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

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8) When landing in in strong turbulence:

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9) The risk of spot landings is mostly from:

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

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13) Parachutal stall is:

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14) Refer to red D 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) If you are at the beach and the "off-shore" breezes are 6-8 m.p.h. This indicates:

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

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

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

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

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

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26) 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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27) Powered paragliders are:

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

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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 G airspace (check all that apply)

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31) Which statement is True?

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

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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 tachometer is most useful for:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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