PPG 2

Test your PPG 2 knowledge with this test.

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1) Which of the following statements are true regarding parachutal stall (select all that apply)?

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2) You take off and discover the right brake line is caught tight in its pulley. What should you do?

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

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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 12 is next to a small metal piece. What is this piece called?

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

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7) When landing in in strong turbulence:

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8) The risk of spot landings is mostly from:

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

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

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12) 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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13) If you are at the beach and the "off-shore" breezes are 6-8 m.p.h. This indicates:

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

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

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

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18) On many sunny days, the presence of these clouds in the morning indicate increasing thermals and associated turbulence:

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

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20) What is the order of actions on a power-off landing:

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

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22) You are attempting a forward launch in 10 mph winds. What can you expect (select all that apply)?

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23) 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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24) You are on final approach and notice that you are drifting to the right. What should you do?

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25) Powered paragliders are:

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26) Before flying a new area, you must verify the airspace is legal. What are some ways you can check the airspace (select all that apply)?

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27) Airspace can be closed to all flying. Which of the following statements are true? (check all that apply)

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

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29) In the U.S., regarding E airspace (check all that apply)

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30) The minimum visibility for flying in E airspace is:

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

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

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

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35) Regarding Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), as a PPG pilot you…

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36) It is important to check the weather before flying. One of the best sources for this information is...

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37) The tachometer is most useful for:

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

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

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

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

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

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43) While you are flying, you should…

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44) Where is the safest place to start your engine?

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45) Of the answers below, which is the best choice for descending quickly?

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46) What glider certification is generally considered the safest to fly?

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47) When is the safest time of day to fly? Check all that apply.

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48) What is the significance of the PPG2 rating?

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

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50) The winds are blowing 6-8 m.p.h. from the South. What is the safest direction to fly before returning to the launch site?

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