Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

On approach, wind shear suddenly decreases the tailwind. Without pilot correction, what is the immediate effect?

Accepted Answer

The approach path becomes higher and IAS increases.

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The approach path becomes lower and IAS decreases.

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The approach path becomes lower and IAS increases.

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The approach path remains unchanged and only groundspeed changes.

Question 2

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 3

During a winch launch, just after stabilizing full climb attitude, the pull on cable suddenly stops. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Push firmly and decouple cable immediately

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Push slightly, wait for pull on cable to be re-established

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Inform winch driver by alternate aileron input

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Pull on elevator to increases cable tension

Question 4

What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Increase of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

Question 5

After reaching what height during winch launch the maximum pitch position can be taken?

Accepted Answer

From approx. 50 m while maintaining a safe 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 6

When flying into heavy snowfall, most dangerous will be the...

Accepted Answer

Sudden loss of visibility

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Sudden blockage of pitot-static system

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Sudden increase of airframe icing

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Sudden increase in aeroplane mass

Question 7

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 8

Before a winch launch, you detect a light tailwind. What has to be considered?

Accepted Answer

Roll until lift-off will take a little longer, watch speed

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A weaker rated-brake-point can be used, load will be smaller

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Roll until lift-off will be shorter since tailwind is pushing from behind

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To reach more height, full pull on the elevator after lift-off

Question 9

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 immediately

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Alternate push and pull on the elevator

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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 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

Exam questions Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

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