Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot Licence

Question 1

A sailplane 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

Answer

Ailerons neutral, rudder strongly kicked to lower wing

Answer

Keep aeroplane in level flight using rudder pedals

Answer

Slightly pull the elevator, ailerons opposite to lower wing

Question 2

During approach, tower provides the following information: "Wind 15 knots, gusts 25 knots". How should the landing be performed?

Accepted Answer

Approach with increased speed, correct changes in attitude with firm rudder inputs

Answer

Approach with minimum speed, correct changes in attitude with careful rudder inputs

Answer

Approach with normal speed, maintain speed using spoiler flaps

Answer

Approach with increased speed, avoid usage of spoiler flaps

Question 3

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

Answer

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 4

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction

Answer

A wind speed change of more than 15 kt

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps

Answer

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

Question 5

What has to be considered when overflying mountain ridges?

Accepted Answer

Turbulence, therefore slightly increase speed

Answer

Turbulence, reduce to minimum speed

Answer

Do not overfly national parks

Answer

Use circling birds to find thermal cells

Question 6

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 7

When has a pre-flight check to be done?

Accepted Answer

Before first flight of the day, and after every change of pilot

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After every build-up of the aeroplane

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Once a month, with TMG once a day

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Before flight operation and before every flight

Question 8

When landing with tailwind, the pilot has to...

Accepted Answer

Approach with normal speed and shallow angle

Answer

Compensate tailwind by sideslip

Answer

Increase approach speed

Answer

Land with gear retracted to shorten ground roll distance

Question 9

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

Answer

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

Answer

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 10

What is indicated by "buffeting" noticeable at elevator stick?

Accepted Answer

Too slow, wing airflow stalled

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C.G. position too far ahead

Answer

Sailplane very dirty

Answer

Too fast, turbulence bubbles hitting on aileron

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