Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What is the purpose of the breaking points on a winch cable?

Accepted Answer

It prevents excessive stress on the glider plane

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It is used for automatic cable release after winch launch

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It protects the winch from being overshot by the glider plane

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It is used to limit the rate of climb during winch launch

Question 2

What has to be considered for the speed during approach and landing?

Accepted Answer

Weight and wind speed

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Wind speed and weight

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Altitude and weight

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Wind speed and Altitude

Question 3

During approach for landing with strong crosswind, how should the turn from base to final be flown?

Accepted Answer

Turn with maximum 30° bank, carefully watch speed and yaw string, track correction after overshoot

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Turn with maximum 60° bank, carefully watch speed and yaw string, track correction after overshoot

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Maximum 30° bank, use rudder to early align sailplane with final track

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Maximum 60° bank, use rudder to early align sailplane with final track

Question 4

Flying slow close to stall conditions, the left wing is lower than the right wing. How can the stall be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Push on the elevator, keep wings level with coordinated inputs on rudder and aileron

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Aileron and rudder to the right, gain some speed, push slightly on the elevator, all controls neutral

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Aileron to the right, push slightly on the elevator, gain some speed, all controls neutral

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Rudder left, push slightly on the elevator, gain some speed, all controls neutral

Question 5

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 permissible 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 6

During airtow, in a turn the glider plane gets into an outward off-set position. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Take up same bank angle as towing plane and return glider plane to a position behind towing plane using rudder pedals

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Return glider plane to a position behind towing plane by a smaller curve radius using strong inputs on rudder pedals

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Bring back glider plane to intended turning attitude using rudder and ailerons, extend spoiler flaps to reduce speed

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Initiate sideslip and let glider plane be pushed back to a position behind towing plane by increased drag

Question 7

What is indicated by "buffeting" noticeable at elevator stick?

Accepted Answer

Too slow, wing airflow stalled

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C.G. position too far ahead

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Sailplane very dirty

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Too fast, turbulence bubbles hitting on aileron

Question 8

How can dangerous situations be prevented when the sailplane approaches close to a pattern altitude during a cross-country flight?

Accepted Answer

Despite the planned flight, decide for an off-field landing

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Try to reach cumulus clouds visible at the far horizon and use their thermal updrafts

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Maintain radio communication up to full stop after off-field landing

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Search for thermal updrafts on the lee side of a selected landing field

Question 9

Trim masses or lead plates must be secured firmly when installed into a sailplane, so that...

Accepted Answer

They will not block rudders or induce any C.G. shift

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The maximum allowed mass will not be exceeded

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A comfortable seat position will be assured for the glider pilot

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The glider pilot will not be hurt during flight in thermal turbulences

Question 10

In case of a cable break during winch launch, what actions should be taken in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

Push firmly nose down, decouple cable, depending on terrain and wind decide for short pattern or landing straight ahead

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Decouple cable, therafter push nose down; at heights up to 150m GND land straight ahead with increased speed

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Initiate 180° turn and land opposite to runway heading in use, decouple cable before touch down

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Keep elevator pulled, stabilize on minimum speed and land on remaining field length

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