Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Using annex PFP-063, which ICAO chart symbol indicates a general spot elevation?

Accepted Answer

C

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D

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B

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A

Question 2

After getting around a turning point, what should a glider pilot be prepared for?

Accepted Answer

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

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For weakening thermals due to the progressing time

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For a changed horizontal picture due to lower cloud bases

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For increased cloud dissipation due to the progressing time

Question 3

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

Question 4

During a cross-country flight, you approach a downwind turning point. The point should be taken...

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As high as possible

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As low as possible

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As steep as possible

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With as little bank as possible

Question 5

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 6

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 7

The angle of descent is defined as...

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The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in degrees [°]

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in percent [%]

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The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in percent [%]

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°]

Question 8

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

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

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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 9

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

Accepted Answer

Centre of gravity

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Stagnation point

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Centre of pressure

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Neutral point

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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