Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

During initial winch launch, one wing of a glider plane gets ground contact. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Decouple cable immediately

Answer

Pull the elevator

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Rudder in opposite direction

Answer

Ailerons in opposite direction

Question 2

During approach for landing with strong crosswind, how should the turn from base to final be flown?

Accepted Answer

Turn with maximum 30° bank, carefully watch speed and yaw string, track correction after overshoot

Answer

Turn with maximum 60° bank, carefully watch speed and yaw string, track correction after overshoot

Answer

Maximum 30° bank, use rudder to early align sailplane with final track

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Maximum 60° bank, use rudder to early align sailplane with final track

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Sudden loss of visibility

Answer

Sudden blockage of pitot-static system

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Sudden increase of airframe icing

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Sudden increase in airplane mass

Question 4

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

Answer

Approach down the ridge with increased speed, push according to ground level during landing

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According to prevailing 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 5

After landing, you realize you lost your pen which might have fallen down in the cockpit of the sailplane. What has to be considered?

Accepted Answer

Before next take-off, the cockpit has to be firmly inspected for loose bodies

Answer

Lighter, loose bodies in the fuselage can be considered uncritical

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A flight without a pen at hand is not permitted

Answer

Succeeding pilots have to be informed about that

Question 6

A gliding plane being airtowed gets into an excessive high position behind the towing plane. What action by the glider pilot can prevent further danger for glider and towing plane?

Accepted Answer

Carefully extend spoiler flaps, steer glider back into normal position

Answer

Initiate a sideslip to reduce excessive height

Answer

Pull strongly, thereafter decouple the cable

Answer

Push strongly to bring glider back to normal position

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

Answer

Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 8

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

Answer

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 9

Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft flying at slower speed

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The aircraft flying at lower altitude

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The aircraft flying at higher speed

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The aircraft flying at higher altitude

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

Answer

Decouple cable, thereafter 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

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