Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

During a high altitude flight (6000 m MSL), the glider pilot realizes that oxygen will be consumed within a few minutes. What actions should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Extend spoiler flaps, descent with maximum permissable speed

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After depletion of oxygen, stay at that altitude no longer than 30 min

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At first indication of hypoxia, commence descent with maximum allowed speed

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Reduce oxygen flow by breathing slowly

Question 2

During the last phase of a winch launch, the glider pilot does not release pull on the elevator. The automatic latch releases the cable at high wing load. What consequences have to be considered?

Accepted Answer

Extreme stress on the structure of the glider plane

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A higher altitude can be reached using this technique

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This technique can compensate for insufficient wind correction

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Only by this sudden jerk the release of the cable can be assured

Question 3

After reaching what height during winch launch the maximum pitch position can be taken?

Accepted Answer

From approx. 50 m while maintaining a save speed for winch launch.

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From 15 m while reaching a speed of at least 90 km/h

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From 150 m or higher, when in case of cable break landing straight ahead is no longer possible

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Shortly after lift-off, provided a sufficiently strong headwind

Question 4

During airtow, the gliding plane exceeds its maximum permissable speed. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Decouple cable immediately

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Extend spoiler flaps

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Message to airfield controller via radio

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Pull elevator to reduce speed

Question 5

During a winch launch, just after stabilizing full climb attitude, the pull on cable suddenly stops. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Push firmly and decouple cable immediately

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Push slightly, wait for pull on cable to be re-established

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Inform winch driver by altertate aileron input

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Pull on elevator to increases cable tension

Question 6

Before a winch launch, you detect a light tailwind. What has to be considered?

Accepted Answer

Roll until lift-off will take a little longer, watch speed

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A weaker rated-brake-point can be used, load will be smaller

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Roll until lift-off will be shorter since tailwind is pushing from behind

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To reach more height, full pull on the elevator after lift-off

Question 7

During initial winch launch, one wing of a glider plane gets ground contact. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Decouple cable immediatly

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Pull the elevator

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Rudder in opposite direction

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Ailerons in opposite direction

Question 8

A glider pilot has to conduct an off-field landing in a mountainous region. The only available landing site is highly inclined. How should the landing be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Approach with increased speed, quick flare to follow the inclined ground

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Approach down the ridge with increased speed, push according to ground level during landing

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According to prevailant wind, approach and land parallel to the ridge with headwind

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Approach with minimum speed, careful flare when reaching the landing site

Question 9

What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Increase of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

Question 10

When flying into heavy snowfall, most dangerous will be the...

Accepted Answer

Suddon loss of visibility

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Sudden blockage of pitot-static system

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Sudden increase of airframe icing.

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Sudden increase in airplane mass

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