SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Using annex PFP-061, which ICAO chart symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

Accepted Answer

Symbol C

Answer

Symbol B

Answer

Symbol D

Answer

Symbol A

Question 2

In straight and level flight with constant performance of the engine, the angle of attack at the wing is...

Accepted Answer

Smaller than in a climb

Answer

Smaller than in a descent

Answer

Greater than in a climb

Answer

Greater than at take-off

Question 3

Given: True course: 120°. TAS: 120 kt. Wind: 150°/12 kt. The WCA equals...

Accepted Answer

3° to the right

Answer

6° to the right

Answer

6° to the left

Answer

3° to the left

Question 4

Which option states a benefit of wing washout?

Accepted Answer

At high angles of attack the effectiveness of the aileron is retained as long as possible

Answer

With the washout the form drag reduces at high speeds

Answer

Greater hardness because the wing can withstand more torsion forces

Answer

Structurally the wing is made more rigid against rotation

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

46 NM

Answer

46 km

Answer

78 km

Answer

78 nm

Question 6

What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?

Accepted Answer

Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog

Answer

Changing weather with passing of frontal lines

Answer

Squall lines and thunderstorms

Answer

Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

Question 7

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

Accepted Answer

ABM

Answer

ABB

Answer

ABE

Answer

ABA

Question 8

What is necessary for the determination of speed (IAS) by the airspeed indicator?

Accepted Answer

The difference between the total pressure and the static pressure

Answer

The difference between the total pressure and the dynamic pressure

Answer

The difference between the dynamic pressure and the static pressure

Answer

The difference between the standard pressure and the total pressure

Question 9

Rotation around the lateral axis is called...

Accepted Answer

Pitching

Answer

Yawing

Answer

Rolling

Answer

Stalling

Question 10

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Examination quizzes SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

SPL - Sailplane Pilot License 10 Questions no time limit

Examination quizzes SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

SPL - Sailplane Pilot License 10 Questions no time limit

You have reached the free limit

Upgrading to PRO gives you access to: