Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?

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They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

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They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

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To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

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To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

Question 2

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 centre of gravity of a mass

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Distance of a mass from the centre of gravity

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Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centres 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 3

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

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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 4

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

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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 5

Using annex PFP-061, which ICAO chart symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

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Symbol C

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Symbol B

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Symbol D

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Symbol A

Question 6

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 7

Using annex PFP-063, which ICAO chart 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 8

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

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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 9

The centre 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

An aircraft must be loaded and operated in such a way that the centre of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...

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Both stability and controllability of the aircraft

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That the aircraft does not exceed the maximum permissible airspeed during a descent

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That the aircraft does not tip over on its tail while it is being loaded.

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That the aircraft does not stall.

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