Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

With Central European Time (CET) given as UTC+1, what UTC time corresponds to 1700 CET?

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1600 UTC.

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1500 UTC.

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1700 UTC.

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1800 UTC.

Question 2

The critical angle of attack...

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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 3

What wind conditions can be expected in areas showing large distances between isobars?

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Variable winds, formation of local wind systems

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Strong prevailing westerly winds with rapid veering

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Strong prevailing easterly winds with rapid backing

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Formation of local wind systems with strong prevailing westerly winds

Question 4

Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year ...

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Over oceanic areas at latitues around 30°N/S.

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In tropical areas, close to the equator.

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In areeas showing extensive lifting processes.

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In mid latitudes along the polar front

Question 5

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

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Unlimited

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12 years

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6 months

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12 months

Question 6

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

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Weight and balance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

Question 7

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

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Human failure.

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Technical failure.

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Meteorological influences.

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Geographical influences.

Question 8

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 9

(For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 5

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 10

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 distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°].

Question 11

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

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46 NM

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46 km

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78 km

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78 km

Question 12

Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...

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Parallel to the isobars.

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At an angle of 30° to the isobars towards low pressure.

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Perpendicular to the isobars.

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Perpendicular to the isohypses.

Question 13

Two aeroplanes are flying on crossing tracks. Which one has to divert?

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The aircraft which flies from right to left has the right of priority

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Both have to divert to the lef

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The aircraft which flies from left to right has the right of priority

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Both have to divert to the right

Question 14

What ist the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?

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Reflex

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Reduction

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Coherence

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Virulence

Question 15

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

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C

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B

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D

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A

Question 16

The barometric altimeter with QFE setting indicates...

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Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.

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True altitude above MSL.

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Height above MSL.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

Question 17

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 18

Which pressure is sensed by the Pitot tube?

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Total air pressure

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Dynamic air pressure

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Cabin air pressure

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Static air pressure

Question 19

Two engine-driven aircraft are flying on crossing courses at the same altitude. Which one has to divert?

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Both have to divert to the right

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Both have to divert to the left

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The lighter one has to climb

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The heavier one has to climb

Question 20

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

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Suddon 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 airplane mass

Question 21

How does a laminar boundary layer differ from a turbulent boundary layer?

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The turbulent boundary layer can follow the airfoil camber at higher angles of attack

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The laminar boundary layer is thinner and provides more skin-friction drag

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The laminar boundary layer produces lift, the turbulent boundary layer produces drag

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The turbulent boundary layer is thicker and provides less skin-friction drag

Question 22

The term "inclination" is defined as...

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Angle between earth's magnetic field lines and horizontal plane.

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Deviation induced by electrical fields.

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Angle between magnetic and true north

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Angle between airplane's longitudinal axis and true north.

Question 23

Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace "E"?

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VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic

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VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic

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VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic

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IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic

Question 24

During approch to the next updraft, the vertical speed indicator reads 3 m/s descent. Within the updraft you expect a mean rate of climb of 2 m/s. According McCready, how should you adjust the speed during approach of the updraft?

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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 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 25

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 26

Information about maxmimum allowed airspeeds can be found where?

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POH, Cockpit panel, airspeed indicator

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Airspeed indicator, cockpit panel and AIP part ENR

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POH, approach chart, vertical speed indicator

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POH and posting in briefing room

Question 27

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

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Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

Question 28

For a short flight from A to B the pilot extracts the following information from an aeronautical chart: True course: 245°. Magnetic variation: 7° W The magnetic course (MC) equals...

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252°.

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238°.

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245°.

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007°.

Question 29

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

Question 30

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 31

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 32

What frontal line divides subtropical air from polar cold air, in particular across Central Europe?

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Polar front

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Warm front

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Cold front

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Occlusion

Question 33

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 34

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

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"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Rash during decompression sickness

Question 35

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 gliging performance at high speed.

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Increase of lift and turning manoeuvering capabilities.

Question 36

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

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Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress

Question 37

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 38

The distance between two airports is 220 NM. On an aeronautical navigation chart the pilot measures 40.7 cm for this distance. The chart scale is...

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1 : 1000000.

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1 : 500000

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1 : 250000.

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1 : 2000000.

Question 39

What ground features should preferrably be used for orientation during visual flight?

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Rivers, railroads, highways

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Power lines

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Farm tracks and creeks

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Border lines

Question 40

The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...

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Variation.

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Heading.

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Deviation

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Inclination.

Question 41

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 42

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

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Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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Careful walkaround procedure

Question 43

What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation?

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300000 km/s

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123000 m/s

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123000 km/s

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300000 m/s

Question 44

The mass loaded on the plane is lower than the minimum load required by the load sheet. What action has to be taken?

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Load ballast weight up to minimum load

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Trim aircraft to "pitch down"

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Change pilot seat position

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Change incident angle of elevator

Question 45

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 46

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

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Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Extroverted - unstable

Question 47

The symbol labeled (1) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

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Cold front.

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Front aloft.

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Occlusion.

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Warm front.

Question 48

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 49

A glider pilot has to conduct an off-field landing in a mountainous region. The only available landing site is highly inclined. How should the landing be conducted?

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Approach with increased speed, quick flare to follow the inclined ground

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Approach down the ridge with increased speed, push according to ground level during landing

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According to prevailant wind, approach and land parallel to the ridge with headwind

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Approach with minimum speed, careful flare when reaching the landing site

Question 50

The load factor "n" describes the relationship between...

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Lift and weight

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Weight and thrust.

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Drag and lift

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Thrust and drag.

Question 51

During approach, tower provides the following information: "Wind 15 knots, gusts 25 knots". How should the landing be performed?

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Approach with increased speed, correct changes in attitude with firm rudder inputs

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Approach with minimum speed, correct changes in attitude with careful rudder inputs

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Approach with normal speed, maintain speed using spoiler flaps

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Approach with increased speed, avoid usage of spoiler flaps

Question 52

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 53

At stationary glide and the same mass, what is the difference when using a thick airfoild instead of a thinner airfoil?

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More drag, same lift

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Less drag, less lift

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More drag, less lift

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Less drag, same lift

Question 54

How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases

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Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases

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Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases

Question 55

The laminar boundary layer on the aerofoil is located between...

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The stagnation point and the transition point.

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The stagnation point and the center of pressure.

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The transition point and the separation point.

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The transition point and the center of pressure.

Question 56

When commencing a steep turn, what has to be considered by the pilot?

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Commence turn with increased speed according to aimed bank angle

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After achieving bank angle, reduce yaw using opposite rudder

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Commence turn with reduced speed according to aimed bank angle

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After achieving bank angle, push the elevator to increase speed

Question 57

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing tailwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 58

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

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Mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Certificate of airworthiness

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Performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Documentation of the annual inspection.

Question 59

What type of fog emerges if humid and almost saturated air, is forced to rise upslope of hills or shallow mountains by the prevailling wind?

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Orographic fog

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Advection fog

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Steaming fog

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Radiation fog

Question 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

Which option states a benefit of wing washout?

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At high angles of attack the effectiveness of the aileron is retained as long as possible

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With the washout the form drag reduces at high speeds

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Greater hardness because the wing can withstand more torsion forces

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Structurally the wing is made more rigid against rotation

Question 64

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

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