PPG 2

Test your PPG 2 knowledge with this test.

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1) Weather in the mountains tends to be:

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2) What does number 1 represent (distance between wing tip to wing tip)?

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3) The distance from the front of the wing to the back of the wing (represented by #2 in the image) is called?

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4) The number 20 is pointing to a metal piece. What is that piece called?

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5) The number 13 is next to a small pulley. What is this pulley for?

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6) Always refer to the pilot manual, but on many reflex gliders pilots should:

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7) A smooth 10 mph wind is blowing. Your motor quits and now you're trying to reach a landing field that is upwind of you. Which setting will enable you to travel the longest distance?

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8) If you encounter strong turbulence, you should:

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9) Spiral dives, where the wing is pointed nearly straight down,

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10) Refer to red D on the Orlando Chart's left side. You...

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11) Refer to red number 8 on the Orlando Chart. Which statement is true?

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12) Refer to red number 5 on the Orlando Chart. Launching there you...

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13) Refer to red number 4 on the Orlando Chart's bottom. Launching there you...

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14) Refer to red number 2 on the Orlando Chart's left side. You...

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15) Refer to red number 3 on the Orlando Chart's left side. Which statement is true if you launch there?

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16) Refer to red number 1 on the Orlando Chart excerpt. You...

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17) Wind direction is the direction from which the wind is blowing. For example: If the wind is shown as 270 degrees, this indicates the wind is blowing from the_________.

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18) Mark all that apply. If the dew point is the same or slightly higher than the air temperature. Which of the following statements is true?

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19) As the air temperature drops, which of the following statements are true? (Select all that apply)

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20) When the air is very humid, what does that usually mean for us as PPG pilots?

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21) You're at the beach of a large body of water. Wind is coming on shore but a mile inland it's blowing opposite (towards the water). Which is true?

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22) Select all that apply. Which statement is true regarding weather:

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23) The billowy, heaped-on looking clouds are:

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24) Active flying is defined as:

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25) The stall of a glider corresponds most directly to:

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26) If an asymmetric collapse happens in flight, you should:

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27) You are launching in light winds. If you start your run, what is likely to happen if you suddenly slow your run mid-launch?

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28) Regarding “weight shift", which statement is the most accurate?

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29) The speed at which the glider will tend to fly when no pilot input is given (brakes in full up position) is called:

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30) Powered paragliders are:

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31) In most U.S. airspace (G airspace), below 700' (1200' in some areas), how far must you remain from clouds?

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32) In the U.S., regarding G airspace (check all that apply)

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33) It is considered good "PPG Manners" to:

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34) Which statement is True?

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35) When two aircraft are approaching each other head-on, or nearly so, each pilot of each aircraft shall alter course to the______.

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36) In which airspace(s) are we not required to talk with controllers? (Check all that apply):

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37) The FAA defines an ultralight vehicle as one that: (check all that apply)

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38) You consistently have problems getting into your seat.  What should you do?

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39) The tachometer is most useful for:

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40) The engine won't start. Inspection of the spark plug reveals the tip is a light brown color? This means:

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41) You can start the motor but the kill switch no longer shuts it off.  What is the most likely cause?

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42) If your propeller is not balanced, what will you notice the most?

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43) If your prop spins counter-clockwise, as viewed from behind, at high power your BODY:

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44) Most gas paramotor engines' crank shaft spins (as seen when looking at the paramotor from the rear) to the

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45) If your engine is much louder than normal, you likely have:

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46) You normally fly near sea level but are now launching from a 5000 foot elevation.  You…

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47) What is the best indicator of wind direction while landing?

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48) What is the significance of the PPG2 rating?

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49) If you are landing at a crowded PPG fly-in:

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50) The default reaction to an unknown twisting or wing malfunction is:

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