SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What has to be considered with regard to the centre of gravity position?

Accepted Answer

Only correct loading can assure a correct and safe centre of gravity position

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By moving the elevator trim tab, the centre of gravity can be shifted into a correct position

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The centre of gravity's position can only be determined during flight

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By moving the aileron trim tab, the centre of gravity can be shifted into a correct position

Question 2

Electronic devices on board an aeroplane have influence on the...

Accepted Answer

Direct reading compass

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Airspeed indicator

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Turn coordinator

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Artificial horizon

Question 3

What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011)

Accepted Answer

Glider flying is in progress

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After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

Question 4

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms

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Fog

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Stable high pressure areas

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Invernal warm front

Question 5

During thermal soaring, another sailplane is following close by. What should be done to avoid a collision?

Accepted Answer

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 6

Which statement about the airflow around an aerofoil is correct if the angle of attack increases?

Accepted Answer

The stagnation point moves down

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The centre of pressure moves down

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The centre of pressure moves up

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The stagnation point moves up

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Balance arm

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Lever

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Torque

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Span width

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

Accepted Answer

Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Examination quizzes SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

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