear. How should the landing be conducted?
107 - The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as...
108 - What weather phenomena have to be expected around an upper-level trough?
109 - Deflecting the rudder to the left causes...
110 - The "spread" is defined as...
111 - What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?
112 - What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?
113 - Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?
114 - Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?
115 - Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?
116 - Which are the properties of a Mercator chart?
117 - What is the parallax error?
118 - What is the true course (TC) from Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59?N, 10°28?E) to Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E)? See annex (NAV-031) Siehe Anlage 2
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119 - What factor may affect the top of cumulus clouds?
120 - What distance can be covered during a glide in a glider plane with glide ratio 1/30 from a height of 1500 m? (Neglect wind and thermal effects)