Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What heights should be consideres for landing phases with a glider plane?

Accepted Answer

150 - 200 m abeam threashold and 100 m after final approach turn

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100 m abeam threashold and 50 m after final approach turn

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300 m abeam threashold and 150 m in final approach

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500 m abeam threashold and 50 m after final approach turn

Question 2

A gliding plane being airtowed gets into an excessive high position behind the towing plane. What action by the glider pilot can prevent further danger for glider and towing plane?

Accepted Answer

Carefully extend spoiler flaps, steer glider back into normal position

Answer

Initiate a sideslip to reduce excessive height

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Pull strongly, therafter decouple the cable

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Push strongly to bring glider back to normal position

Question 3

What has to be expected with ice accretion on wings?

Accepted Answer

An increased stall speed

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A decreased stall speed

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Improved slow flight capabilities

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Reduced friction drag

Question 4

Off-field landing may be prone to accident when...

Accepted Answer

The decision to land off-field is made too late.

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The approach is conducted using distinct approach segments

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The decision is made above minimum safe altitude.

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The approach is conducted onto a harvested corn field.

Question 5

Why is it not allowed to launch wih the C.G. positioned beyond the aft limit?

Accepted Answer

Because rudder inputs may not be sufficient for controlling flight attitude

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Because increased nose-down moment may not be compensated

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Because structural limits may be exceeded

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Because maximum permissable speed will be rduced significantly

Question 6

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 7

A plane flying below an extended Cumulus cloud developing into a thunderstorm, the glider plane quickly approaches the cloud base. What actions have to be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Extend spoiler flaps within speed limits, leave thermal lift area with maximum permissable speed

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Fasten seat belts, be aware of severe gust during further thermaling

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Reduce to minimum speed, leave thermal lift area in a flat turn

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Climb into thunderstorm cloud, continue flight using instruments

Question 8

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 9

Durig flight close to aerodrome in about 250 m AGL you encouter strong descent and go for a safety landing. What speed should be flown when heading towards the airfield?

Accepted Answer

Best glide speed plus additionals for downdrafts and wind

Answer

Best glide speed

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Minimum rate of descent speed

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Maximum manoeuvering speed VA

Question 10

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

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