Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

Question 2

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 airlerons, 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 3

During airtow, the towing plane disappears from the glider pilot's sight. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Decouple cable immediatly

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Alternate push and pull on the elveator

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Alternate turn to the left and to the right

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Extend spoiler flaps and return to normal attitude

Question 4

A gliding plane is about to pitch down due to stall. What rudder input can prevent nose-dive and spin?

Accepted Answer

Release elevator, rudder opposite to lower wing

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Ailerons neutral, rudder strongly kicked to lower wing

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Keep airplane in level flight using rudder pedals

Answer

Slightly pull the elevator, ailerons opposite to lower wing

Question 5

How can you determine wind direction in case of an outlanding?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring of smoke, flags, waving fields

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Wind forecast from flight weather report

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Request from other pilots who can be reached by radio

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Remembering the wind indicated by the windsock an departing airfield

Question 6

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is lower, IAS decreases

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

Question 7

The term "flight time" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.

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The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.

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The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.

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The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights.

Question 8

What has to be checked before any change in direction during glide?

Accepted Answer

Check for free airspace in desired direction

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Check for turn to be flown coordinated

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Check for thermal clouds

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Check for loose object secured

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

It prevents excessive stress on the gilder 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 10

Wake turbulence on or near the runway

Accepted Answer

Harvested cornfield

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Plowed field

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Glade with long dry grass

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Sports area in a village

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