Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

How are two parallel runways designated?

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway "R"

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway remains unchanged

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The left runway remains unchanged, the right runway designator is increased by 1

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The left runway gets the suffix "-1", the right runway "-2"

Question 2

The distance between the center of gravity and the datum is called...

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Balance arm.

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Lever.

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Torque.

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Span width.

Question 3

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

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To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

Question 4

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?

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12000 feet

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5000 feet

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22000 feet

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7000 feet

Question 5

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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Altocumulus lenticularis

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Cumulonimbus

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Cumulonimbus

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Altocumulus Castellanus

Question 6

Flying slow close to stall conditions, the left wings 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 reight, gain some speed, push slightly on the elevator, all rudders neutral

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Airleron to the right, push slighty on the elevator, gain some speed, all rudders neutral

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

Question 7

The term 'civil twilight' is defined as...

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the true horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

Question 8

When do you expect wind shear?

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During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 9

What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"?

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I have received all of your last transmission

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

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 10

What is the result of extending flaps with increasing aerofoil camber?

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Minimum speed decreases

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Maximum permissable speed increases

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Minimum speed increases

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C.G. position moves forward

Question 11

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

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7600

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7500

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7700

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7000

Question 12

During a winch launch, after reaching full climb attitude, the airspeed indicator fails. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Continue launch to normal altitude, use horizontal image and airstream noise for pattern and landing right away

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Continue launch to normal altitude, use horizontal image and airstream noise to conduct flight as planned

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Try to re-establish airspeed indication by abrupt changes of speed during launch

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Push elevator, decouple cable and perform short pattern with minimum speed

Question 13

With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air?

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At the polar front

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At the equator

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At the subtropical high pressure belt

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At the geographic poles

Question 14

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

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Altitude

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Height of ionosphere

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Twilight error

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Shoreline effect

Question 15

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

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Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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White blood cells (leucocytes)

Question 16

What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact?

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Using all characters

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

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Using the first two characters only

Question 17

What is a latent error?

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An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

Question 18

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

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Point D

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Point B

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Point C

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Point A

Question 19

With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?

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Incident Serious incident Accident

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Event Crash Disaster

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Event Serious event Accident

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Happening Event Serious event

Question 20

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

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To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

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The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000

Question 21

What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?

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Scattered Cu clouds

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Overcast low stratus

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Overcast Ns clouds

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

Question 22

What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower?

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Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF

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Dusseldorf Tower over

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Tower from D-EAZF

Question 23

Rotation around the lateral axis is called...

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Pitching.

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Yawing.

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Rolling.

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Stalling.

Question 24

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

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Point B

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Point C

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Point D

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Point A

Question 25

The center 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 product of mass and balance arm

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

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

Question 26

What types of boundary layers can be found on an aerofoil?

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Laminar layer at the leading wing areas, turbulent boundary layer at the trailing areas

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Laminar boundary layer along the complete upper surface with non-separated airflow

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Turbulent layer at the leading wing areas, laminar boundary layer at the trailing areas

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Turbulent boundary layer along the complete upper surface with separated airflow

Question 27

What kind of information should be included in an urgency message?

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Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude

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Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude

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Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude

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Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude

Question 28

Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected?

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After passing of a cold front

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Before passing of an occlusion

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During Foehn at the lee side

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After passing of a warm front

Question 29

(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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C

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D

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B

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A

Question 30

The total weight of an aeroplane is acting vertically through the...

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Center of gravity

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Stagnation point.

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Center of pressure.

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Neutral point.

Question 31

What is the mass of a "cube of air" with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA?

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1,225 kg

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0,01225 kg

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0,1225 kg

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12,25 kg

Question 32

Where is interference drag generated?

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At the wing root

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At the ailerons

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At the the gear

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Near the wing tips

Question 33

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

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Traffic information

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Altimeter setting

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Heading

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Taxi instructions

Question 34

What is indicated by "buffeting" noticable at elevator stick?

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Too slow, wing airflow stalled

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C.G. position too far ahead

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Glider plane very dirty

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Too fast, turbulence bubbles hitting on aileron

Question 35

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

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Product of a mass and a balance arm.

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Sum of a mass and a balance arm.

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Difference of a mass and a balance arm.

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Quotient of a mass and a balance arm.

Question 36

After getting around a turning point, what should a glider pilot be prepared for? (2,00 P.)

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For a changed cloud picture due to the apparently changed position of the sun

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For weakening thermals due to the progressing time

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For a changed horizontal picture due to lower cloud bases

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For increased cloud dissipation due to the progressing time

Question 37

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...

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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 38

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

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Eustachian tube.

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Inner ear.

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Eardrum.

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Cochlea.

Question 39

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 40

What change in thermal activity may be expected with cirrus clouds coming up from one direction and becoming more dense, blocking the sun?

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Cirrus clouds prevent insolation and impair thermal activity.

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Cirrus clouds may intensify insolation and improve thermal activity

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Cirrus clouds indicate an high-level inversion with thermal activity ongoing up to that level

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Cirrus clouds indicate instability and beginning of over-development

Question 41

In case of a cable break during winch launch, what actions should be taken in the correct order?

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Push firmly nose down, decouple cable, depending on terrain and wind decide for short pattern or landing straight ahead

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Decouple cable, therafter push nose down; at heights up to 150m GND land straight ahead with increased speed

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Initiate 180° turn and land opposite to runway heading in use, decouple cable before touch down

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Keep elevetor pulled, stabilize on minimum speed and land on remaining field length

Question 42

The ratio of span and mean chord length is referred to as...

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Aspect ratio.

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Trapezium shape.

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Tapering.

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Wing sweep.

Question 43

Which of the following options states all primary flight controls of an aircraft?

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Elevator, rudder, aileron

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Flaps, slats, speedbrakes

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Elevator, rudder, aileron, trim tabs, high-lift wing devices, power controls

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All movable parts on the aircraft which aid in controlling the aircraft

Question 44

Stabilization around the lateral axis during cruise is achieved by the...

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Horizontal stabilizer

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Wing flaps.

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Airlerons.

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Vertical rudder

Question 45

Given: True course: 165°. TAS: 90 kt. Wind: 130°/20 kt. Distance: 153 NM. The true heading equals...

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158°.

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152°.

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165°.

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126°.

Question 46

Number 3 in the drawing corresponds to the... See figure (PFA-010) Siehe Anlage 1

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Camber line.

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Thickness.

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Chord.

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Chord line.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia?

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Diving

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Blood donation

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Smoking

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Menstruation

Question 48

The center of gravity has to be located...

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

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Behind the rear C.G. limit

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In front of the front C.G. limit.

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Right of the lateral C. G. limit.

Question 49

The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called...

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Variation

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WCA.

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Inclination.

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Deviation.

Question 50

An aircraft travels 100 km in 56 minutes. The ground speed (GS) equals...

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107 km/h.

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93 kt

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198 kt.

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58 km/h

Question 51

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 1

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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 52

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

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Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Standard European Routes of the Air

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Specialized Radar Approach

Question 53

What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?

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It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft

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It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed

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Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance

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It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects

Question 54

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 55

An aircraft is flying at aFL 75 with an outside air temperature (OAT) of -9°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals...

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6250 ft.

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7000 ft.

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6750 ft

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6500 ft.

Question 56

Pressure compensation on an wing occurs at the...

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Wing tips.

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Leading edge.

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Trailing edge.

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Wing roots

Question 57

Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The flight time equals...

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48 Min.

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37 Min.

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84 Min.

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62 Min.

Question 58

What is the distance from Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E) to Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59?N, 10°28?E)? See annex (NAV-031) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

46 NM

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46 km

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78 km

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78 km

Question 59

What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

Question 60

The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates...

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Height above MSL

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True altitude above MSL.

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Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

Question 61

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC.

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Local time.

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Time zone time.

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Standard time.

Question 62

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 63

While planning a cross country gliding flight, what ground structure should be avoided enroute?

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Moist ground, water areas, marsh areas

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Stone quarries and large sand areas

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Highways, railroad tracks and channels.

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Areas with buildings, concrete and asphalt.

Question 64

From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?

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7000 feet

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2000 feet

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10000 feet

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12000 feet

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