Matthias Nott
2026-03-18 ce9e025afc85829640462564078f138a68db98c0
SPL Exam Questions EN/30 - Flight Performance and Planning.md
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600600 ![ICAO Obstacle Symbols](figures/t30_q27.svg)
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-- **A)** D
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-- **B)** C
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-- **C)** B
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-- **D)** A
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+- **A)** Single lighted obstacle
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+- **B)** Single unlighted obstacle
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+- **C)** Group of lighted obstacles
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+- **D)** Group of unlighted obstacles
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607607 #### Answer
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611611 #### Explanation
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-The correct answer is B (symbol C in the figure) because ICAO Annex 4 chart symbology uses distinct symbols to differentiate between single obstacles versus groups, and lighted versus unlighted. The symbol for a group of unlighted obstacles is specifically designated in the reference figure as C. Knowing these symbols is critical for cross-country planning and obstacle avoidance.
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+The correct answer is D because ICAO Annex 4 chart symbology uses distinct symbols to differentiate between single obstacles versus groups, and lighted versus unlighted. The symbol for a group of unlighted obstacles is shown as D in the figure — two filled circles side by side with no light rays. Knowing these symbols is critical for cross-country planning and obstacle avoidance.
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-- **Option A** — A, C, and D represent other obstacle categories such as single obstacles, lighted groups, or other types.
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+- **Option A** — represents a single lighted obstacle (filled circle with light rays).
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+- **Option B** — represents a single unlighted obstacle (filled circle only).
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+- **Option C** — represents a group of lighted obstacles (two filled circles with light rays).
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617619 #### Key Terms
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625627 ![ICAO Airport Symbols](figures/t30_q28.svg)
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-- A) C
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-- B) A
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-- C) B
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-- D) D
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+- **A)** Civil airport, paved runway
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+- **B)** Military airport, paved runway
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+- **C)** Civil airport, unpaved runway
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+- **D)** Heliport
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632634 #### Answer
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636638 #### Explanation
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-The correct answer is B (symbol A in the figure) because ICAO aeronautical chart symbology differentiates airports by civil versus military status, international versus domestic, and runway surface type. A civil domestic airport with a paved runway has a specific symbol shown as A in the annex. Glider pilots use these symbols when planning outlanding fields or alternate airports.
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+The correct answer is A because ICAO aeronautical chart symbology differentiates airports by civil versus military status and runway surface type. A civil airport with a paved runway is shown as symbol A in the figure — a circle with a solid filled runway bar through the centre. Glider pilots use these symbols when planning outlanding fields or alternate airports.
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-- **Option A** — A, C, and D represent other aerodrome categories such as international airports, military airfields, or unpaved-runway airports.
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+- **Option B** — represents a military airport with paved runway (circle with runway bar and crossbar).
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+- **Option C** — represents a civil airport with unpaved runway (circle with open/outlined runway bar).
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+- **Option D** — represents a heliport (square with H).
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642646 #### Key Terms
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650654 ![ICAO Spot Elevation Symbols](figures/t30_q29.svg)
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-- A) C
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-- B) B
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-- C) A
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-- D) D
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+- **A)** General spot elevation
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+- **B)** Highest spot elevation on chart
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+- **C)** Mountain peak / summit
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+- **D)** Trigonometric point
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657661 #### Answer
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661665 #### Explanation
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-The correct answer is A (symbol C in the figure) because ICAO charts use specific symbols to differentiate between general spot elevations, surveyed elevation points, and obstruction heights. A general spot elevation marks a notable terrain high point for situational awareness and is depicted according to ICAO Annex 4 standards. Familiarity with these symbols is essential for terrain clearance planning.
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+The correct answer is A because ICAO charts use specific symbols to differentiate between general spot elevations, the highest elevation on a chart, mountain peaks, and trigonometric points. A general spot elevation is shown as symbol A — a small dot with a plain elevation number beside it. Familiarity with these symbols is essential for terrain clearance planning.
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-- **Option B** — B, C, and D represent other elevation-related symbols such as maximum elevation figures or obstruction markers.
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+- **Option B** — represents the highest spot elevation on the chart (larger bold dot with bold underlined number).
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+- **Option C** — represents a mountain peak or summit (filled triangle with elevation number).
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+- **Option D** — represents a trigonometric point (open triangle with centre dot and elevation number).
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667673 #### Key Terms
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