Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

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Best glide speed

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Minimum rate of descent speed

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Maximum manoeuvering speed VA

Question 2

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

Question 3

During thermal soaring, another sailplane is following close by. What should be done to avoid a collision?

Accepted Answer

You increase speed to achieve a position opposite in the circle

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You reduce speed to let the other sailplane fly by

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You reduce bank to achieve a larger turn radius

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You increase bank to be better seen from the other sailplane

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

A precautionary landing is a landing...

Accepted Answer

Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety

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Conducted with the flaps retracted.

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Conducted without power from the engine.

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Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

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

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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

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

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