Exam quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

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Turning into the opposite direction.

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Starting a climb

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Steady turning in the same direction as before

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Starting a descent

Question 2

What negative impacts may be expected during circling overhead industrial facilities?

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Health impairments by pollutants, reduced visibility and turbulences

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Strong electrostatic charging and deterioration in radio communication

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Very poor visibility of only few hundred meters and heavy precipitation

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Extended, strong downwind areas on the lee side of the facility

Question 3

If surrounded by airflow (v > 0), any arbitrarily shaped body produces...

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Drag

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Drag and lift

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Lift without drag.

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Constant drag at any speed

Question 4

What is the function of the white blood cells (leucocytes)?

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Immune defense

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Blood coagulation

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Oxygen transport

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 5

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

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When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

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When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

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When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

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When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

Question 6

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

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Reduce stick force on the elevator

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Reduce stick force on the ailerons

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Reduce stick force on the rudder

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Reduce the adverse yaw

Question 7

What leads to a decreased stall speed Vs (IAS)?

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Decreasing weight

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Lower density

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Lower altitude

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Higher load factor

Question 8

An aeroplane has a heading of 090°. The distance which has to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aeroplane is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What is the corrected heading to reach the arrival aerodrome directly?

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12° to the right

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18° to the right

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9° to the right

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6° to the right

Question 9

Rotation around the vertical axis is called...

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Yawing

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Slipping

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Pitching

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Rolling

Question 10

How does inflowing cold air affect the shape and vertical distance between pressure layers?

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Decrease in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)

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Increasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)

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Decreasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)

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Increase in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)

Question 11

How are two parallel runways designated?

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway "R"

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway remains unchanged

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The left runway remains unchanged, the right runway designator is increased by 1

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The left runway gets the suffix "-1", the right runway "-2"

Question 12

What engines are commonly used with Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)?

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4-cylinder 4-stroke

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2 plate Wankel

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2 Cylinder Diesel

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4 Cylinder 2 stroke

Question 13

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

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Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Standard European Routes of the Air

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Specialized Radar Approach

Question 14

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 15

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 16

The centre of gravity has to be located...

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Between the front and the rear C.G. limit

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Behind the rear C.G. limit

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In front of the front C.G. limit

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Right of the lateral C.G. limit

Question 17

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 18

The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005)

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Warm front

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Front aloft

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Cold front

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Occlusion

Question 19

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

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1029 UTC

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1045 UTC

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1129 UTC

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1146 UTC

Question 20

Where is interference drag generated?

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At the wing root

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At the ailerons

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At the gear

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Near the wing tips

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

What impression may be caused when approaching a runway with an upslope?

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An overshoot

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An undershoot

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A landing beside the centreline

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A hard landing

Question 25

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

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Error chain.

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Procedure for an emergency landing

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Optimal problem solution

Question 26

The ratio of span and mean chord length is referred to as...

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Aspect ratio

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Trapezium shape

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Tapering

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Wing sweep

Question 27

What is referred to as mountain wind?

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Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night

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Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night

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Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime

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Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime

Question 28

When has a pre-flight check to be done?

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

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After every build-up of the aeroplane

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Once a month, with TMG once a day

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Before flight operation and before every flight

Question 29

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

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Flight information service

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Flashing information system

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Flight information system

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Flashing information service

Question 30

Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)?

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Non-accelerated straight and level flight

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Head movements during turns

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Turbulence in level flight

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Flying under the influence of alcohol

Question 31

Is it possible to enter airspace C with a glider plane?

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Yes, but only with approval of the respective ATC unit

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Yes, but only with transponder activated

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No

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With restrictions, in case of less air traffic

Question 32

What is the meaning of the yellow arc on the airspeed indicator?

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Flight only in calm weather with no gusts to avoid overload

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Cautious use of flaps or brakes to avoid overload

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Speed for best glide can be found in this area

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Optimum speed while being towed behind aircraft

Question 33

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate should be assumed with a mean value of:

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0,6° C / 100 m.

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1,0° C / 100 m.

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2° C / 1000 ft.

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0° C / 100 m.

Question 34

When airtowing using side-located latch, the sailplane tends to...

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Show enhanced pitch up moment

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Show particularly stable flight characteristics

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Quickly turn around longitudinal axis

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Show enhanced turn to latch-mounted side

Question 35

Which factor can lead to human error?

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The bias to see what we expect to see

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Proper use of checklists

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Double check of relevant actions

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Question 36

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 37

Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, it should be left without delay

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Flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained.

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation.

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Flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited.

Question 38

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

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Twelve o'clock

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One two

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One two hundred

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One two o'clock

Question 39

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

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78 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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1 %

Question 40

Where are the two polar circles?

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23.5° north and south of the poles

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23.5° north and south of the equator

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At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N

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20.5° south of the poles

Question 41

In case of cable break during airtow, a longer part of the cable remains attached to the glider plane. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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When in safe height, drop cable overhead empty terrain or overhead airfield

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Decouple immediately and proceed with coupling unlatched

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Conduct normal approach, release cable immediately after ground contact

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Perform low approach and request information about cable length by airfield controller, decouple if necessary

Question 42

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 43

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 44

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

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061°

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241°

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055°

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235°

Question 45

In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600?

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Loss of radio

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Hijacking

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Emergency

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Flight into clouds

Question 46

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 47

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

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Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines

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Acceleration of the aeroplane

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Temperature variations

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Deviation in the cockpit

Question 48

What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator?

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60 NM

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111 NM

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60 km

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1 NM

Question 49

Which constructive feature has the purpose to reduce steering forces?

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Aerodynamic rudder balance

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T-tail

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Differential aileron deflection

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Vortex generators

Question 50

In which situation is radio mandatory zone (RMZ) entry allowed without establishing radio contact?

Accepted Answer

Approval has been granted before

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There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit

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It is the aerodrome of departure

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It is the destination aerodrome

Question 51

Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)?

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FIS (flight information service) ALR (alerting service)

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ATC (air traffic control) FIS (flight information service)

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ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service) SAR (search and rescue)

Question 52

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 53

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR?

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TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

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TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

Question 54

What is the meaning of the red range on the airspeed indicator?

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Speed which must not be exceeded regardless of circumstances

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Speed which must not be exceeded within bumpy air

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Speed which must not be exceeded with flaps extended

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Speed which must not be exceeded in turns with more than 45° bank

Question 55

What is referred to as torsion-stiffed leading edge?

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Both-side planked leading edge (from edge to cross-beam) to support torsion forces

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The part of the main cross-beam to support torsion forces

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Special shape of the leading edge

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The point where the torsion moment on a wing begins to decrease

Question 56

What conditions are favourable for the formation of thunderstorms?

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Warm humid air, conditionally unstable environmental lapse rate

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Calm winds and cold air, overcast cloud cover with St or As.

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Warm and dry air, strong inversion layer

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Clear night over land, cold air and patches of fog

Question 57

What is the call sign of the aerodrome control?

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Tower

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Ground

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Control

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Airfield

Question 58

What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?

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80 m more than before

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Zero

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80 m less than before

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Values depending on QNH

Question 59

The angle of descent is defined as...

Accepted Answer

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

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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5000 m

Question 61

What is the gas composition of "air"?

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

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Oxygen 78 % Water vapour 21 % Nitrogen 1 %

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

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

Question 62

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)

Accepted Answer

45 km

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30 km

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45 NM

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81 NM

Question 63

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

Accepted Answer

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 64

The centre of gravity (CG) defines...

Accepted Answer

The point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass

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The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centres of gravity of all masses are referenced

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The distance from the datum to the position of a mass

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The product of mass and balance arm

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