PPG Tandem Instructor

Test your PPG Tandem Instructor skills and knowledge with this test.

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1) The wing you choose for flying tandem is critical. What are some important considerations to keep in mind when selecting a wing? (select all that apply)

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2) Any tandem setup must ensure the following: (check all that apply)

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3) With most paramotors, what happens as you burn fuel during flight?

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4) Relative to a solo glider, the time it takes for a tandem glider to oscillate from left to right is...

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5) Relative to a solo glider, the time it takes to swing under the glider during landing flare is...

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6) When flying foot launc, tandem pilots should...

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7) Relative to a solo glider, rapid descent maneuvers (Big ears, B-line stall, Spiral dives) on a tandem wing are:

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8) Which statements are true regarding carabiners for tandem flight? (select all that apply)

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9) Which statement is true regarding the brake pressure you'll feel on a tandem wing vs a solo wing?

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10) In general, the maneuverability of a tandem glider compared to a solo glider is typically...

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11) Tandem flights are useful for teaching students how to get out of an oscillation. What is the best way to teach this?

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12) When doing tandem flights, which statements are true? (check all that apply)

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13) What is the legal implication of flying while taking medications? (Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - Chapter 17)

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14) Which statement is true regarding the transfer of control to a student?

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15) Which statements are true regarding getting paid to fly tandem? (select all that apply)

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16) What does CG stand for?

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17) Regarding CG in tandem operations where the instructor is in the rear, moving the passenger forward will do what?

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18) Before flying a passenger the best way to ensure proper inflight hang angle is

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19) Which tandem flights REQUIRE informing the student of certain operational rules

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20) Rotational inertia

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21) Regarding incidents or Accidents (check all that apply):

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22) Regarding pay, a Tandem Trainee may

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23) A Tandem Trainee may fly tandem with the following as passengers (select all that apply):

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24) The USPPA Tandem exemption exempts what

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25) The FAA Tandem Exemptions for all organizations...

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26) Hazard is

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27) Flying a machine that exceeds 254 pounds:

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28) Which of these are hazardous attitudes for flying? (select all that apply):

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29) Tandem instructors must carry (select all that apply)

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30) One of your top critical tasks is

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31) Which source is a useful read to understand risk management?

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32) An important way to assess risk includes understanding

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