Aircraft General Knowledge - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

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Of undisturbed airflow

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Inside the aeroplane cabin

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles

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Sensed by the pitot tube

Question 2

What kind of defect results in loss of airworthiness of an aeroplane?

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Damage to load-bearing parts

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Dirty wing leading edge

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Crack in the cabin hood plastic

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Scratch on the outer painting

Question 3

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

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To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

Question 4

The term "inclination" is defined as...

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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 aeroplane's longitudinal axis and true north

Question 5

The trim is used to...

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Adapt the control force

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Increase adverse yaw

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Move the centre of gravity

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Lock control elements

Question 6

What is the meaning of the red range on the airspeed indicator?

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Speed which must not be exceeded regardless of circumstances

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Speed which must not be exceeded within bumpy air

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Speed which must not be exceeded with flaps extended

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Speed which must not be exceeded in turns with more than 45° bank

Question 7

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

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18%

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100%

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40%

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200%

Question 8

The sandwich structure consists of two...

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Thin layers and a light core material

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Thick layers and a light core material

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Thick layers and a heavy core material

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Thin layers and a heavy core material

Question 9

What does the dynamic pressure depend directly on?

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Air density and airflow speed squared

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Lift- and drag coefficient

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Air density and lift coefficient

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Air pressure and air temperature

Question 10

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

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Static pressure

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Dynamic pressure

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Total pressure

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Differential pressure

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