PPG 2

Test your PPG 2 knowledge with this test.

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

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2) Weather in the mountains tends to be:

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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 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) When landing in in strong turbulence:

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8) The risk of spot landings is mostly from:

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9) Refer to the Wind Drift image. You're a half-mile offshore when the motor quits. What heading gives you the best chance of making it to shore in the shortest time possible.

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10) 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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11) If you encounter strong turbulence, you should:

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

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

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

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

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16) 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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17) 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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18) What are some ways to suspect a gust front is heading your way? (check all that apply)

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

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

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

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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) You are at 30 feet AGL on final approach. You should...

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26) Powered paragliders are:

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27) The USPPA PPG2 rating will allow you to fly legally in Canada?

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

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

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31) The minimum visibility for launching in the vast majority of U.S. territory, away from large airports, is:

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

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33) 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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34) Can we fly in A, B, C or D airspace? (ATC=Air Traffic Control)

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

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

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

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

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

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42) Check all that apply. If the engine crank shaft spins left (counter clockwise), the prop spins:

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

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44) If you hear a "chirping" sound after you start the engine, you likely have a:

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

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46) While you are flying, you should…

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

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

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49) What is the significance of the PPG2 rating?

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

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