Flight Performance and Planning - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

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

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 4

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

Accepted Answer

Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Regular location messages

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Approved exceptions

Question 5

Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause...

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Uncontrollable attitudes, structural damage, risk of injuries

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Calculable instability if the C.G. is shifting by less than 10 %

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Continuous attitudes which can be corrected by the pilot using the flight controls

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Structural damage, angle of attack stability, velocity stability

Question 6

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 7

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 8

The empty weight and the corresponding centre 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 9

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 10

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.

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