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) 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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5) The number 12 is next to a small metal piece. What is this piece called?
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6) If you encounter strong turbulence, you should:
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7) Spiral dives, where the wing is pointed nearly straight down,
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8) Refer to red number 5 on the Orlando Chart. Launching there you...
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9) Refer to red number 2 on the Orlando Chart's left side. You...
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10) Refer to red number 1 on the Orlando Chart excerpt. You...
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11) If you are at the beach and the "off-shore" breezes are 6-8 m.p.h. This indicates:
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12) 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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13) What are some ways to suspect a gust front is heading your way? (check all that apply)
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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) 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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16) Select all that apply. Which statement is true regarding weather:
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17) On many sunny days, the presence of these clouds in the morning indicate increasing thermals and associated turbulence:
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18) The billowy, heaped-on looking clouds are:
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19) What is the order of actions on a power-off landing:
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20) The stall of a glider corresponds most directly to:
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21) You are at 30 feet AGL on final approach. You should...
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22) Regarding “weight shift", which statement is the most accurate?
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23) 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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24) 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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25) Airspace can be closed to all flying. Which of the following statements are true? (check all that apply)
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26) In most U.S. airspace (G airspace), below 700' (1200' in some areas), how far must you remain from clouds?
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27) In the U.S., regarding G airspace (check all that apply)
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28) The minimum visibility for flying in E airspace is:
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29) Which statement is True?
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30) 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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31) Which statement is true regarding night flying for paramotors?
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32) Can we fly in A, B, C or D airspace? (ATC=Air Traffic Control)
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33) The FAA defines an ultralight vehicle as one that: (check all that apply)
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34) Regarding the use of a reserve parachute for powered paragliding:
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35) You consistently have problems getting into your seat. What should you do?
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36) The engine won't start. Inspection of the spark plug reveals the tip is a light brown color? This means:
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37) If your propeller is not balanced, what will you notice the most?
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38) Most gas paramotor engines' crank shaft spins (as seen when looking at the paramotor from the rear) to the
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39) Check all that apply. If the engine crank shaft spins left (counter clockwise), the prop spins:
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40) If your engine is much louder than normal, you likely have:
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41) If you hear a "chirping" sound after you start the engine, you likely have a:
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42) You normally fly near sea level but are now launching from a 5000 foot elevation. You…
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43) What is the best indicator of wind direction while landing?
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44) While you are flying, you should…
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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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