Glider Exam

Question 1

Which of the following best describes wing spars?

Answer 1

They run from wing root to wing tip and can be supported externally

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the nose skid on a glider?

Answer 1

To protect the fuselage under-surface from damage

Question 2

What is the most important factor for directional stability?

Answer 2

Vertical Stabilizer

Question 3

An aircraft flown at 2 Gs will feel _____.

Answer 3

Twice as heavy

Question 4

For a spin to occur, what condition must be met?

Answer 4

The aircraft must be stalled

Question 5

Why is it so important to be aware of the differences between aircraft you are piloting?

Answer 5

Small Differences can lead to big mistakes

Question 6

In response to a cable/ rope break at 100’ AGL the ideal response, all things considered is:

Answer 6

Land Straight Ahead

Question 7

What is Load Factor?

Answer 7

The ratio of acceleration loads to normal weight

Question 8

Severe turbulence can exist as far as ______ nautical miles from a thunderstorm?

Answer 8

20

Question 9

A stall will always occur at the same:

Answer 9

Angle of Attack

Question 10

What is the main purpose of the drain hole in a pitot system?

Answer 10

To allow water to escape from the pitot system

Question 11

What are the two main types of Parasite Drag?

Answer 11

Pressure Drag and Skin Friction

Question 12

True or False: Body language is just as important as the words being spoken.

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

Select the correct statement regarding Density altitude.

Answer 13

The density of air decreases as altitude, temperature, and humidity increase

Question 14

Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?

Answer 14

Lens

Question 15

How much G force is likely to cause complete black out of vision?

Answer 15

+4G

Question 16

How can the pilot control the location of the Center of Gravity?

Answer 16

All of the answers listed

Question 17

Which type of drag decreases as airspeed increase?

Answer 17

Induced Drag

Question 18

True or False: When stating your position you need to repeat it once it is understood.

Answer 18

FALSE

Question 19

What is the name of the error caused due to magnetic components?

Answer 19

Deviation

Question 20

A glider pilot observes the tow aircraft wagging the rudder from side to side; they should:

Answer 20

Close the spoilers and dive brakes

Question 21

Which of the listed items are the Pilot-in-Command’s responsibility prior to and during a flight?

Answer 21

Positive Static Stability

Question 22

Positive Static Stability

Answer 22

Landing gear of undercarriage

Question 23

What is a semi-monocoque fuselage?

Answer 23

A series of round of oval forms held together by strings covered by an outer skin which bears part of the load

Question 24

Which wing planform would provide good low speed handling at the cost of slightly higher induced drag?

Answer 24

Rectangular wing

Question 25

After maintaining a constant turn for two minutes you level your wings. What illusion might you experience?

Answer 25

The illusion of turning in the opposite direction

Question 26

What are the 2 main types of drag?

Answer 26

Induced Drag and Parasite Drag

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

7 hours

Question 28

Gliders most often utilize which type of landing gear configuration?

Answer 28

Central main wheel with small outrigger wingtip wheels or skids.

Question 29

While on vacation you decide go scuba diving. The dive required decompression stops. How long should you wait before flying above 8000 feet?

Answer 29

24 hours

Question 30

If you move the subscale down on the altimeter what will happen on the instrument face?

Answer 30

The indicated altitude will decrease

Question 31

Search and Rescue is the responsibility of which agency?

Answer 31

Canadian Armed Forces

Question 32

What is one of the main advantages of having a sweptback wing design?

Answer 32

It increases stability

Question 33

Where is the aero-tow hook location on the 2-33?

Answer 33

On the centerline of the aircraft, approximately 2’ aft on the underside of the nose

Question 34

What point do all the aircraft axes pass through?

Answer 34

Center of Gravity

Question 35

What are the two types of stability?

Answer 35

Static and Dynamic stability

Question 36

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?

Answer 36

You will feel high on approach and flare early

Question 37

A complete blockage of the Pitot system will result in:

Answer 37

During a climb, the airspeed indicated will be lower than actual

Question 38

What force results in a slipping motion of the aircraft when banked?

Answer 38

Centripetal

Question 39

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.

Answer 39

FALSE

Question 40

What are the two ways a wing creates lift?

Answer 40

Pressure Differential and Downwash

Question 41

What is movement about the lateral axis called?

Answer 41

Pitch

Question 42

After an aborted launch or dual release failure it is expected that the glider will__________:

Answer 42

Move to the right