Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

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 3

During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...

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1013.25 hPa

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Local QFE

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Local QNH

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1030.25 hPa

Question 4

What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?

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Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog

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Changing weather with passing of frontal lines

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

Question 5

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 6

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 7

The trim wheel or lever in the cockpit is moved aft by the pilot. What effect does this action have on the trim tab and on the elevator?

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The trim tab moves down, the elevator moves up

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The trim tab moves up, the elevator moves down

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The trim tab moves up, the elevator moves up

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The trim tab moves down, the elevator moves down

Question 8

During final approach, you realize that you missed to extend the gear. How should the landing be conducted?

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You land without gear, and carefully touch down with minimum speed

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You extend the gear immediately and land as usual

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You retract flaps, extend the gear and land as usual

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You land without gear with higher than usual speed

Question 9

Where does the inclination reach its lowest value?

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At the magnetic equator

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At the geographic equator

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At the geographic poles

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At the magnetic poles

Question 10

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

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Smoking

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Alcohol

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Unhealthy food

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Little sleep

Question 11

Which are the advantages of sandwich structures?

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Low weight, high stiffness, high stability, and high strength

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High temperature durability and low weight

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High strength and good formability

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Good formability and high temperature durability

Question 12

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?

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Extreme stress on the structure of the glider plane

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A higher altitude can be reached using this technique

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This technique can compensate for insufficient wind correction

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Only by this sudden jerk the release of the cable can be assured

Question 13

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"?

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Affirm

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Yes

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Affirmative

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Roger

Question 14

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 15

What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear?

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When a shower is visible close to the airfield

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Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds

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Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage

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During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the airfield

Question 16

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

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Thunderstorms

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Fog

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Stable high pressure areas

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Invernal warm front

Question 17

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...

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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 18

With decreasing air density the airflow speed increases at stall speed (TAS) and vice versa. How has a final approach to be conducted on a hot summer day?

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With unchanged speed indication (IAS)

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With increased speed indication (IAS)

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With decreased speed indication (IAS)

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With additional speed according POH

Question 19

What has to be considered for the speed during approach and landing?

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Weight and wind speed

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Wind speed and weight

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Altitude and weight

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Wind speed and Altitude

Question 20

Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off?

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Ready for departure

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Request take-off

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Ready for start-up

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Ready

Question 21

On approach, wind shear suddenly decreases the tailwind. Without pilot correction, what is the immediate effect?

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The approach path becomes higher and IAS increases.

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The approach path becomes lower and IAS decreases.

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The approach path becomes lower and IAS increases.

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The approach path remains unchanged and only groundspeed changes.

Question 22

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 23

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

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Macho and invulnerability

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

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Self-abandonment and macho

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Impulsivity and carefulness

Question 24

What is the distance from VOR Sheffield (SHF) (53°02'N, 001°27'W) to Newark (EGNW) (53°11'N, 000°49'W)?

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24 NM

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42 NM

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24 km

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42 km

Question 25

Which statement about lift and angle of attack is correct?

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Increasing the angle of attack too far may result in a loss of lift and an airflow separation

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Increasing the angle of attack results in less lift being generated by the aerofoil

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Decreasing the angle of attack results in more drag being generated by the aerofoil

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Too large angles of attack can lead to an exponential increase in lift

Question 26

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 27

During thermal soaring, another sailplane is following close by. What should be done to avoid a collision?

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You increase speed to achieve a position opposite in the circle

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You reduce speed to let the other sailplane fly by

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You reduce bank to achieve a larger turn radius

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You increase bank to be better seen from the other sailplane

Question 28

Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found?

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AIP

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AIC

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ICAO chart 1:500000

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NOTAM

Question 29

When flying into heavy snowfall, most dangerous will be the...

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Sudden loss of visibility

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Sudden blockage of pitot-static system

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Sudden increase of airframe icing

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Sudden increase in aeroplane mass

Question 30

The elevator moves an aeroplane around the...

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Lateral axis

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Vertical axis

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Longitudinal axis

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Elevator axis

Question 31

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 32

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 33

The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the...

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Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole

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Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole

Question 34

The glide ratio of a sailplane can be improved by which measures?

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Cleaning, correct speed, retractable gear, taped gaps between wing and fuselage

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Higher aeroplane mass, thin airfoil, taped gaps between wing and fuselage

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Lower aeroplane mass, correct speed, retractable gear

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Forward C.G. position, correct speed, taped gaps between wing and fuselage

Question 35

How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight?

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VOLMET

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GAMET

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METAR

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AIRMET

Question 36

How can a pilot confirm a search and rescue signal on ground in flight?

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Rock the wings

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Push the rudder in both directions multiple times

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Fly in a parabolic flight path multiple times

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Deploy and retract the landing flaps multiple times

Question 37

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

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OBST

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OBTC

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OST

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OBS

Question 38

What has to be checked before any change in direction during glide?

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Check for free airspace in desired direction

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Check for turn to be flown coordinated

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Check for thermal clouds

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Check for loose object secured

Question 39

In a METAR, "(moderate) showers of rain" are designated by the identifier...

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SHRA

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+TSRA

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TS

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+RA

Question 40

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

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Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Binocular vision.

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Colour blindness.

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Rapid eye movements.

Question 41

What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"?

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Distress phase

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Alerting phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Rescue phase

Question 42

The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state...

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In which the aircraft is registered

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Of the residence of the owner

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In which the airworthiness review is done

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In which the aircraft is constructed.

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

What has to be considered when overflying mountain ridges?

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Turbulence, therefore slightly increase speed

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Turbulence, reduce to minimum speed

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Do not overfly national parks

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Use circling birds to find thermal cells

Question 47

The Caution Area is marked on an airspeed indicator by what color?

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Yellow

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Red

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Green

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White

Question 48

Complacency is a risk due to...

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Increased cockpit automation

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The high error rate of technical systems

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The high number of mistakes normally made by humans

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Better training options for young pilots

Question 49

Of what shape is a landing direction indicator?

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T

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A straight arrow

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L

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An angled arrow

Question 50

A Grey-out is the result of...

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Positive g-forces

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Hyperventilation

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Tiredness

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Hypoxia

Question 51

Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The ground speed (GS) equals...

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125 kt

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120 kt

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131 kt

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117 kt

Question 52

Which effect does a decreasing airspeed have on the induced drag during a horizontal and stable cruise flight?

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The induced drag will increase

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The induced drag will slightly decrease

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The induced drag will collapse

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The induced drag will remain constant

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

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 54

What is the function of the horizontal tail (among other things)?

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To stabilise the aeroplane around the lateral axis

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To stabilise the aeroplane around the longitudinal axis

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To initiate a curve around the vertical axis

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To stabilise the aeroplane around the vertical axis

Question 55

"Longitudinal stability" is referred to as stability around which axis?

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Lateral axis

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Propeller axis

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Longitudinal axis

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Vertical axis

Question 56

What is the correct phrase with respect to wake turbulence to indicate that a light aircraft is following an aircraft of a higher wake turbulence category?

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Caution wake turbulence

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Be careful wake winds

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Danger jet blast

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Attention propwash

Question 57

An aircraft cruises on a heading of 180° with a true airspeed of 100 kt. The wind comes from 180° with 30 kt. Neglecting instrument and position errors, which will be the approximate reading of the airspeed indicator?

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100 kt

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130 kt

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30 kt

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70 kt

Question 58

How are rhumb lines and great circles depicted on a direct Mercator chart?

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Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: curved lines

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Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: straight lines

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Rhumb lines: curved lines Great circles: straight lines

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Rhumb lines: curved lines Great circles: curved lines

Question 59

The airspeed indicator is unserviceable. The aeroplane may only be operated...

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When the airspeed indicator is fully functional again

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If no maintenance organisation is around

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If only airfield patterns are flown

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When a GPS with speed indication is used during flight

Question 60

Given: True course: 255°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 200°/10 kt. The true heading equals...

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250°

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265°

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275°

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245°

Question 61

Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?

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Cumulus stage

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Dissipating stage

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Mature stage

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Upwind stage

Question 62

What type of turbulence is typically found close to the ground on the lee side during Foehn conditions?

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Turbulence in rotors

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Clear-air turbulence (CAT)

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Inversion turbulence

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Thermal turbulence

Question 63

What is the purpose of winglets?

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Reduction of induced drag.

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To increase efficiency of aspect ratio

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Increase gliding performance at high speed

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Increase of lift and turning manoeuvring capabilities

Question 64

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

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