SPL - Sailplane Pilot Licence

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Release elevator, rudder opposite to lower wing

Answer

Ailerons neutral, rudder strongly kicked to lower wing

Answer

Keep aeroplane in level flight using rudder pedals

Answer

Slightly pull the elevator, ailerons opposite to lower wing

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Push firmly and decouple cable immediately

Answer

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

Answer

Inform winch driver by alternate aileron input

Answer

Pull on elevator to increases cable tension

Question 3

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?

Accepted Answer

Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

Answer

Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro

Answer

Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike

Answer

Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

Question 4

The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of...

Accepted Answer

1,0° C / 100 m.

Answer

0,65° C / 100 m.

Answer

2° / 1000 ft.

Answer

0,6° C / 100 m.

Question 5

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

Accepted Answer

The C.G. of a mass and the datum line

Answer

The C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit

Answer

The front C.G. limit and the datum line

Answer

The front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit

Question 6

Which factor shortens landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Strong head wind

Answer

Heavy rain

Answer

High pressure altitude

Answer

High density altitude

Question 7

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030)

Accepted Answer

4.500 ft MSL

Answer

1.500 ft AGL

Answer

2.500 ft AGL

Answer

1.500 ft MSL

Question 8

During a cross-country flight, you approach a downwind turning point. The point should be taken...

Accepted Answer

As high as possible

Answer

As low as possible

Answer

As steep as possible

Answer

With as little bank as possible

Question 9

The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/25 A) LOWW B) 2505211200 C) 2505211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.

Accepted Answer

21/05/2025 14:00 UTC

Answer

13/10/2025 00:00 UTC

Answer

21/05/2026 13:00 UTC

Answer

13/05/2025 12:00 UTC

Question 10

When must the information in an ATIS message be updated?

Accepted Answer

Immediately when a significant change occurs.

Answer

Only at fixed 30-minute intervals, regardless of changes.

Answer

Only at fixed 60-minute intervals, regardless of changes.

Answer

Only when a pilot requests a new broadcast.

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