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 number 12 is next to a small metal piece. What is this 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) The risk of spot landings is mostly from:

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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?

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8) If you encounter strong turbulence, you should:

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

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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 2 on the Orlando Chart's left side. You...

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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?

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

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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)

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

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

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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?

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

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

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24) Active flying is defined as:

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

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

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

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

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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?

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

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

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32) Powered paragliders are:

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

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

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

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36) Which statement is True?

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

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

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

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

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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:

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

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

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

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

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47) While you are flying, you should…

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

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

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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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