Aircraft General Knowledge - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Which of the following options states all primary flight controls of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Elevator, rudder, aileron

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Flaps, slats, speedbrakes

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Elevator, rudder, aileron, trim tabs, high-lift wing devices, power controls

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All movable parts on the aircraft which aid in controlling the aircraft

Question 2

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 3

Which constructional elements give the wing its profile shape?

Accepted Answer

Rips

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Planking

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Tip

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Spar

Question 4

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 5

With decreasing air density the airflow speed increases at stall speed (TAS) and vice verca. 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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

Before every flight and during cross country flights

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After maintance has been finished

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Every day before the first flight

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Once a month before flight operation

Question 8

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 9

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

Accepted Answer

If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

Question 10

The trim wheel or lever in the cockpit is moved aft by the pilot. What effect does this action have on the trim tab and on the elevator?

Accepted Answer

The trim tab moves down, the elevator moves up

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The trim tab moves up, the elevator moves down

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The trim tab moves up, the elevator moves up

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The trim tab moves down, the elevator moves down

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