SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"?

Accepted Answer

Orientation by ground features during visual flight

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Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

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Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight

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Orientation by GPS during visual flight

Question 2

What engines are commonly used with Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)?

Accepted Answer

4 Cylinder; 4 stroke

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2 plate Wankel

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2 Cylinder Diesel

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4 Cylinder 2 stroke

Question 3

Despite several attempts, the landing gear can be extended, but not locked. How should the landing be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Retract landing gear and perform belly landing with minimum speed

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Keep gear unlocked and perform normal landing

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Keep a firm grip on gear handle during normal landing

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Retract gear and perform belly landing with increased speed

Question 4

What is the correct term for the system which, among others, controls breathing, digestion, and heart frequency?

Accepted Answer

Autonomic nervous system

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Critical nervous system

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Automatical nervous system

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Compliant nervous system

Question 5

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

Accepted Answer

Error chain.

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State of readiness of a pilot.

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Procedure for an emergency landing.

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Optimal problem solution.

Question 6

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited

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12 years

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6 months

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12 months

Question 7

What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?

Accepted Answer

Going around

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Pulling up

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No landing

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Approach canceled

Question 8

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

Accepted Answer

Static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure.

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Total pressure.

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Differential pressure.

Question 9

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

Accepted Answer

Turning into the opposite direction.

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Starting a climb.

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Steady turning in the same direction as before.

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Starting a descent.

Question 10

What is the purpose of the breaking points on a winch cable?

Accepted Answer

It prevents excessive stress on the gilder plane

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It is used for automatic cable release after winch launch

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It protects the winch from being overshot by the glider plane

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It is used to limit the rate of climb during winch launch

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