Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

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21 %

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78 %

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12 %

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18.9 %

Question 2

Which of the following options is likely to produce large induced drag?

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Small aspect ratio

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Large aspect ratio

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Low lift coefficients

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Tapered wings

Question 3

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 4

The trim tab at the elevator is defelected upwards. In which position is the corresponding indicator?

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Nose-down position

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Neutral position

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Nose-up position

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Laterally trimmed

Question 5

The center of pressure is the theoretical point of origin of...

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All aerodynamic forces of the profile.

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Only the resulting total drag.

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Gravity forces of the profile.

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Gravity and aerodynamic forces.

Question 6

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 7

Rudder deflections result in a turn of the aeroplane around the...

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Vertical axis.

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Rudder axis.

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Lateral axis

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Longitudinal axis.

Question 8

What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance?

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Increase of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Increase of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

Question 9

The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is...

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12 Months.

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48 Months.

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24 Months.

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60 Months.

Question 10

Bernoulli's equation for frictionless, incompressible gases states that...

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Total pressure = dynamic pressure + static pressure.

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Total pressure = dynamic pressure - static pressure.

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Static pressure = total pressure + dynamic pressure

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Dynamic pressure = total pressure + static pressure.

Question 11

What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")?

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Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

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Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

Question 12

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 13

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

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Balance arm.

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Lever.

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Torque.

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Span width.

Question 14

QFE is the...

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Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield.

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

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Magnetic bearing to a station.

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Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA).

Question 15

Given: Ground speed (GS): 160 kt. True course (TC): 177°. Wind vector (W/WS): 140°/20 kt. The true heading (TH) equals...

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173°.

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180°

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169°.

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184°.

Question 16

Water ballast increases wing load by 40%. By what percentage does the minimum speed of the glider plane increase?

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18%

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100%

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40%

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200%

Question 17

The character of an air mass is given by what properties?

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Region of origin and track during movement

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Wind speed and tropopause height

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Environmental lapse rate at origin

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Temperatures at origin and present region

Question 18

Which factor shortens landing distance?

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Strong head wind

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Heavy rain

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High pressure altitude

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High density altitude

Question 19

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

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After passing of a cold front

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Before passing of an occlusion

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During Foehn at the lee side

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After passing of a warm front

Question 20

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 21

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 22

What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?

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They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

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They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

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To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

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To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

Question 23

With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST?

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1400 UTC.

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1600 UTC.

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1700 UTC.

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1500 UTC.

Question 24

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 25

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 26

What pressure pattern can be observed at a lift-generating wing profile at positive angle of attack?

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Low pressure is created above, higher pressure below the profile

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Pressure above remains unchanged, higher pressure is created below the profile

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High pressure is created above, lower pressure below the profile

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Pressure below remains unchanged, lower pressure is created above the profile

Question 27

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 28

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

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

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

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

Question 29

What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?

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VHF

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MF

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LF

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HF

Question 30

Which answer completes the flight plan (marked cells)? See annex (NAV-014) (3,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

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TH: 185°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.

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TH: 173°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.

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TH: 173°. MH: 174°. MC: 178°.

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TH: 185°. MH: 185°. MC: 180°.

Question 31

The term "center of gravity" is defined as...

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Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.

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Another designation for the neutral point.

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The heaviest point on an aeroplane.

Question 32

Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centers and fronts?

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Surface weather chart

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Wind chart

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Prognostic chart

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Hypsometric chart

Question 33

Which statement concerning the angle of attack is correct?

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A too large angle of attack may result in a loss of lift

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Increasing the angle of attack results in decreasing lift

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The angle of attack cannot be negative

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The angle of attack is constant throughout the flight

Question 34

Which type of ice forms by large, supercooled droplets hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?

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Clear ice

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Hoar frost

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Rime ice

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Mixed ice

Question 35

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 36

An energy-compensated vertical speed inicator (VSI) shows during stationary glide the vertical speed...

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Of the airmass flown through.

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Of the glider through surrounding air

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Of the glider plus movement of the air

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Of the glider minus movement of the air.

Question 37

Differential aileron deflection is used to...

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Keep the adverse yaw low.

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Reduce wake turbulence.

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Avoid a stall at low angles of attack.

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Increase the rate of descent.

Question 38

Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency?

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7700

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7500

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7000

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7600

Question 39

Pressure drag, interference drag and friction drag belong to the group of the...

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Parasite drag

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Main resistance.

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Induced drag.

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Total drag.

Question 40

Durig flight close to aerodrome in about 250 m AGL you encouter strong descent and go for a safety landing. What speed should be flown when heading towards the airfield?

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Best glide speed plus additionals for downdrafts and wind

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Best glide speed

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Minimum rate of descent speed

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Maximum manoeuvering speed VA

Question 41

What change of wind direction can be expected during the passage of a polar front low in Central Europe?

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Veering wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Veering wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

Question 42

A boundary between a cold polar air mass and a warm subtropical air mass showing no horizontal displacement is called...

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Stationary front.

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Cold front.

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Warm front.

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Occluded front.

Question 43

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 44

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 45

The occurence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

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During a turn.

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During a straight horizontal flight.

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During a climb.

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During a descent.

Question 46

What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?

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Going around

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Pulling up

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No landing

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Approach canceled

Question 47

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 48

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

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One time

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Two times

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Four times

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Three times

Question 49

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 50

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

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10 to 20 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

Question 51

What is the meaning of an area marked as "TMZ"?

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Transponder Mandatory Zone

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Transportation Management Zone

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Touring Motorglider Zone

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Traffic Management Zone

Question 52

Point A on the Earth's surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50'27''N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A?

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51°50'27'N'

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53°50'27''N

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49°50'27''N

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43°50'27''N

Question 53

The term "runway" is defined as a...

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters.

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Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

Question 54

Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?

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Ellipsoid

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Sphere of ecliptical shape

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Flat plate

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Perfect sphere

Question 55

The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...

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Distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass.

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Distance of a mass from the center of gravity

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Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

Question 56

A plane flying below an extended Cumulus cloud developing into a thunderstorm, the glider plane quickly approaches the cloud base. What actions have to be taken by the glider pilot?

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Extend spoiler flaps within speed limits, leave thermal lift area with maximum permissable speed

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Fasten seat belts, be aware of severe gust during further thermaling

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Reduce to minimum speed, leave thermal lift area in a flat turn

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Climb into thunderstorm cloud, continue flight using instruments

Question 57

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 3

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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 58

The height of the tropopause of the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) is at...

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36000 ft.

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5500 ft

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48000 ft.

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11000 ft.

Question 59

The angle of attack is the angle between...

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The chord line and the oncoming airflow.

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The chord line and the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane.

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The wing and the fuselage of an aeroplane

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The undisturbed airflow and the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane.

Question 60

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Oxygen transport

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Blood coagulation

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Blood sugar regulation

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Immune defense

Question 61

What describes "wing loading"?

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Weight per wing area

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Wing area per weight

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Drag per weight

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Drag per wing area

Question 62

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

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5 km

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1.5 km

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8 km

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10 km

Question 63

Which air traffic service is responsible for the safe conduct of flights?

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ATC (air traffic control)

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AIS (aeronautical information service)

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ALR (alerting service)

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FIS (flight information service)

Question 64

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

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0.01 percent.

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0.03 percent.

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0.1 percent.

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0.3 percent.

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