Aircraft General Knowledge - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

A glider's trim lever is used to...

Accepted Answer

Reduce stick force on the elevator

Answer

Reduce stick force on the ailerons

Answer

Reduce stick force on the rudder

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Reduce the adverse yaw

Question 2

When is it necessary to adjust the pressure in the reference scale of an altimeter?

Accepted Answer

Before every flight and during cross country flights

Answer

After maintenance has been finished

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Every day before the first flight

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Once a month before flight operation

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Equal to the true altitude

Answer

Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard atmosphere

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Higher than the true altitude

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Indication too high

Answer

Mechanical overload

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No indication

Answer

Indication too low

Question 5

What is the meaning of the yellow arc on the airspeed indicator?

Accepted Answer

Flight only in calm weather with no gusts to avoid overload

Answer

Cautious use of flaps or brakes to avoid overload

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Speed for best glide can be found in this area

Answer

Optimum speed while being towed behind aircraft

Question 6

What values are usually marked with a red line on instrument displays?

Accepted Answer

Operational limits

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Caution areas

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Operational areas

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Recommended areas

Question 7

Which cockpit instruments are connected to the static port?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter, vertical speed indicator, airspeed indicator

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Airspeed indicator, direct-reading compass, slip indicator

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Airspeed indicator, altimeter, direct-reading compass

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Altimeter, slip indicator, navigational computer

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 9

An aircraft cruises on a heading of 180° with a true airspeed of 100 kt. The wind comes from 180° with 30 kt. Neglecting instrument and position errors, which will be the approximate reading of the airspeed indicator?

Accepted Answer

100 kt

Answer

130 kt

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30 kt

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70 kt

Question 10

Which pressure is sensed by the Pitot tube?

Accepted Answer

Total air pressure

Answer

Dynamic air pressure

Answer

Cabin air pressure

Answer

Static air pressure

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