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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Question Quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License - Operational Procedures

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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

SPL: 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? Id: 549