Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

During a winch launch, after reaching full climb attitude, the airspeed indicator fails. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Continue launch to normal altitude, use horizontal image and airstream noise for pattern and landing right away

Answer

Continue launch to normal altitude, use horizontal image and airstream noise to conduct flight as planned

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Try to re-establish airspeed indication by abrupt changes of speed during launch

Answer

Push elevator, decouple cable and perform short pattern with minimum speed

Question 3

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

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Slightly pull the elevator, ailerons opposite to lower wing

Question 4

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 5

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 6

What color has the emergency hood release handle?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Green

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 7

An off-field landing with tailwind is inevitable. How should the landing be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Approach with normal speed, expect longer flare and ground roll distance

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Approach with reduced speed, expect shorter flare and ground roll distance

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Normal approach, when reaching landing site, extend spoiler flaps and push down elevator

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Approach with increased speed without use of spoiler flaps

Question 8

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 elevetor pulled, stabilize on minimum speed and land on remaining field length

Question 9

Collisions during circling within thermal updrafts can be avoided by...

Accepted Answer

Coordination of plane movements with other aircrafts circling within the same updraft

Answer

Alternate circling with opposite directions in different heights.

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Imitating the movements of the preceeding gliding plane.

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Fast approach into the updraft and rapidly pulling the elevator for slower speed.

Question 10

Despite several attempts, the landing gear can be extended, but not locked. How should the landing be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Retract landing gear and perform belly landing with minimum speed

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Keep gear unlocked and perform normal landing

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Keep a firm grip on gear handle during normal landing

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Retract gear and perform belly landing with increased speed

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