Exam quiz Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

A precautionary landing is a landing...

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Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety

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Conducted with the flaps retracted

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Conducted without power from the engine

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Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land

Question 2

During airtow, the towing plane disappears from the glider pilot's sight. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Decouple cable immediately

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Alternate push and pull on the elevator

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Alternate turn to the left and to the right

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Extend spoiler flaps and return to normal attitude

Question 3

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

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Sudden loss of visibility

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Sudden blockage of pitot-static system

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Sudden increase of airframe icing

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Sudden increase in aeroplane mass

Question 4

With only a slight crosswind, what is the danger at take-off after the departure of a heavy aeroplane?

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Wake turbulence on or near the runway

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Wake turbulence rotate faster and higher

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Wake turbulence is amplified and distorted

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Wake turbulence twisting transverse to the runway

Question 5

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 permissible 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 6

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 7

Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?

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The aircraft flying at slower speed

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The aircraft flying at lower altitude

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The aircraft flying at higher speed

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The aircraft flying at higher altitude

Question 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?

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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 prevailing 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 9

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

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Thunderstorms

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Fog

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Stable high pressure areas

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Invernal warm front

Question 10

An off-field landing with tailwind is inevitable. How should the landing be conducted?

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Approach with normal speed, expect longer flare and ground roll distance

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Approach with reduced speed, expect shorter flare and ground roll distance

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Normal approach, when reaching landing site, extend spoiler flaps and push down elevator

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Approach with increased speed without use of spoiler flaps

Question 11

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?

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

Question 12

During flight close to aerodrome in about 250 m AGL you encounter 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 13

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 14

During a high altitude flight (6000 m MSL), the glider pilot realizes that oxygen will be consumed within a few minutes. What actions should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Extend spoiler flaps, descent with maximum permissible speed

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After depletion of oxygen, stay at that altitude no longer than 30 min

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At first indication of hypoxia, commence descent with maximum allowed speed

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Reduce oxygen flow by breathing slowly

Question 15

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 16

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

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

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You extend the gear immediately and land as usual

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You retract flaps, extend the gear and land as usual

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You land without gear with higher than usual speed

Question 17

Flying slow close to stall conditions, the left wing is lower than the right wing. How can the stall be prevented?

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Push on the elevator, keep wings level with coordinated inputs on rudder and aileron

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Aileron and rudder to the right, gain some speed, push slightly on the elevator, all controls neutral

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Aileron to the right, push slightly on the elevator, gain some speed, all controls neutral

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Rudder left, push slightly on the elevator, gain some speed, all controls neutral

Question 18

During a winch launch, after reaching full climb attitude, the airspeed indicator fails. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Continue launch to normal altitude, use horizontal image and airstream noise for pattern and landing right away

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Continue launch to normal altitude, use horizontal image and airstream noise to conduct flight as planned

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Try to re-establish airspeed indication by abrupt changes of speed during launch

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Push elevator, decouple cable and perform short pattern with minimum speed

Question 19

How can you determine wind direction in case of an outlanding?

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Monitoring of smoke, flags, waving fields

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Wind forecast from flight weather report

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Request from other pilots who can be reached by radio

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Remembering the wind indicated by the windsock at departing airfield

Question 20

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 21

What heights should be considered for landing phases with a glider plane?

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150 - 200 m abeam threshold and 100 m after final approach turn

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100 m abeam threshold and 50 m after final approach turn

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300 m abeam threshold and 150 m in final approach

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500 m abeam threshold and 50 m after final approach turn

Question 22

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 23

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

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Harvested cornfield

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Glade with long dry grass

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Plowed field

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Sports area in a village

Question 24

During airtow, in a turn the glider plane gets into an outward off-set position. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Take up same bank angle as towing plane and return glider plane to a position behind towing plane using rudder pedals

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Return glider plane to a position behind towing plane by a smaller curve radius using strong inputs on rudder pedals

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Bring back glider plane to intended turning attitude using rudder and ailerons, extend spoiler flaps to reduce speed

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Initiate sideslip and let glider plane be pushed back to a position behind towing plane by increased drag

Question 25

When landing with tailwind, the pilot has to...

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Approach with normal speed and shallow angle

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Compensate tailwind by sideslip

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Increase approach speed

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Land with gear retracted to shorten ground roll distance

Question 26

During initial winch launch, one wing of a glider plane gets ground contact. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Decouple cable immediately

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Pull the elevator

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Rudder in opposite direction

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Ailerons in opposite direction

Question 27

During a winch launch, just after stabilizing full climb attitude, the pull on cable suddenly stops. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Push firmly and decouple cable immediately

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Push slightly, wait for pull on cable to be re-established

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Inform winch driver by alternate aileron input

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Pull on elevator to increases cable tension

Question 28

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 29

Trim masses or lead plates must be secured firmly when installed into a sailplane, so that...

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They will not block rudders or induce any C.G. shift

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The maximum allowed mass will not be exceeded

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A comfortable seat position will be assured for the glider pilot

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The glider pilot will not be hurt during flight in thermal turbulences

Question 30

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

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Roll until lift-off will take a little longer, watch speed

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A weaker rated-brake-point can be used, load will be smaller

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Roll until lift-off will be shorter since tailwind is pushing from behind

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To reach more height, full pull on the elevator after lift-off

Question 31

When a pilot gets into a strong downwind area during slope soaring, what action should be recommended?

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Increase speed and head away from the ridge

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Continue flight, downwinds around mountains only occur shortly

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Increase speed and conduct landing parallel to ridge

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Increase speed and get closer to the ridge

Question 32

During airtow, the sailplane exceeds its maximum permissible speed. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Decouple cable immediately

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Extend spoiler flaps

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Message to airfield controller via radio

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Pull elevator to reduce speed

Question 33

Despite several attempts, the landing gear can be extended, but not locked. How should the landing be conducted?

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Retract landing gear and perform belly landing with minimum speed

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Keep gear unlocked and perform normal landing

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Keep a firm grip on gear handle during normal landing

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Retract gear and perform belly landing with increased speed

Question 34

During a cross-country flight, visual meteorological conditions tend to become below minimum conditions. To continue the flight according to minimum visual conditions, the pilot decides to...

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Turn back due to sufficient visual meteorological conditions along the previous track

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Continue the flight referring to sufficient forecasts

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Continue the flight using radio navigational features along the track

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Continue the flight using navigational aid by ATC

Question 35

After reaching what height during winch launch the maximum pitch position can be taken?

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From approx. 50 m while maintaining a safe speed for winch launch

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From 15 m while reaching a speed of at least 90 km/h

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From 150 m or higher, when in case of cable break landing straight ahead is no longer possible

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Shortly after lift-off, provided a sufficiently strong headwind

Question 36

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

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Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas

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Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes

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Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible

Question 37

Why is it not allowed to launch with the C.G. positioned beyond the aft limit?

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Because rudder inputs may not be sufficient for controlling flight attitude

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Because increased nose-down moment may not be compensated

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Because structural limits may be exceeded

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Because maximum permissible speed will be reduced significantly

Question 38

During the last phase of a winch launch, the glider pilot does not release pull on the elevator. The automatic latch releases the cable at high wing load. What consequences have to be considered?

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Extreme stress on the structure of the glider plane

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A higher altitude can be reached using this technique

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This technique can compensate for insufficient wind correction

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

Question 39

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?

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 40

A sailplane is about to pitch down due to stall. What rudder input can prevent nose-dive and spin?

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Release elevator, rudder opposite to lower wing

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Ailerons neutral, rudder strongly kicked to lower wing

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Keep aeroplane in level flight using rudder pedals

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Slightly pull the elevator, ailerons opposite to lower wing

Question 41

What has to be expected with ice accretion on wings?

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An increased stall speed

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A decreased stall speed

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Improved slow flight capabilities

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Reduced friction drag

Question 42

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

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Weight and wind speed

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Wind speed and weight

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Altitude and weight

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Wind speed and Altitude

Question 43

Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing?

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A light brown field with short crops

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A field with ripe waving crops

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A meadow without livestock

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A lake with an undisturbed surface

Question 44

In case of a cable break during winch launch, what actions should be taken in the correct order?

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Push firmly nose down, decouple cable, depending on terrain and wind decide for short pattern or landing straight ahead

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Decouple cable, therafter push nose down; at heights up to 150m GND land straight ahead with increased speed

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Initiate 180° turn and land opposite to runway heading in use, decouple cable before touch down

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Keep elevator pulled, stabilize on minimum speed and land on remaining field length

Question 45

What has to be considered when overflying mountain ridges?

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Turbulence, therefore slightly increase speed

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Turbulence, reduce to minimum speed

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Do not overfly national parks

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Use circling birds to find thermal cells

Question 46

During approach for landing with strong crosswind, how should the turn from base to final be flown?

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Turn with maximum 30° bank, carefully watch speed and yaw string, track correction after overshoot

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Turn with maximum 60° bank, carefully watch speed and yaw string, track correction after overshoot

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Maximum 30° bank, use rudder to early align sailplane with final track

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Maximum 60° bank, use rudder to early align sailplane with final track

Question 47

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

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Check for free airspace in desired direction

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Check for turn to be flown coordinated

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Check for thermal clouds

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Check for loose object secured

Question 48

How should a glider plane be parked when observing strong winds?

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Windward wing on the ground, weigh wing down, secure rudders

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Nose into the wind, keep and weigh tail down

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Nose into the wind, extend air brakes, secure rudders

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Downwind wing on the ground, weigh wing down, secure rudders

Question 49

Before the launch using a parallel-cable winch, the glider pilot realizes the second cable lying close to his glider about to launch. What actions should be taken by the glider pilot?

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Decouple cable immediately, inform airfield controller via radio

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Keep an eye on second cable, decouple after take-off if necessary

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Continue launch with rudder input on opposite direction to second cable

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Conduct normal take-off, inform airfield controller after landing

Question 50

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 51

Collisions during circling within thermal updrafts can be avoided by...

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Coordination of plane movements with other aircrafts circling within the same updraft

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Alternate circling with opposite directions in different heights

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Imitating the movements of the preceding sailplane

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Fast approach into the updraft and rapidly pulling the elevator for slower speed

Question 52

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 53

What is indicated by "buffeting" noticeable at elevator stick?

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Too slow, wing airflow stalled

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C.G. position too far ahead

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Sailplane very dirty

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Too fast, turbulence bubbles hitting on aileron

Question 54

After landing, you realize you lost your pen which might have fallen down in the cockpit of the sailplane. What has to be considered?

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Before next take-off, the cockpit has to be firmly inspected for loose bodies

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Lighter, loose bodies in the fuselage can be considered uncritical

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A flight without a pen at hand is not permitted

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Succeeding pilots have to be informed about that

Question 55

What color has the emergency hood release handle?

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 56

How can dangerous situations be prevented when the sailplane approaches close to a pattern altitude during a cross-country flight?

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Despite the planned flight, decide for an off-field landing

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Try to reach cumulus clouds visible at the far horizon and use their thermal updrafts

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Maintain radio communication up to full stop after off-field landing

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Search for thermal updrafts on the lee side of a selected landing field

Question 57

A sailplane 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?

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Carefully extend spoiler flaps, steer glider back into normal position

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Initiate a sideslip to reduce excessive height

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Pull strongly, thereafter decouple the cable

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Push strongly to bring glider back to normal position

Question 58

A wind shear is...

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A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft

Question 59

What landing technique is recommended for landing on a down-hill grass area?

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In general up-hill

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Diagonal down-hill

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With brakes applied on main wheel, no air brakes

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Full air brakes, gear retracted and stalled

Question 60

When do you expect wind shear?

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During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 61

Off-field landing may be prone to accident when...

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The decision to land off-field is made too late

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The approach is conducted using distinct approach segments

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The decision is made above minimum safe altitude

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The approach is conducted onto a harvested corn field

Question 62

What is the purpose of the breaking points on a winch cable?

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It prevents excessive stress on the glider plane

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It is used for automatic cable release after winch launch

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It protects the winch from being overshot by the glider plane

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It is used to limit the rate of climb during winch launch

Question 63

The term "flight time" is defined as...

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The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight

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The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown

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The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing

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The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights

Question 64

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

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