PPG 2

Test your PPG 2 knowledge with this test.

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1) Weather in the mountains tends to be:

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

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3) 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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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) 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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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) Refer to red number 4 on the Orlando Chart's bottom. Which statements are true?

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

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12) Refer to red number 4 on the Orlando Chart's bottom. Launching there you...

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

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

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15) 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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16) 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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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) The stall of a glider corresponds most directly to:

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

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

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

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33) In the U.S., regarding G airspace (check all that apply)

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

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

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

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

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

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39) Regarding the use of a reserve parachute for powered paragliding:

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40) 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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41) The tachometer is most useful for:

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

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

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

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

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

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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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