Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

The center of gravity (CG) defines...

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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 2

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 3

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 4

Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?

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Weight and balance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

Question 5

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 6

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

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C

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B

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D

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A

Question 7

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 1

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1 500 ft MSL.

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1.500 ft GND.

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1 500 m MSL.

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FL150.

Question 8

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

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Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Flight Level 95

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Height 9500 ft

Question 9

The distance between the center of gravity and the datum is called...

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Balance arm.

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Lever.

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Torque.

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Span width.

Question 10

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

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