SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?

Accepted Answer

The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

Question 2

QFE is the...

Accepted Answer

Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield.

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

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Magnetic bearing to a station.

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Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA).

Question 3

Which parts of an aircraft mainly affect the generation of induced drag?

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The wing tips.

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The front part of the fuselage.

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The outer part of the ailerons.

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The lower part of the gear.

Question 4

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

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Eustachian tube.

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Inner ear.

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Eardrum.

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Cochlea.

Question 5

Pressure drag, interference drag and friction drag belong to the group of the...

Accepted Answer

Parasite drag

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Main resistance.

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Induced drag.

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Total drag.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Immune defense

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Blood coagulation

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Oxygen transport

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 7

A construction made of frames and stringer with a supporting skin is called...

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Semi-monocoque construction.

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Honeycomb structure

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Wood- or mixed construction.

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Grid construction.

Question 8

What situation is referred to as "shielding"?

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High or mid-level cloud layers, impairing thermal activity

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Ns clouds, covering the windward side of a mountain range

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Anvil-like structure at the upper levels of a thunderstorm cloud

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Coverage of Cumulus clouds, stated as part of eights of the sky

Question 9

How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight?

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VOLMET

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GAMET

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METAR

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AIRMET

Question 10

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

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