Aircraft General Knowledge - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

The term "inclination" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Angle between earth's magnetic field lines and horizontal plane.

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Deviation induced by electrical fields.

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Angle between magnetic and true north

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Angle between airplane's longitudinal axis and true north.

Question 2

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.

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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 3

The load factor "n" describes the relationship between...

Accepted Answer

Lift and weight

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Weight and thrust.

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Drag and lift

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Thrust and drag.

Question 4

During a right turn, the yaw string is drawn to the left from center position. By what rudder input can the string be centered again?

Accepted Answer

Less bank, more rudder in turn direction

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Less bank, less rudder in turn direction

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More bank, less rudder in turn direction

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More bank, more rudder in turn direction

Question 5

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

Accepted Answer

Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.

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Total pressure and static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure and total pressure.

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Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure.

Question 6

The Pitot / static system is required to...

Accepted Answer

Measure total and static air pressure.

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Prevent potential static buildup on the aircraft.

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Prevent icing of the Pitot tube.

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Correct the reading of the airspeed indicator to zero when the aircraft is static on the ground.

Question 7

When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?

Accepted Answer

It moves down

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In direction of rudder deflection

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It moves up

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Depends on CG position

Question 8

Which of the stated materials shows the highest strength?

Accepted Answer

Carbon fiber re-inforced plastic

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Magnesium

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Aluminium

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Wood

Question 9

Water ballast increases wing load by 40%. By what percentage does the minimum speed of the glider plane increase?

Accepted Answer

18%

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100%

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40%

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200%

Question 10

Information about maxmimum allowed airspeeds can be found where?

Accepted Answer

POH, Cockpit panel, airspeed indicator

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Airspeed indicator, cockpit panel and AIP part ENR

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POH, approach chart, vertical speed indicator

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POH and posting in briefing room

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