Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What has to be expected with ice accretion on wings?

Accepted Answer

An increased stall speed

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A decreased stall speed

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Improved slow flight capabilities

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Reduced friction drag

Question 2

What landing technique is recommended for landing on a down-hill gras area?

Accepted Answer

In general up-hill

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Diagonal down-hill

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With brakes applied on main wheel, no air brakes

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Full air brakes, gear retracted and stalled

Question 3

Wake turbulence on or near the runway

Accepted Answer

Harvested cornfield

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Plowed field

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Glade with long dry grass

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Sports area in a village

Question 4

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 5

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

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

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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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

Too slow, wing airflow stalled

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C.G. position too far ahead

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Glider plane very dirty

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Too fast, turbulence bubbles hitting on aileron

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

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Ailerons neutral, rudder strongly kicked to lower wing

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Keep airplane in level flight using rudder pedals

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Slightly pull the elevator, ailerons opposite to lower wing

Question 9

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 10

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

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