Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Weight and balance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

Question 2

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...

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 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

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 6

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

Accepted Answer

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 7

Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...

Accepted Answer

Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, it should be left without delay

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Flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained.

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation.

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Flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The point at which the total mass of the aeroplane is considered to act

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The heaviest point on an aeroplane

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Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line

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Another designation for the neutral point

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

4.500 ft MSL

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1.500 ft AGL

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2.500 ft AGL

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1.500 ft MSL

Question 10

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

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The distance from the datum to the position of a mass

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The product of mass and balance arm

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