Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

After getting around a turning point, what should a glider pilot be prepared for? (2,00 P.)

Accepted Answer

For a changed cloud picture due to the apparently changed position of the sun

Answer

For weakening thermals due to the progressing time

Answer

For a changed horizontal picture due to lower cloud bases

Answer

For increased cloud dissipation due to the progressing time

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Distance of a mass from the center of gravity

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

Accepted Answer

Requires flight plans

Answer

Transmission of hazard reports

Answer

Regular location messages

Answer

Approved exceptions

Question 4

During a cross-country flight, you approach a downwind turning point. The point should be taken ... (2,00 P.)

Accepted Answer

As high as possible.

Answer

As low as possible.

Answer

As steep as possible.

Answer

With as less bank as possible

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.

Answer

Another designation for the neutral point.

Answer

The heaviest point on an aeroplane.

Question 6

The center of gravity has to be located...

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Behind the rear C.G. limit

Answer

In front of the front C.G. limit.

Answer

Right of the lateral C. G. limit.

Question 7

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

4.500 ft MSL

Answer

1.500 ft AGL

Answer

4.500 ft AGL.

Answer

1.500 ft MSL.

Question 8

The empty weight and the corresponding center of gravity (CG) of an aircraft are initially determined...

Accepted Answer

By weighing.

Answer

By calculation.

Answer

For one aircraft of a type only, since all aircraft of the same type have the same mass and CG position

Answer

Through data provided by the aircraft manufacturer.

Question 9

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 3

Accepted Answer

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

Answer

Flight Level 95

Answer

Altitude 9500 m MSL

Answer

Height 9500 ft

Question 10

Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause...

Accepted Answer

Uncontrollable attitudes, structural damage, risk of injuries.

Answer

Calculable instability if the C.G. is shifting by less than 10 %.

Answer

Continuous attitudes which can be corrected by the pilot using the flight controls.

Answer

Structural damage, angle of attack stability, velocity stability.

Quiz Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Test 10 Questions SPL - Sailplane Pilot License - Flight Performance and Planning, no time limit