Glider Exam Flashcards
Which of the following best describes wing spars?
They run from wing root to wing tip and can be supported externally
What is the primary purpose of the nose skid on a glider?
To protect the fuselage under-surface from damage
What is the most important factor for directional stability?
Vertical Stabilizer
An aircraft flown at 2 Gs will feel _____.
Twice as heavy
For a spin to occur, what condition must be met?
The aircraft must be stalled
Why is it so important to be aware of the differences between aircraft you are piloting?
Small Differences can lead to big mistakes
In response to a cable/ rope break at 100’ AGL the ideal response, all things considered is:
Land Straight Ahead
What is Load Factor?
The ratio of acceleration loads to normal weight
Severe turbulence can exist as far as ______ nautical miles from a thunderstorm?
20
A stall will always occur at the same:
Angle of Attack
What is the main purpose of the drain hole in a pitot system?
To allow water to escape from the pitot system
What are the two main types of Parasite Drag?
Pressure Drag and Skin Friction
True or False: Body language is just as important as the words being spoken.
TRUE
Select the correct statement regarding Density altitude.
The density of air decreases as altitude, temperature, and humidity increase
Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?
Lens
How much G force is likely to cause complete black out of vision?
+4G
How can the pilot control the location of the Center of Gravity?
All of the answers listed
Which type of drag decreases as airspeed increase?
Induced Drag
True or False: When stating your position you need to repeat it once it is understood.
FALSE
What is the name of the error caused due to magnetic components?
Deviation
A glider pilot observes the tow aircraft wagging the rudder from side to side; they should:
Close the spoilers and dive brakes
Which of the listed items are the Pilot-in-Command’s responsibility prior to and during a flight?
Positive Static Stability
Positive Static Stability
Landing gear of undercarriage
What is a semi-monocoque fuselage?
A series of round of oval forms held together by strings covered by an outer skin which bears part of the load
Which wing planform would provide good low speed handling at the cost of slightly higher induced drag?
Rectangular wing
After maintaining a constant turn for two minutes you level your wings. What illusion might you experience?
The illusion of turning in the opposite direction
What are the 2 main types of drag?
Induced Drag and Parasite Drag
You normally get 7 hours of sleep a night; however, you have been reading a great book that has been keeping you up at night, reducing your sleep to 6 hours a night. After 7 days, how much sleep debt have you accrued?
7 hours
Gliders most often utilize which type of landing gear configuration?
Central main wheel with small outrigger wingtip wheels or skids.
While on vacation you decide go scuba diving. The dive required decompression stops. How long should you wait before flying above 8000 feet?
24 hours
If you move the subscale down on the altimeter what will happen on the instrument face?
The indicated altitude will decrease
Search and Rescue is the responsibility of which agency?
Canadian Armed Forces
What is one of the main advantages of having a sweptback wing design?
It increases stability
Where is the aero-tow hook location on the 2-33?
On the centerline of the aircraft, approximately 2’ aft on the underside of the nose
What point do all the aircraft axes pass through?
Center of Gravity
What are the two types of stability?
Static and Dynamic stability
While on approach to a runway that is wider than you are used to landing on what illusion might you experience and how will it affect your flare tendency?
You will feel high on approach and flare early
A complete blockage of the Pitot system will result in:
During a climb, the airspeed indicated will be lower than actual
What force results in a slipping motion of the aircraft when banked?
Centripetal
True or False: If you feel embarrassed to ask a question that probably means it’s a bad question and it shouldn’t be asked.
FALSE
What are the two ways a wing creates lift?
Pressure Differential and Downwash
What is movement about the lateral axis called?
Pitch
After an aborted launch or dual release failure it is expected that the glider will__________:
Move to the right
