From f3c802d4ecca5c384605162019dff2b440d28032 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthias Nott <mnott@mnsoft.org> Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:38:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fix: answer corrections (Q82/Q104/Q110/20-Q82), single-term formatting, priority tables, formula terms --- SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md | 56 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------- 1 files changed, 31 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) diff --git a/SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md b/SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md index 013b9c0..39366ad 100644 --- a/SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md +++ b/SPL Exam Questions EN/20 - Aircraft General Knowledge.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **EASA** = European Union Aviation Safety Agency +EASA = European Union Aviation Safety Agency ### Q2: Wing thickness is measured as the distance between the upper and lower surfaces of a wing at its ^t20q2 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q2) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q2) @@ -244,6 +244,7 @@ #### Key Terms - **D** — Drag +D — Drag ### Q12: The trim lever in a glider serves to ^t20q12 @@ -288,7 +289,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VA** = Manoeuvring Speed +VA = Manoeuvring Speed ### Q14: How many axes does an aircraft rotate about, and what are they called? ^t20q14 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q14) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q14) @@ -353,6 +354,7 @@ #### Key Terms - **D** — Drag +D — Drag ### Q17: When left rudder is applied, what are the primary and secondary effects? ^t20q17 @@ -419,6 +421,7 @@ #### Key Terms - **D** — Drag +D — Drag ### Q20: What function do secondary flight controls serve? ^t20q20 @@ -484,7 +487,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **CG** = Centre of Gravity +CG = Centre of Gravity ### Q23: The purpose of the trim system is to ^t20q23 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q23) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q23) @@ -508,7 +511,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **CG** = Centre of Gravity +CG = Centre of Gravity ### Q24: The Pitot-static system is designed to ^t20q24 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q24) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q24) @@ -813,7 +816,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ISA** = International Standard Atmosphere +ISA = International Standard Atmosphere --- ### Q36: How does a vertical speed indicator work? ^t20q36 @@ -883,7 +886,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **TAS** = True Airspeed +TAS = True Airspeed --- ### Q39: What principle does the airspeed indicator use to determine speed? ^t20q39 @@ -939,7 +942,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed +VNE = Never Exceed Speed --- ### Q41: To determine indicated airspeed (IAS), the airspeed indicator requires ^t20q41 @@ -966,7 +969,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **IAS** = Indicated Airspeed +IAS = Indicated Airspeed --- ### Q42: What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? ^t20q42 @@ -993,7 +996,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed +VNE = Never Exceed Speed --- ### Q43: The compass error produced by the aircraft's own magnetic field is known as ^t20q43 @@ -1064,7 +1067,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **IAS** = Indicated Airspeed +IAS = Indicated Airspeed --- ### Q46: An aircraft in the northern hemisphere turns from 270° to 360° via the shortest route. At roughly what compass indication should the pilot stop the turn? ^t20q46 @@ -1204,7 +1207,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **EASA** = European Union Aviation Safety Agency +EASA = European Union Aviation Safety Agency --- ### Q52: During winter maintenance, you notice honeycomb elements inside the fuselage. What construction category does this glider belong to? ^t20q52 @@ -1301,7 +1304,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **CG** = Centre of Gravity +CG = Centre of Gravity --- ### Q56: Aileron deflection produces rotation around which axis? ^t20q56 @@ -1494,7 +1497,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VNE** = Never Exceed Speed +VNE = Never Exceed Speed ### Q65: Switching on the radio in a glider consistently causes the magnetic compass to rotate in the same direction. Why? ^t20q65 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q65) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q65) @@ -1540,6 +1543,7 @@ #### 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 @@ -1562,7 +1566,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ELT** = Emergency Locator Transmitter +ELT = Emergency Locator Transmitter ### Q68: Electric current is measured in which unit? ^t20q68 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q68) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q68) @@ -1632,7 +1636,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VHF** = Very High Frequency +VHF = Very High Frequency ### Q71: Which instrument is connected to the Pitot tube? ^t20q71 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q71) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q71) @@ -1716,7 +1720,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **CG** = Centre of Gravity +CG = Centre of Gravity ### Q75: What is the purpose of a glider's flight manual (AFM)? ^t20q75 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q75) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q75) @@ -1822,7 +1826,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ELT** = Emergency Locator Transmitter +ELT = Emergency Locator Transmitter > **Note:** An ELT is not the same as FLARM. ELT transmits a distress signal on 121.5 MHz after a crash; FLARM is a collision avoidance system. Most gliders in Switzerland/Germany have FLARM but not necessarily an ELT. This question applies where ELT is fitted. ### Q80: What does the green arc on a glider's airspeed indicator represent? ^t20q80 @@ -1881,7 +1885,7 @@ #### Answer -D) +C) #### Explanation @@ -1897,7 +1901,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **CG** = Centre of Gravity +CG = Centre of Gravity ### Q83: A glider pilot weighs 110 kg equipped; the glider has an empty weight of 250 kg. How much water ballast can be loaded? See attached sheet. ^t20q83 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q83) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q83) @@ -1963,7 +1967,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VNO** = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed +VNO = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed ### Q86: What constitutes a glider's minimum equipment? ^t20q86 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q86) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q86) @@ -2052,7 +2056,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **EASA** = European Union Aviation Safety Agency +EASA = European Union Aviation Safety Agency ### Q90: For a glider with an empty weight of 275 kg, determine the correct combination of maximum payload and permitted water ballast. ^t20q90 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q90) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q90) @@ -2078,7 +2082,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **CG** = Centre of Gravity +CG = Centre of Gravity ### Q91: To which loading category of a glider does the parachute belong? ^t20q91 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q91) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q91) @@ -2424,7 +2428,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **CG** = Centre of Gravity +CG = Centre of Gravity ### Q107: The maximum mass stated in the flight manual has been exceeded. What is required? ^t20q107 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q107) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q107) @@ -2781,7 +2785,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **CG** = Centre of Gravity +CG = Centre of Gravity ### Q123: Water ballast increases wing loading by 40%. By what percentage does the glider's minimum speed increase? ^t20q123 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q123) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q123) @@ -2892,7 +2896,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **IAS** = Indicated Airspeed +IAS = Indicated Airspeed ### Q128: During a left turn, the yaw string deflects to the left. What rudder input can centre the string? ^t20q128 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/20%20-%20Allgemeine%20Luftfahrzeugkunde.md#^t20q128) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/20%20-%20Connaissances%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9ronef.md#^t20q128) @@ -3024,6 +3028,7 @@ #### 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 @@ -3117,3 +3122,4 @@ #### Key Terms - **D** — Drag +D — Drag -- Gitblit v1.3.1