Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Which are the properties of a Mercator chart?

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The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

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The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

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The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

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The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

Question 2

Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?

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MH: 163°. MC: 175°

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MH: 167°. MC: 161°

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MH: 163°. MC: 161°

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MH: 167°. MC: 175°

Question 3

With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST?

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1400 UTC

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1600 UTC

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1700 UTC

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1500 UTC

Question 4

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

Question 5

With different aircraft weights, the critical angle of attack is...

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Is not changed by different aircraft weights

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Increases with a front centre of gravity

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Is changed by different aircraft weights

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Decreases with a rear centre of gravity

Question 6

In a METAR, "heavy rain" is designated by the identifier...

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+RA

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RA

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SHRA

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+SHRA

Question 7

In which way does the position of the centre of pressure move at a positively shaped profile with increasing angle of attack?

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It moves forward until reaching the critical angle of attack

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It moves to the wing tips

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It moves backward until reaching the critical angle of attack

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It moves forward first, then backward

Question 8

Flying slow close to stall conditions, the left wing is lower than the right wing. How can the stall be prevented?

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Push on the elevator, keep wings level with coordinated inputs on rudder and aileron

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Aileron and rudder to the right, gain some speed, push slightly on the elevator, all controls neutral

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Aileron to the right, push slightly on the elevator, gain some speed, all controls neutral

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Rudder left, push slightly on the elevator, gain some speed, all controls neutral

Question 9

Which factor shortens landing distance?

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Strong head wind

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Heavy rain

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High pressure altitude

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High density altitude

Question 10

What are the air masses that Central Europe is mainly influenced by?

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Polar cold air and tropical warm air

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Arctic and polar cold air

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Tropical and arctic cold air

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Equatorial and tropical warm air

Question 11

The angle of descent is defined as...

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The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in degrees [°]

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in percent [%]

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The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in percent [%]

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°]

Question 12

Trim masses or lead plates must be secured firmly when installed into a sailplane, so that...

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They will not block rudders or induce any C.G. shift

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The maximum allowed mass will not be exceeded

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A comfortable seat position will be assured for the glider pilot

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The glider pilot will not be hurt during flight in thermal turbulences

Question 13

Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing?

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A light brown field with short crops

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A field with ripe waving crops

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A meadow without livestock

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A lake with an undisturbed surface

Question 14

The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between...

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The present static pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment

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The present dynamic pressure and the dynamic pressure of a previous moment

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The present total pressure and the total pressure of a previous moment

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The present dynamic pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment

Question 15

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

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Overweight

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Sleep deficiency

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Smoking

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Alcohol consumption

Question 16

Given: WCA: -012°; TH: 125°; MC: 139°; DEV: 002°E What are: TC, MH and CH?

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TC: 137°. MH: 127°. CH: 125°

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TC: 113°. MH: 127°. CH: 129°

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TC: 137°. MH: 139°. CH: 125°

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TC: 113°. MH: 139°. CH: 129°

Question 17

After reaching what height during winch launch the maximum pitch position can be taken?

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From approx. 50 m while maintaining a safe speed for winch launch

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From 15 m while reaching a speed of at least 90 km/h

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From 150 m or higher, when in case of cable break landing straight ahead is no longer possible

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Shortly after lift-off, provided a sufficiently strong headwind

Question 18

What has to be considered when operating a sailplane equipped with camber flaps?

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During approach and landing, camber must not be changed from positive to negative

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During approach and landing, camber must not be changed from negative to positive

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During winch launch, camber must be set to full negative

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During winch launch, camber must be set to full positive

Question 19

Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?

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7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 20

In case of cable break during airtow, a longer part of the cable remains attached to the glider plane. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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When in safe height, drop cable overhead empty terrain or overhead airfield

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Decouple immediately and proceed with coupling unlatched

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Conduct normal approach, release cable immediately after ground contact

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Perform low approach and request information about cable length by airfield controller, decouple if necessary

Question 21

Which constructive feature has the purpose to reduce steering forces?

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Aerodynamic rudder balance

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T-tail

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Differential aileron deflection

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Vortex generators

Question 22

What is the correct term for the system which, among others, controls breathing, digestion, and heart frequency?

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Autonomic nervous system

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Critical nervous system

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Automatical nervous system

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Compliant nervous system

Question 23

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 10° of longitude?

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0:40 h

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0:04 h

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1:00 h

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0:30 h

Question 24

Primary fuselage structures of wood or metal planes are usually made up by what components?

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Frames and stringers

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Covers, stringers and forming parts

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Girders, ribs and stringers

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Ribs, frames and covers

Question 25

What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011)

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Glider flying is in progress

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After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

Question 26

In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?

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Greater than 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

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Up to 5 km

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Up to 10 km

Question 27

Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory

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1, 2, 3, 4

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1, 2, 3

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2, 4

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1

Question 28

What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF?

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DZF

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AZF

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DEA

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DEF

Question 29

In order to improve the stall characteristics of an aircraft, the wing is twisted outwards (the angle of incidence varies spanwise). This is known as...

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Geometric washout

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Arrow shape

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V-form

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Aerodynamic washout

Question 30

When is it necessary to adjust the pressure in the reference scale of an altimeter?

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Before every flight and during cross country flights

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After maintenance has been finished

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Every day before the first flight

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Once a month before flight operation

Question 31

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

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Not permissible and essentially dangerous

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Compensated by the pilot's control inputs

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Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays

Question 32

While planning a 500 km triangle flight, there is a squall line 100 km west of the departure airfield, extending from north to south, moving east. Concerning the weather situation, what decision would be recommendable?

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To postpone the flight to another day

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To change plans and start the triangle heading east

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To plan the flight below cloud base of the thunderstorms

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During flight, to look for spacing between thunderstorms

Question 33

An aircraft must be loaded and operated in such a way that the centre of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...

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Both stability and controllability of the aircraft

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That the aircraft does not exceed the maximum permissible airspeed during a descent

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That the aircraft does not tip over on its tail while it is being loaded.

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That the aircraft does not stall.

Question 34

Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause...

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Uncontrollable attitudes, structural damage, risk of injuries

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Calculable instability if the C.G. is shifting by less than 10 %

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Continuous attitudes which can be corrected by the pilot using the flight controls

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Structural damage, angle of attack stability, velocity stability

Question 35

Which item from an aerodrome information transmission does not normally require readback?

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Wind

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Runway in use

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Altitude

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SSR code

Question 36

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

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TWR (aerodrome control service) APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service)

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ALR (alerting service) SAR (search and rescue service) TWR (aerodrome control service)

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FIS (flight information service) AIS (aeronautical information service) AFS (aeronautical fixed telecommunication service)

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APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service) FIS (flight information service)

Question 37

The centre of gravity (CG) defines...

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The point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass

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The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centres of gravity of all masses are referenced

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The distance from the datum to the position of a mass

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The product of mass and balance arm

Question 38

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056)

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1 500 ft MSL

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1.500 ft GND

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1 500 m MSL

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FL150

Question 39

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

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It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds

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It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

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It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

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It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds

Question 40

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

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When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

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When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

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When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

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When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

Question 41

A precautionary landing is a landing...

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Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety

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Conducted with the flaps retracted

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Conducted without power from the engine

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Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land

Question 42

Before a winch launch, you detect a light tailwind. What has to be considered?

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Roll until lift-off will take a little longer, watch speed

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A weaker rated-brake-point can be used, load will be smaller

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Roll until lift-off will be shorter since tailwind is pushing from behind

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To reach more height, full pull on the elevator after lift-off

Question 43

What engine design at a Touring Motor Glider (TMG) results in least drag?

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Engine and propeller mounted stowable on the fuselage

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Engine and propeller mounted fixed on the fuselage

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Engine and propeller mounted fixed at the aircraft's nose

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Engine and propeller mounted fixed at the horizontal stabilizer

Question 44

What is the meaning of the phrase "Correction"?

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An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

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Permission for proposed action is granted

Question 45

Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: A sudden heading change of 90 degrees or more and a pull-up of the aircraft without crossing the track of the intercepted aircraft?

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You may continue your flight

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Follow me, i will bring you to the next suitable airfield

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Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

Question 46

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

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The C.G. of a mass and the datum line

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The C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit

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The front C.G. limit and the datum line

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The front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit

Question 47

When landing with tailwind, the pilot has to...

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Approach with normal speed and shallow angle

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Compensate tailwind by sideslip

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Increase approach speed

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Land with gear retracted to shorten ground roll distance

Question 48

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

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DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

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DEABC reaching "N"

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" at 35

Question 49

During a right turn, the yaw string is drawn to the left from centre position. By what rudder input can the string be centreed again?

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Less bank, more rudder in turn direction

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Less bank, less rudder in turn direction

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More bank, less rudder in turn direction

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More bank, more rudder in turn direction

Question 50

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024)

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Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Flight Level 95

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Height 9500 ft

Question 51

Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?

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Cumulus and stratiform clouds

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Thunderstorm and shower clouds

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Stratiform and ice clouds

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Layered and lifted clouds

Question 52

Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, it should be left without delay

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Flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained.

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation.

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Flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited.

Question 53

An energy-compensated vertical speed indicator (VSI) shows during stationary glide the vertical speed...

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Of the airmass flown through

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Of the glider through surrounding air

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Of the glider plus movement of the air

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Of the glider minus movement of the air

Question 54

Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?

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7600

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2000

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7000

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7700

Question 55

Regularity messages are messages...

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

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Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

Question 56

The occurrence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

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During a turn

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During a straight horizontal flight

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During a climb

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During a descent

Question 57

Who provides search and rescue service?

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Both military and civil organisations

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Only civil organisations

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Only military organisations

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International approved organisations

Question 58

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV?

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°

Question 59

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

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"06L" and "06R"

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"26" and "26R"

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"18" and "18-2"

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"24" and "25"

Question 60

During airtow, in a turn the glider plane gets into an outward off-set position. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Take up same bank angle as towing plane and return glider plane to a position behind towing plane using rudder pedals

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Return glider plane to a position behind towing plane by a smaller curve radius using strong inputs on rudder pedals

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Bring back glider plane to intended turning attitude using rudder and ailerons, extend spoiler flaps to reduce speed

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Initiate sideslip and let glider plane be pushed back to a position behind towing plane by increased drag

Question 61

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

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Flight information service

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Flashing information system

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Flight information system

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Flashing information service

Question 62

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR?

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TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

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TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

Question 63

Measured pressure distribution in MSL and corresponding frontal systems are displayed by the...

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Surface weather chart

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Hypsometric chart

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Prognostic chart

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Significant Weather Chart (SWC)

Question 64

Bernoulli's equation for frictionless, incompressible gases states that...

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Total pressure = dynamic pressure + static pressure

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Total pressure = dynamic pressure - static pressure

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Static pressure = total pressure + dynamic pressure

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Dynamic pressure = total pressure + static pressure

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