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4747 
4848 #### Key Terms
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-EASA = European Union Aviation Safety Agency
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5251 ### Q3: What is a wind shear? ^t70q3
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123122 #### Key Terms
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-IAS = Indicated Airspeed
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127125 ### Q7: During approach, an aircraft encounters wind shear with increasing headwind. Without corrections, how are the flight path and IAS affected? ^t70q7
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144142 #### Key Terms
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-IAS = Indicated Airspeed
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148145 ### Q8: During approach, the aircraft experiences wind shear with a decreasing tailwind. Without corrections, what happens to the flight path and IAS? ^t70q8
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165162 #### Key Terms
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-IAS = Indicated Airspeed
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169165 ### Q9: What is the best way to avoid encountering wind shear during flight? ^t70q9
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212208 #### Key Terms
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-ATC = Air Traffic Control; IMC = Instrument Meteorological Conditions; VFR = Visual Flight Rules; VMC = Visual Meteorological Conditions
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+- **ATC** = Air Traffic Control
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+- **IMC** = Instrument Meteorological Conditions
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+- **VFR** = Visual Flight Rules
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+- **VMC** = Visual Meteorological Conditions
216214 ### Q11: Two identical aircraft at the same gross weight and configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which one produces stronger wake turbulence? ^t70q11
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440438 - **Option B** (pushing forward during the turn) would cause altitude loss and nose-down pitch.
441439 - **Option C** (opposite rudder) is not the primary concern — speed margin is the critical safety factor.
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+#### Key Terms
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+- **n** — Load Factor (ratio of lift to weight: n = L/W)
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443445 ### Q22: A glider is about to stall and pitch down. Which control input prevents a nose-dive and spin? ^t70q22
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484486 
485487 #### Key Terms
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-CG = Centre of Gravity
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489490 ### Q24: During aerotow, the glider has climbed excessively high behind the tug. What should the glider pilot do to prevent further danger? ^t70q24
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531532 #### Key Terms
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-AGL = Above Ground Level
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535535 ### Q26: During the initial ground roll of a winch launch, one wing touches the ground. What must the glider pilot do? ^t70q26
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-VNE = Never Exceed Speed
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581580 ### Q28: After a cable break during aerotow, a long section of cable remains attached to the glider. What should the pilot do? ^t70q28
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-MSL = Mean Sea Level
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776774 ### Q37: What colour is the emergency canopy release handle? ^t70q37
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-CG = Centre of Gravity
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820817 ### Q39: During a winch launch, the airspeed indicator fails after reaching the full climb attitude. What should the pilot do? ^t70q39
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-CG = Centre of Gravity; VNE = Never Exceed Speed
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+- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed
866863 ### Q41: What effect does ice accumulation on the wings have? ^t70q41
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883880 - **Option A** is wrong because ice roughness increases friction drag.
884881 - **Options B and C** are incorrect because ice degrades aerodynamic performance in every respect.
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+#### Key Terms
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+- **CL_max** — Maximum Lift Coefficient — highest CL the wing can produce before stalling
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+- **CL** — Lift Coefficient — dimensionless measure of aerodynamic lift
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886888 ### Q42: The landing gear extends but will not lock despite several attempts. How should the landing be performed? ^t70q42
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-VFR = Visual Flight Rules; VNE = Never Exceed Speed
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10351037 ### Q49: After landing, you discover that a pen may have fallen into the cockpit. What must be considered? ^t70q49
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-AGL = Above Ground Level; VA = Manoeuvring Speed
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10811083 ### Q51: You have just passed the LAPL(S) practical exam. May you carry passengers as soon as the licence is issued? ^t70q51
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11011103 
11021104 #### Key Terms
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-EASA = European Union Aviation Safety Agency; LAPL = Light Aircraft Pilot Licence; PIC = Pilot in Command; SPL = Sailplane Pilot Licence
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+- **LAPL** = Light Aircraft Pilot Licence
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+- **PIC** = Pilot in Command
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+- **SPL** = Sailplane Pilot Licence
11061110 ### Q52: On final approach to an out-landing field, you suddenly encounter a strong thermal. How should you react? ^t70q52
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11941197 ### Q56: You are thermalling at 1500 m AGL over flat terrain with no other glider nearby. In which direction should you circle? ^t70q56
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12201222 ### Q57: You are on an aerotow departure in calm conditions. The towrope breaks just below safety height. What do you do? ^t70q57
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-IAS = Indicated Airspeed; TAS = True Airspeed
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14341436 ### Q67: What do you notice when entering the centre of a downdraft? ^t70q67
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15641567 ### Q73: Is wearing a parachute compulsory during glider flights? ^t70q73
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15901592 ### Q74: During a winch launch, just after reaching the climbing angle, the cable breaks near the winch. How should you react? ^t70q74
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16591660 ### Q77: What lateral distance from a slope must you maintain in a glider? ^t70q77
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17041704 ### Q79: During an off-field landing, the glider sustains 70% damage; the pilot is unhurt. What must be done? ^t70q79
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18551856 ### Q86: You are flying along a slope on your right and spot an oncoming glider at the same altitude. How do you react? ^t70q86
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18721873 - **Option A** (diving) risks terrain collision.
18731874 - **Option C** (climbing) may not be possible.
18741875 - **Option D** (maintaining heading) leads directly to a head-on collision.
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18761881 ### Q87: You must land on a 400 m field with a moderate tailwind. How do you fly the final approach? ^t70q87
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19821987 ### Q92: You are flying a fast glider along a slope and spot a slower glider ahead at approximately the same altitude. How do you respond? ^t70q92
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21902194 ### Q104: You need to land on a 400 m field with a moderate tailwind. How do you fly the final approach? ^t70q104
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23642367 ### Q114: What factors must be considered for approach and landing speed? ^t70q114
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25082510 ### Q122: How should a glider be secured when strong winds are observed? ^t70q122
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25632564 ### Q125: When must a pre-flight check be performed? ^t70q125
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26072607 ### Q127: During approach, the tower reports: "Wind 15 knots, gusts 25 knots." How should the landing be performed? ^t70q127
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