Aircraft General Knowledge - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What are the primary and the secondary effects of a rudder input to the left?

Accepted Answer

Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the left

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Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the left

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Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the right

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Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the right

Question 2

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 3

Which of the mentioned cockpit instruments is connected to the pitot tube?

Accepted Answer

Airspeed indicator

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Direct-reading compass

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Altimeter

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Vertical speed indicator

Question 4

What are the major components of an aircraft's tail?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal tail and vertical tail

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Rudder and ailerons

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Steering wheel and pedals

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Ailerons and elevator

Question 5

During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is...

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Equal to the true altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard atmosphere

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Higher than the true altitude

Question 6

What is the purpose of winglets?

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Reduction of induced drag

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To increase efficiency of aspect ratio

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Increase gliding performance at high speed

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Increase of lift and turning manoeuvring capabilities

Question 7

During a flight in colder-than-ISA air the indicated altitude is...

Accepted Answer

Higher than the true altitude

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Equal to the true altitude

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Equal to the standard altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

Question 8

A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...

Accepted Answer

Indication too high

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Mechanical overload

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No indication

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Indication too low

Question 9

With decreasing air density the airflow speed increases at stall speed (TAS) and vice versa. How has a final approach to be conducted on a hot summer day?

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With unchanged speed indication (IAS)

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With increased speed indication (IAS)

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With decreased speed indication (IAS)

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With additional speed according POH

Question 10

Primary fuselage structures of wood or metal planes are usually made up by what components?

Accepted Answer

Frames and stringers

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Covers, stringers and forming parts

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Girders, ribs and stringers

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Ribs, frames and covers

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