From c7fe4faf1aab7bd121763380c10be86d95a80333 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthias Nott <mnott@mnsoft.org> Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:21:58 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fix: Q71 answer correction, Q39 wording, remove bogus Oswald terms --- SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md | 63 ++++++++++++------------------- 1 files changed, 25 insertions(+), 38 deletions(-) diff --git a/SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md b/SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md index 39366ad..f96d29f 100644 --- a/SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md +++ b/SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md @@ -194,12 +194,12 @@ #### Key Terms +- **n** — Load Factor (ratio of lift to weight: n = L/W) - **L** — Lift — aerodynamic force acting perpendicular to the airflow - **W** — Weight — force due to gravity acting on the aircraft (W = m × g) -- **n** — Load Factor (ratio of lift to weight: n = L/W) -- **D** — Drag - **g** — gravitational acceleration (9.81 m/s²) - +- **e** — Oswald Efficiency Factor — wing efficiency factor (1.0 for ideal elliptical lift distribution) +- **D** — Drag ### Q10: What are the key benefits of sandwich construction? ^t20q10 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q10) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q10) @@ -243,9 +243,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **D** — Drag D — Drag - ### Q12: The trim lever in a glider serves to ^t20q12 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q12) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q12) @@ -353,9 +351,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **D** — Drag D — Drag - ### Q17: When left rudder is applied, what are the primary and secondary effects? ^t20q17 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q17) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q17) @@ -420,9 +416,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **D** — Drag D — Drag - ### Q20: What function do secondary flight controls serve? ^t20q20 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q20) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q20) @@ -556,10 +550,9 @@ #### Key Terms -- **rho** — ρ (rho) — air density - **q** — dynamic pressure (q = ½ × ρ × V²) +- **rho** — ρ (rho) — air density - **D** — Drag - ### Q26: QFE refers to the ^t20q26 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q26) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q26) @@ -583,9 +576,9 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ISA** = International Standard Atmosphere - **QFE** = Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation - **QNH** = Pressure adjusted to mean sea level +- **ISA** = International Standard Atmosphere ### Q27: What is the function of the altimeter subscale? ^t20q27 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q27) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q27) @@ -609,8 +602,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **QFE** = Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation - **QNH** = Pressure adjusted to mean sea level +- **QFE** = Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation ### Q28: How can an altimeter subscale set to an incorrect QNH lead to a dangerous altimeter error? ^t20q28 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q28) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q28) @@ -712,8 +705,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **AGL** = Above Ground Level - **ISA** = International Standard Atmosphere +- **AGL** = Above Ground Level - **MSL** = Mean Sea Level --- @@ -740,8 +733,8 @@ #### Key Terms - **ISA** = International Standard Atmosphere -- **MSL** = Mean Sea Level - **D** — Drag +- **MSL** = Mean Sea Level --- ### Q33: When flying in an air mass at ISA temperature with the correct QNH set, the indicated altitude is ^t20q33 @@ -913,9 +906,10 @@ #### Key Terms -- **IAS** = Indicated Airspeed -- **ρ** (rho) — air density - **q** — dynamic pressure (q = ½ × ρ × V²) +- **ρ** (rho) — air density +- **e** — Oswald Efficiency Factor — wing efficiency factor (1.0 for ideal elliptical lift distribution) +- **IAS** = Indicated Airspeed --- ### Q40: Red lines on instrument displays typically mark which values? ^t20q40 @@ -1542,9 +1536,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **D** — Drag D — Drag - ### Q67: Your glider has an ELT with a toggle switch offering ON, OFF, and ARM modes. Which setting enables automatic distress signal transmission upon a violent impact? ^t20q67 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q67) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q67) @@ -1852,8 +1844,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed - **VNO** = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed +- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed ### Q81: Why must a compass be compensated (swung)? ^t20q81 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q81) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q81) @@ -2514,9 +2506,9 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VA** = Manoeuvring Speed -- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed - **VNO** = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed +- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed +- **VA** = Manoeuvring Speed ### Q111: What causes the dip error on a direct-reading compass? ^t20q111 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q111) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q111) @@ -2561,8 +2553,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed - **VNO** = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed +- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed ### Q113: If the altimeter subscale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa, what difference in altitude is displayed? ^t20q113 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q113) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q113) @@ -2586,8 +2578,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ISA** = International Standard Atmosphere - **QNH** = Pressure adjusted to mean sea level +- **ISA** = International Standard Atmosphere ### Q114: When the altimeter reference scale is set to QFE, what does the instrument show during flight? ^t20q114 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q114) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q114) @@ -2611,9 +2603,9 @@ #### Key Terms -- **MSL** = Mean Sea Level - **QFE** = Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation - **QNH** = Pressure adjusted to mean sea level +- **MSL** = Mean Sea Level ### Q115: A vertical speed indicator connected to an oversized equalizing tank results in ^t20q115 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q115) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q115) @@ -2678,8 +2670,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **TMG** = Touring Motor Glider - **D** — Drag +- **TMG** = Touring Motor Glider ### Q118: What does the yellow arc on the airspeed indicator signify? ^t20q118 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q118) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q118) @@ -2703,8 +2695,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed - **VNO** = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed +- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed ### Q119: During a steady glide, an energy-compensated VSI shows the vertical speed ^t20q119 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q119) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q119) @@ -2807,9 +2799,9 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VS** = Stall Speed - **W** — Weight — force due to gravity acting on the aircraft (W = m × g) - **S** — Wing Area — total planform area of the wings +- **VS** = Stall Speed ### Q124: The maximum load according to the load sheet has been exceeded. What action must be taken? ^t20q124 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q124) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q124) @@ -2871,9 +2863,9 @@ #### Key Terms -- **AIP** = Aeronautical Information Publication - **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed - **VNO** = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed +- **AIP** = Aeronautical Information Publication ### Q127: The airspeed indicator is unserviceable. The aircraft may only be operated ^t20q127 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q127) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q127) @@ -2957,9 +2949,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ρ** (rho) — air density - **q** — dynamic pressure (q = ½ × ρ × V²) - +- **ρ** (rho) — air density ### Q131: The airspeed indicator, altimeter and vertical speed indicator all display incorrect readings simultaneously. What could be the cause? ^t20q131 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q131) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q131) @@ -3002,8 +2993,8 @@ #### Key Terms -- **QFE** = Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation - **QNH** = Pressure adjusted to mean sea level +- **QFE** = Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation ### Q133: The term "inclination" is defined as ^t20q133 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q133) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q133) @@ -3027,9 +3018,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **D** — Drag D — Drag - ### Q134: As air density decreases, the airflow speed at stall increases (TAS) and vice versa. How should a final approach be flown on a hot summer day? ^t20q134 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q134) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q134) @@ -3075,10 +3064,9 @@ #### Key Terms +- **n** — Load Factor (ratio of lift to weight: n = L/W) - **L** — Lift — aerodynamic force acting perpendicular to the airflow - **W** — Weight — force due to gravity acting on the aircraft (W = m × g) -- **n** — Load Factor (ratio of lift to weight: n = L/W) - ### Q136: The term static pressure is defined as the pressure ^t20q136 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q136) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q136) @@ -3121,5 +3109,4 @@ #### Key Terms -- **D** — Drag -D — Drag +D — Drag \ No newline at end of file -- Gitblit v1.3.1