Operational Procedures - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Answer

Shortly after lift-off, provided a sufficiently strong headwind

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Path is lower, IAS decreases

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

Question 4

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 5

During airtow, the sailplane exceeds its maximum permissible speed. What action should be taken by the glider pilot?

Accepted Answer

Decouple cable immediately

Answer

Extend spoiler flaps

Answer

Message to airfield controller via radio

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Pull elevator to reduce speed

Question 6

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

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Pull the elevator

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Rudder in opposite direction

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Ailerons in opposite direction

Question 7

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms

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Fog

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Stable high pressure areas

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Invernal warm front

Question 8

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 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

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

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