From ce9e025afc85829640462564078f138a68db98c0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthias Nott <mnott@mnsoft.org> Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:20:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fix: Q27-29 options match figure labels, Q36 question text --- SPL Exam Questions EN/30 - Flight Performance and Planning.md | 46 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/SPL Exam Questions EN/30 - Flight Performance and Planning.md b/SPL Exam Questions EN/30 - Flight Performance and Planning.md index 94129a7..98c8c8e 100644 --- a/SPL Exam Questions EN/30 - Flight Performance and Planning.md +++ b/SPL Exam Questions EN/30 - Flight Performance and Planning.md @@ -599,20 +599,22 @@  -- **A)** D -- **B)** C -- **C)** B -- **D)** A +- **A)** Single lighted obstacle +- **B)** Single unlighted obstacle +- **C)** Group of lighted obstacles +- **D)** Group of unlighted obstacles #### Answer -B) +D) #### Explanation -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. +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. -- **Option A** — A, C, and D represent other obstacle categories such as single obstacles, lighted groups, or other types. +- **Option A** — represents a single lighted obstacle (filled circle with light rays). +- **Option B** — represents a single unlighted obstacle (filled circle only). +- **Option C** — represents a group of lighted obstacles (two filled circles with light rays). #### Key Terms @@ -624,20 +626,22 @@  -- A) C -- B) A -- C) B -- D) D +- **A)** Civil airport, paved runway +- **B)** Military airport, paved runway +- **C)** Civil airport, unpaved runway +- **D)** Heliport #### Answer -B) +A) #### Explanation -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. +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. -- **Option A** — A, C, and D represent other aerodrome categories such as international airports, military airfields, or unpaved-runway airports. +- **Option B** — represents a military airport with paved runway (circle with runway bar and crossbar). +- **Option C** — represents a civil airport with unpaved runway (circle with open/outlined runway bar). +- **Option D** — represents a heliport (square with H). #### Key Terms @@ -649,10 +653,10 @@  -- A) C -- B) B -- C) A -- D) D +- **A)** General spot elevation +- **B)** Highest spot elevation on chart +- **C)** Mountain peak / summit +- **D)** Trigonometric point #### Answer @@ -660,9 +664,11 @@ #### Explanation -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. +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. -- **Option B** — B, C, and D represent other elevation-related symbols such as maximum elevation figures or obstruction markers. +- **Option B** — represents the highest spot elevation on the chart (larger bold dot with bold underlined number). +- **Option C** — represents a mountain peak or summit (filled triangle with elevation number). +- **Option D** — represents a trigonometric point (open triangle with centre dot and elevation number). #### Key Terms -- Gitblit v1.3.1