120 questions on 120 minutes spl-en


1 - Flying slow close to stall conditions, the left wings is lower than the right wing. How can the stall be prevented?
2 - What does a readability of 5 indicate?
3 - Which statement about the airflow around an aerofoil is correct if the angle of attack increases?
4 - What is the effect of pulling the control yoke or stick backwards?
5 - 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?
6 - (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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7 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.)
8 - 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?
9 - The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.
10 - What ist the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?
11 - Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?
12 - During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...
13 - 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...
14 - Which of the following messages has the highest priority?
15 - The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between...
16 - Which levers in a glider's cockpit are indicated by the colors red, blue and green? Levers for usage of ...
17 - What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?
18 - A precautionary landing is a landing...
19 - The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) Siehe Anlage 2
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20 - Lower-than-standard temperature may lead to...
21 - What is the purpose of the semi-circular rule?
22 - The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...
23 - Which pressure is sensed by the Pitot tube?
24 - Moderate to severe turbulence has to be expected...
25 - What is the diffeence between spin and spiral dive?
26 - How are two parallel runways designated?
27 - Stabilization around the lateral axis during cruise is achieved by the...
28 - A gliding plane being airtowed gets into an excessive high position behind the towing plane. What action by the glider pilot can prevent further danger for glider and towing plane?
29 - What landing technique is recommended for landing on a down-hill gras area?
30 - In case of a cable break during winch launch, what actions should be taken in the correct order?
31 - What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"?
32 - Which answer is correct concerning stress?
33 - Clouds in high layers are referred to as...
34 - What is the meaning of the yellow arc on the airspeed indicator?
35 - With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air?
36 - During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?
37 - The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing
38 - During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with an increasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?
39 - Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause...
40 - An energy-compensated vertical speed inicator (VSI) shows during stationary glide the vertical speed...
41 - Which cockpit instruments are connected to the static port?
42 - The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...
43 - Which statement about a rhumb line is correct?
44 - What are the air masses that Central Europe is mainly influenced by?
45 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?
46 - What wind is reportet as 225/15 ?
47 - During a cross-country flight, you approach a downwind turning point. The point should be taken ... (2,00 P.)
48 - 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...
49 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?
50 - In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?
51 - An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by...
52 - What temperatures are most dangerous with respect to airframe icing?
53 - How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?
54 - Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?
55 - Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?
56 - After getting around a turning point, what should a glider pilot be prepared for? (2,00 P.)
57 - What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?
58 - 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?
59 - A gliding plane is about to pitch down due to stall. What rudder input can prevent nose-dive and spin?
60 - Regarding the type of cloud, precipitation is classified as...
61 - Despite several attempts, the landing gear can be extended, but not locked. How should the landing be conducted?
62 - Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?
63 - Which statement about lift and angle of attack is correct?
64 - While planning a cross country gliding flight, what ground structure should be avoided enroute?
65 - What pressure pattern may result from cold-air inflow in high tropospheric layers?
66 - 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?
67 - What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?
68 - The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...
69 - Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?
70 - Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?
71 - The empty weight and the corresponding center of gravity (CG) of an aircraft are initially determined...
72 - Which design feature can compensate for adverse yaw?
73 - Before the launch using a parallel-cable winch, the glider pilot realizes the second cable laying close to his glider about to launch. What actions should be taken by the glider pilot?
74 - What has to be expected with ice accretion on wings?
75 - Which direction corresponds to 'compass north' (CN)?
76 - An off-field landing with tailwind is inevitable. How should the landing be conducted?
77 - What must be considered for cross-border flights?
78 - The center of gravity has to be located...
79 - What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"?
80 - What distance can be covered during a glide in a glider plane with glide ratio 1/30 from a height of 1500 m? (Neglect wind and thermal effects)
81 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?
82 - Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?
83 - The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4
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84 - Two engine-driven aircraft are flying on crossing courses at the same altitude. Which one has to divert?
85 - What is the function of the horizontal tail (among other things)?
86 - Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?
87 - Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...
88 - Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?
89 - What is the distance from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 12°11'E)? See annex (NAV-031) Siehe Anlage 2
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90 - What is the meaning of the red range on the airspeed indicator?
91 - What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?
92 - The term ‚magnetic course' (MC) is defined as...
93 - What could be a reason for changing the runway indicators at aerodromes (e.g. from runway 06 to runway 07)?
94 - What engines are commonly used with Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)?
95 - In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?
96 - What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")?
97 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?
98 - What is the usual direction of movement of a polar front low?
99 - What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?
100 - Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...
101 - Along with other gliders, you are circling in a thermal updraft. Who determines the direction of circling?
102 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?
103 - Which are the advantages of sandwich structures?
104 - Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?
105 - With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?
106 - What is a latent error?
107 - A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...
108 - "Longitudinal stability" is referred to as stability around which axis?
109 - An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 220° at a constant TAS of 220 kt. The wind vector is 270°/50 kt. The ground speed (GS) equals...
110 - Which information from a ground station does not require readback?
111 - Number 3 in the drawing corresponds to the... See figure (PFA-010) Siehe Anlage 1
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112 - What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"?
113 - In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?
114 - Distress messages contain...
115 - What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF?
116 - Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 1? See figure (PFA-009) Siehe Anlage 2
117 - What is the purpose of winglets?
118 - An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The groundspeed (GS) equals...
119 - From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?
120 - What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?