Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Height 9500 ft

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

By weighing.

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By calculation.

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

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Through data provided by the aircraft manufacturer.

Question 3

The center of gravity (CG) defines...

Accepted Answer

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

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The product of mass and balance arm

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The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

Question 4

Which factor shortens landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Strong head wind

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Heavy rain

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High pressure altitude

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High density altitude

Question 5

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

Accepted Answer

Flight Information Service (FIS).

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

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Next airport operator en-route.

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

Question 6

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)

Accepted Answer

45 km

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30 km

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45 NM

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81 NM

Question 7

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

Accepted Answer

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 8

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

Accepted Answer

Not permissible and essentially dangerous

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Compensated by the pilot's control inputs.

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Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %.

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays

Question 9

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

Accepted Answer

Mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

Answer

Certificate of airworthiness

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Performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Documentation of the annual inspection.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Center of gravity

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Stagnation point.

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Center of pressure.

Answer

Neutral point.

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