Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation?

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C

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D

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B

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A

Question 2

The term "center of gravity" is defined as...

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The point at which the total mass of the aeroplane is considered to act

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The heaviest point on an aeroplane

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Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line

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Another designation for the neutral point

Question 3

The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...

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Distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass

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Distance of a mass from the center of gravity

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Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced

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Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass

Question 4

The total weight of an aeroplane is acting vertically through the...

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Center of gravity

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Stagnation point

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Center of pressure

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Neutral point

Question 5

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

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The C.G. of a mass and the datum line

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The C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit

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The front C.G. limit and the datum line

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The front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit

Question 6

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Regular location messages

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Approved exceptions

Question 7

Which factor shortens landing distance?

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Strong head wind

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Heavy rain

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High pressure altitude

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High density altitude

Question 8

What distance can be covered during a glide in a glider plane with glide ratio 1/30 from a height of 1500 m? (Neglect wind and thermal effects)

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45 km

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30 km

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45 NM

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81 NM

Question 9

The center of gravity has to be located...

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Between the front and the rear C.G. limit

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Behind the rear C.G. limit

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In front of the front C.G. limit

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Right of the lateral C.G. limit

Question 10

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

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Product of a mass and a balance arm

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Sum of a mass and a balance arm

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Difference of a mass and a balance arm

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Quotient of a mass and a balance arm

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