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) Weather in the mountains tends to be:
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4) What does number 1 represent (distance between wing tip to wing tip)?
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5) 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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6) The number 12 is next to a small metal piece. What is this piece called?
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7) The number 13 is next to a small pulley. What is this pulley for?
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8) Always refer to the pilot manual, but on many reflex gliders pilots should:
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9) When landing in in strong turbulence:
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10) If you encounter strong turbulence, you should:
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11) Spiral dives, where the wing is pointed nearly straight down,
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12) Refer to red D on the Orlando Chart's left side. You...
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13) Refer to red number 4 on the Orlando Chart's bottom. Which statements are true?
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14) Refer to red number 8 on the Orlando Chart. Which statement is true?
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15) Refer to red number 5 on the Orlando Chart. Launching there you...
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16) Refer to red number 4 on the Orlando Chart's bottom. Launching there you...
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17) Refer to red number 2 on the Orlando Chart's left side. You...
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18) Flying over clouds is nearly always a bad idea because they can close in on you. But legally…(check all that apply)
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19) 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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20) On many sunny days, the presence of these clouds in the morning indicate increasing thermals and associated turbulence:
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21) Active flying is defined as:
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22) What is the order of actions on a power-off landing:
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23) The stall of a glider corresponds most directly to:
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24) If an asymmetric collapse happens in flight, you should:
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25) You are attempting a forward launch in 10 mph winds. What can you expect (select all that apply)?
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26) You are at 30 feet AGL on final approach. You should...
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27) Regarding “weight shift", which statement is the most accurate?
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28) 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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29) Powered paragliders are:
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30) The USPPA PPG2 rating will allow you to fly legally in Canada?
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31) In the U.S., regarding G airspace (check all that apply)
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32) In the U.S., regarding E 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) Which statement is true regarding night flying for paramotors?
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38) Can we fly in A, B, C or D airspace? (ATC=Air Traffic Control)
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39) The FAA defines an ultralight vehicle as one that: (check all that apply)
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40) Regarding Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), as a PPG pilot you…
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41) Regarding the use of a reserve parachute for powered paragliding:
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42) You consistently have problems getting into your seat. What should you do?
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43) The front of the glider is called the leading edge; the back of the glider is called the trailing edge. The distance from the leading to trailing edges is called the_______.
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44) The tachometer is most useful for:
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45) If your propeller is not balanced, what will you notice the most?
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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) Where is the safest place to start your engine?
The safest place to start your motor is on your back. If you do start the motor on the ground or on a rack, be sure to secure the prop with a strap.
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48) Of the answers below, which is the best choice for descending quickly?
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49) When is the safest time of day to fly? Check all that apply.
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50) What is the significance of the PPG2 rating?
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