Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

Accepted Answer

By the use of radio phraseology

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By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

Question 2

What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable?

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Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

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Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

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Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

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Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

Question 3

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 4

The centre 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 5

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

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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 6

Which statement about the airflow around an aerofoil is correct if the angle of attack increases?

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The stagnation point moves down

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The centre of pressure moves down

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The centre of pressure moves up

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The stagnation point moves up

Question 7

Which are the properties of a Lambert conformal chart?

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The chart is conformal and nearly true to scale

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The chart is conformal and an equal-area projection

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Great circles are depicted as straight lines and the chart is an equal-area projection

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Rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines and the chart is conformal

Question 8

An off-field landing with tailwind is inevitable. How should the landing be conducted?

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Approach with normal speed, expect longer flare and ground roll distance

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Approach with reduced speed, expect shorter flare and ground roll distance

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Normal approach, when reaching landing site, extend spoiler flaps and push down elevator

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Approach with increased speed without use of spoiler flaps

Question 9

What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass?

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Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines

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Acceleration of the aeroplane

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Temperature variations

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Deviation in the cockpit

Question 10

What are the primary and the secondary effects of a rudder input to the left?

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Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the left

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Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the left

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Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the right

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Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the right

Question 11

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

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1 %

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21 %

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78 %

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0.1 %

Question 12

What is the gas composition of "air"?

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Oxygen 21 % Nitrogen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

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Oxygen 78 % Water vapour 21 % Nitrogen 1 %

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Oxygen 21 % Water vapour 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

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Nitrogen 21 % Oxygen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

Question 13

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 14

How can a wind direction indicator be marked for better visibility?

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The wind direction indicator could be surrounded by a white circle

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The wind direction indicator may be mounted on top of the control tower

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The wind direction indicator could be made from green materials

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The wind direction indicator could be located on a big black surface

Question 15

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 16

What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace "B"?

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft

Question 17

When has a pre-flight check to be done?

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Before first flight of the day, and after every change of pilot

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After every build-up of the aeroplane

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Once a month, with TMG once a day

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Before flight operation and before every flight

Question 18

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

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Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas

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Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes

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Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible

Question 19

Through which factor listed below does the load factor increase during cruise flight?

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An upward gust

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Lower air density

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A forward centre of gravity

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Higher aeroplane weight

Question 20

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

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Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

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Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

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Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

Question 21

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 22

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030)

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4.500 ft MSL

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1.500 ft AGL

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2.500 ft AGL

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1.500 ft MSL

Question 23

Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in...

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Showers and thunderstorms

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Frontal weather

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation

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Stabilisation and calm weather

Question 24

Given: True course from A to B: 352°. Ground distance: 100 NM. GS: 107 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0933 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is...

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1029 UTC

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1045 UTC

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1129 UTC

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1146 UTC

Question 25

When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?

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It moves down

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In direction of rudder deflection

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It moves up

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Depends on CG position

Question 26

During a cross-country flight, visual meteorological conditions tend to become below minimum conditions. To continue the flight according to minimum visual conditions, the pilot decides to...

Accepted Answer

Turn back due to sufficient visual meteorological conditions along the previous track

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Continue the flight referring to sufficient forecasts

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Continue the flight using radio navigational features along the track

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Continue the flight using navigational aid by ATC

Question 27

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Flight information

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Info

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Advice

Question 28

Which altitude marks the lower limit where 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 29

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 30

Which constructional elements give the wing its profile shape?

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Ribs

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Planking

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Tip

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Spar

Question 31

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 32

What pressure pattern may result from cold-air inflow in high tropospheric layers?

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Formation of a low in the upper troposphere

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Alternating pressure

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Formation of a large ground low

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Formation of a high in the upper troposphere

Question 33

The movement of air flowing apart is called...

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Divergence.

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Convergence.

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Concordence.

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Subsidence.

Question 34

What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?

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Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, licence samples and validity periods

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces

Question 35

Which design feature can compensate for adverse yaw?

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Differential aileron deflection

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Wing dihedral

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Full deflection of the aileron

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Aileron trim

Question 36

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

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Flight Information Service (FIS)

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR)

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Next airport operator en-route

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

Question 37

What does a cloud coverage of "BKN" mean in a METAR weather report?

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5 to 7 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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8 eighths

Question 38

Rotation around the vertical axis is called...

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Yawing

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Slipping

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Pitching

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Rolling

Question 39

5500 m equal...

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18000 ft

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30000 ft

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7500 ft

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10000 ft

Question 40

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 41

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 42

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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5000 m

Question 43

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

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On the current frequency

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

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On a tower frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

Question 44

Which of the following messages has the highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Request QDM

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Turn left

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Wind 300 degrees, 5 knots

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QNH 1013

Question 45

What heights should be considered for landing phases with a glider plane?

Accepted Answer

150 - 200 m abeam threshold and 100 m after final approach turn

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100 m abeam threshold and 50 m after final approach turn

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300 m abeam threshold and 150 m in final approach

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500 m abeam threshold and 50 m after final approach turn

Question 46

The static pressure of gases work...

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In all directions

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Only in flow direction

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Only in the direction of the total pressure

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Only vertical to the flow direction

Question 47

Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Weight and balance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

Question 48

A glider's trim lever is used to...

Accepted Answer

Reduce stick force on the elevator

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Reduce stick force on the ailerons

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Reduce stick force on the rudder

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Reduce the adverse yaw

Question 49

Which direction corresponds to 'compass north' (CN)?

Accepted Answer

The direction to which the direct reading compass aligns due to earth's and aircraft's magnetic fields

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The most northerly part of the magnetic compass in the aircraft, where the reading takes place

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The angle between the aircraft heading and magnetic north

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographical North Pole

Question 50

Distress messages contain...

Accepted Answer

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

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Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance

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Information concerning the apron personnel and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft

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

Question 51

Off-field landing may be prone to accident when...

Accepted Answer

The decision to land off-field is made too late

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The approach is conducted using distinct approach segments

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The decision is made above minimum safe altitude

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The approach is conducted onto a harvested corn field

Question 52

What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"?

Accepted Answer

Permission for proposed action is granted

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I understand your message and will comply with it

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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...

Question 53

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

Accepted Answer

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 54

During approach 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 to McCready, how should you adjust the speed during approach of the updraft?

Accepted Answer

The McCready ring should be set to 2 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the current rate of descent (3 m/s)

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The McCready ring should be set to 2 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the sum of current rate of descent at expected rate of climb (5 m/s)

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The McCready ring should be set to 3 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the expected rate of climb (2 m/s)

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Outside of thermal cells, the McCready ring should be set to 0 m/s, the recommended speed can be read at the McCready scale next to the current rate of descent (3 m/s)

Question 55

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Regular location messages

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Approved exceptions

Question 56

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

Accepted Answer

Error chain.

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Procedure for an emergency landing

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Optimal problem solution

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF

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Dusseldorf Tower over

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D-EAZF Dusseldorf Tower

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Tower from D-EAZF

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 59

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

Accepted Answer

21 %

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78 %

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12 %

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18.9 %

Question 60

An aircraft is flying with a true airspeed (TAS) of 120 kt and experiences 35 kt tailwind. How much time is needed for a distance of 185 NM?

Accepted Answer

1 h 12 min

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2 h 11 min

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0 h 50 min

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1 h 32 min

Question 61

The elevator moves an aeroplane around the...

Accepted Answer

Lateral axis

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Vertical axis

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Longitudinal axis

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Elevator axis

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

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 63

What is the true course (TC) from Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59'N, 10°28'E) to Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E)?

Accepted Answer

061°

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241°

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055°

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235°

Question 64

What kind of defect results in loss of airworthiness of an aeroplane?

Accepted Answer

Damage to load-bearing parts

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Dirty wing leading edge

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Crack in the cabin hood plastic

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Scratch on the outer painting

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