Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

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

Answer

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 3

Trim masses or lead plates must be secured firmly when installed into a sailplane, so that...

Accepted Answer

They will not block rudders or induce any C.G. shift

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The maximum allowed mass will not be exceeded

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A comfortable seat position will be assured for the glider pilot

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The glider pilot will not be hurt during flight in thermal turbulences

Question 4

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas

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Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes

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Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible

Question 5

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

Accepted Answer

Harvested cornfield

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Glade with long dry grass

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Plowed field

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Sports area in a village

Question 6

What has to be considered when overflying mountain ridges?

Accepted Answer

Turbulence, therefore slightly increase speed

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Turbulence, reduce to minimum speed

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Do not overfly national parks

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Use circling birds to find thermal cells

Question 7

When a pilot gets into a strong downwind area during slope soaring, what action should be recommended?

Accepted Answer

Increase speed and head away from the ridge

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Continue flight, downwinds around mountains only occur shortly

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Increase speed and conduct landing parallel to ridge

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Increase speed and get closer to the ridge

Question 8

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 9

During a cross-country flight, visual meteorological conditions tend to become below minimum conditions. To continue the flight according to minimum visual conditions, the pilot decides to...

Accepted Answer

Turn back due to sufficient visual meteorological conditions along the previous track

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Continue the flight referring to sufficient forecasts

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Continue the flight using radio navigational features along the track

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Continue the flight using navigational aid by ATC

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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