PPG 2

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)?

It's when the wing is descending mostly vertically

It's MORE likely to happen on lightly loaded wings

It's MORE likely on wings with porous fabric

It' MORE likely to happen when the trimmers are set to FAST

It's MORE likely to happen when the speedbar is applied

It's MORE likely to happen if the wing is wet

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

Focus only on the problem while you try to regain steering control

Establish a safe course and climb, steer with other means (rears, weight shift, etc.), then deal with it once you have altitude

Abort to as safe a landing as possible even if the terrain is not favorable

Immediately pull the brake with short, firm tugs to clear the tangle

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3) Weather in the mountains tends to be:

More dynamic because of Coriolis effect.

More dynamic because of lower overall solar heating. More dynamic because of lower overall solar heating.

Less dynamic because the mountains block horizontal winds.

Less dynamic because the mountains block sunlight in the values.

More dynamic due to uneven heating and eddies from winds.

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4) The number 12 is next to a small metal piece. What is this piece called?

Alternate brake connection

Alternate trimmer connection

Alternate trimmer connection (Harnel Hook)

Sister Clip (Brummel Hook) - For speed bar

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5) The number 13 is next to a small pulley. What is this pulley for?

It's an alternate speedbar pulley.

It's an optional tip steering toggle.

It's a lower brake pulley. (can be used for high hang point harnesses)

It's an extra pulley to be used in case of a primary pulley failure.

None of the above

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6) The risk of spot landings is mostly from:

Landing short and hitting something

Landing long and hitting something

Pulling too much brake and stalling or spinning

Not pulling enough brake during the flare

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7) Refer to the Wind Drift image. You're at position A when the motor quits and you want to make the Island. Approximately what heading will you fly?

The heading of glider 1

The heading of glider 2

The heading of glider 3

SOME heading to the right of glider 3's

SOME heading to the left of glider 1's.

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8) If you encounter strong turbulence, you should:

fly the wing as directed in its manual and land immediately.

fly the wing as directed in its manual and analyze landing options.

fly with about 1/4 brake pressure and land immediately.

fly with about 1/4 brake pressure and analyze landing options.

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9) Refer to red D on the Orlando Chart's left side. You...

can fly from there with as little as 1 mile visibility.

cannot fly from there due to proximity to Orlando's B airspace.

cannot fly from there due to a special flight restriction.

can fly from there as long as you stay at least 1 mile away from the Disney world theme park.

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

You are over a congested area and must maintain at least 500 feet AGL.

You are over a congested area and must maintain at least 1000 feet AGL.

You may be over a congested area but the yellow has no legal significance in that regard.

You are not allowed to fly over a congested area at any altitude.

3 and 4 are correct.

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

are launching in E airspace with G airspace at 1200 feet AGL.

are launching in E airspace with G airspace at 700 feet AGL.

are launching in G airspace with E airspace at 700 feet AGL.

are launching in G airspace with E airspace at 1200 feet AGL.

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

You're in B airspace which overrides the Kissimmee D airspace.

You're in D airspace with B airspace above starting at 2000 feet MSL.

You're in G airspace with B airspace above starting at 2000 feet MSL.

You're in E airspace with D airspace above starting at 2000 feet MSL.

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

Can launch there with as little as 1 mile visibility.

Can launch there with as little as 3 miles of visibility.

Can launch there but must have at least 5 miles visibility.

Cannot launch there due to being Orlando's B airspace.

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14) Flying over clouds is nearly always a bad idea because they can close in on you. But legally…(check all that apply)

you can fly over them as long as you don't go in them AND remain in G airspace AND remain below 1200'

you must maintain visual reference with the surface.

you cannot fly over clouds.

you must must maintain 500 feet below the clouds at all times

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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_________.

North.

South.

East.

West.

North/West

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16) If you are at the beach and the "off-shore" breezes are 6-8 m.p.h. This indicates:

It's is blowing out to sea and conditions are likely to be turbulent.

It's blowing in from the sea and conditions should be smooth.

You should inflate / launch towards the water.

Final approach will be towards the water

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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?

There is likely to be no/minimal thermal activity.

Air is more likely to be turbulent.

Humidity is high.

Humidity is low.

Thermals are likely to be strong.

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

Virga is spotted

The temperature begins to drop.

Ridge of approaching clouds ("Shelf Cloud").

Aviation weather forecast information.

The cloud looks like it's moving away (being pushed) from where the rain is falling.

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19) As the air temperature drops, which of the following statements are true? (Select all that apply)

The air is more dense and it will be harder to launch.

The air is more dense and therefore the propeller has more thrust.

The air is more dense therefore the glider has more lift.

You most likely won't have to run as far during launch.

You will have to run further and faster than you are used to.

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

It is generally harder to launch in humid air (air is less dense).

The propeller has more thrust (air is more dense).

The glider has more lift (air is more dense).

You will likely have to run further during launch (air is less dense).

1 and 4 are correct.

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21) 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?

Onshore beach winds suggest that any storms will move from over the land towards the water.

Wind strength tends to weaken in the afternoon.

Wind direction tends to become offshore in early afternoon then on shore later.

2 and 3 are correct.

You may experience convergence turbulence and the offshore wind may reach the beach.

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22) On many sunny days, the presence of these clouds in the morning indicate increasing thermals and associated turbulence:

Stratus.

Nimbus.

Cumulus.

Cirrus.

Fog.

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23) The billowy, heaped-on looking clouds are:

Stratus.

Nimbus.

Cumulus.

Cirrus.

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24) Active flying is defined as:

Flying in such a way as to keep the glider slowly moving left/right.

Holding about 2 pounds of brake press at all times.

Modulating the brakes so as to counter engine torque effects during throttle changes.

Modulation of brake pressures to keep the glider essentially centered overhead.

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

Come out of the seat, ease hands mostly up for the last 20 feet, shut the motor off just before touchdown.

Shut the motor off, ease hands mostly up for the last 20 feet, come out the seat just before touchdown.

Shut the motor off, come out of the seat, ease hands mostly up for the last 20 feet until flaring.

Come out of the seat, hold about half power through the flare, shutting off the motor just before touchdown.

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

Air speed.

Ground speed.

Brake position.

Angle of attack.

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

reduce brake pressure, reduce power THEN steer.

immediately apply brake on the collapsed side to "pump" it out.

immediately and aggressively brake on the opposite side to prevent a turn from developing.

Go completely hands up

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

The glider will tend to come up quicker and overfly you.

The pilot should use no A's and quarter brake during initial inflation.

Pulling too hard on the "A" lines may cause the glider to do a front tuck.

You may be pulled backward off your feet.

You will have to pull harder to get the glider to come up at all

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29) You are launching in light winds. If you start your run, what is likely to happen if you suddenly slow your run mid-launch?

The glider could fly past you (over fly you) and collapse.

This is the best way to ensure the glider keeps flying fast enough.

Internal pressure will increase making the glider more efficient.

It is more likely the glider will stay centered above you.

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

Apply ¾ brake input to slow the glider, getting ready to release it at touchdown.

keep minimal or no brake pressure until just before touchdown.

apply about ¼ brake input to slow the glider, getting ready to release it at touchdown.

Start applying brake until you reach full travel just before touchdown.

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31) Regarding “weight shift", which statement is the most accurate?

Right weight shift will lower the right riser and cause some right turn.

Right weight shift will lower the left riser and cause some right turn.

lower the right riser and cause some left turn.

Weight shift should not be used on paramotors due to interference from torque.

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32) Powered paragliders are:

regulated under FAR 103 (the Sport Pilot Rule) and require a 3rd class medical.

regulated under FAR 103 only and require no medical or drivers license.

regulated under FAR 103 (the Sport Pilot Rule) and require only a valid drivers license.

regulated primarily under FAR 61 and 91 but must also adhere to FAR 103.

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

True.

False.

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

It is all US airspace that is not classified as Class A, B, C, D, or E.

It is uncontrolled airspace.

It is most of the airspace up to either 700' or 1,200 feet AGL.

It sits on top of E airspace and requires higher visibility and cloud clearance requirements

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35) The minimum visibility for flying in E airspace is:

3 miles.

1 mile.

5 miles.

No minimum is specified since flight is prohibited there.

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36) Which statement is True?

A PPG, after an engine failure, has the right-of-way over all powerd aircraft.

Objects may not be dropped from an ultralight.

Powered ultralights shall yield the right-of-way to unpowered ultralights.

unpowered ultralights shall yield the right-of-way to powered ultralights.

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37) Which statement is true regarding night flying for paramotors?

We can fly up to 30 minutes after sunset IF we have strobe (visible 3-miles) AND we stay in G airspace.

It's allowed If the paramotor has steady green, red and white "3-mile lights" AND pilots stay within uncontrolled airspace.

Flying sunset to sunrise is allowed with an operating "3-mile strobe".

Flying between sunset to sunrise is not allowed regardless of lighting.

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

Is used or intended to be used for recreation or sport purposes only.

If powered, weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight.

Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 US gallons.

Is not capable of flying more than 55 knots.

Has a minimum weight of 54 pounds

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

PPG pilots typically fly at low attitudes, so a reserve parachute would not help.

Reserves are avoided due to the risk of accidental deployment.

Reserves are unnecessary since PPG pilots typically fly when the conditions are calm.

A reserve parachute can save your life in an emergency situation.

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

Loosen your leg straps.

Connect a kick bar to the seat.

Perform a hang check with your instructor.

Wear jeans.

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41) The engine won't start. Inspection of the spark plug reveals the tip is a light brown color? This means:

The oil/gas mixture too lean, causing the engine to overheat.

The oil/gas mixture too rich, indicating the engine is flooded.

The spark plug is old and needs to be replaced.

Something else is causing the engine problem.

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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?

Kill switch is stuck in the depressed condition.

The kill switch wire is broken or disconnected.

The kill switch ground wire has shorted to ground.

The master electrical switch is set on.

The ignition coil is defective.

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43) Most gas paramotor engines' crank shaft spins (as seen when looking at the paramotor from the rear) to the

left (counter clockwise)

right (clockwise)

left if the cotter key is on the “A” side

right if the cotter key is on the “A” side

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

Left on direct drives.

Left on gear reduction drives.

Left on belt reduction drives.

Left on clutched, gear reduction drives.

Left on clutched, belt reduction drives.

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

A damaged ("blown") exhaust manifold gasket.

Cracked intake silencer.

Damaged welds on the tuned exhaust.

It could be any of the above.

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46) What is the best indicator of wind direction while landing?

Wind sock or streamer at the landing site.

GPS

Smoke from a chimney a mile away.

Relative ground speed.

Waves on a nearby lake

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47) While you are flying, you should…

Always have a place to land in mind (in case you have a motor out).

Remain below 200 feet to avoid air traffic.

Remain hanging from the harness until you're ready to land.

Grasp the risers, as well as the brakes, when encountering turbulence.

All of the above.

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

On the ground.

On your back.

When the propeller is removed.

Strapped to a car.

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

Early morning, after sunrise.

Mid-afternoon after clouds form.

Late-afternoon, an hour or so before sunset.

Just after cold frontal passage

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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?

North.

South.

East or West.

Makes no difference.

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