PPG Tandem Wheel Launch – Test

PPG Tandem Instructor - Wheel Launch

Test your PPG Tandem Instructor wheel launch knowledge with this test.

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1) Which statement is true regarding FAA inspection of your tandem rig for compliance with FAR 103?

They can inspect it by written notice only.

They are not allowed to inspect your rig while you're engaged in tandem operations.

They are allowed to inspect your rig at any time.

Only allowed by FAA maintenance inspectors are allowed to inspect your rig.

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2) Regarding FAR 103 maximum weight, fuel, and deployable safety devices. Which statement is true?

The cart can weigh 311.9 pounds + fuel + reserve + flotation.

The cart can weigh 253.9 pounds + fuel + reserve + flotation.

The cart can weigh 253.9 pounds + fuel and no other accessories.

The cart can weigh 311.9 pounds + fuel.

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3) You're taxiing in a crosswind with the wing overhead: (check all that apply)

The wing will be angled into the wind.

You're at increased rollover risk.

The wing will be angled downwind.

This is the preferred method for taking off downwind.

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4) What could make a tandem cart a Light Sport Aircraft instead of an exempted 2-place ultralight?

If it weighs more than 254 or more pounds excluding deployable safety devices.

It carries more than 4 and less than 5 gallons of gas.

It was built to LSA specifications even if it qualifies as an ultralight.

It weighs more than 312 or more pounds excluding deployable safety devices.

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5) If you are light on a big wing...(check all that apply)

You're less likely to tip over since extra lift helps stabilize the cart during taxi.

You're more likely to tip over since an off-centered wing exerts more pull.

Wing size won't have any influence on likelihood of tipping over.

Windy or gusty conditions become especially dangerous.

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6) You notice that the front wheel(s) is lifting off at the same time as the back wheels. Which statement is true?

It's normal for the front and back wheels to liftoff at the same time.

That's not desirable. You want the front to liftoff before the back.

That's not desirable. You want the back to liftoff before the front.

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7) Which of the following would make the cart tilt more nose-down? (check all that apply)

Adding weight to the front.

Using up fuel while in flight.

Move the connection point/hook in point back.

Move the student aft.

Move your seat aft.

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8) Which statement is true regarding communications?

Communicating with your student while in flight can be great way to teach while flying.

Communication is not necessary while flying tandem.

Communicating is easy by simply yelling since you're so close.

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9) Relative to solo cart launches, Tandems have (check all that apply)

Heavier cart which may need much more takeoff space.

Longer lines on bigger wings will take more time and distance for the wing to come up.

Without A-assist, you'll likely have to hold the A's longer on no-wind launches.

It's safe to have the student hold the A's for you.

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10) Wheeled tandems require extra care in the following ways... (check all that apply)

Briefing about what to do with student's hands and feet.

Extra caution of what kind of terrain to fly over in the event of a motor out.

Making sure the student can't ACCIDENTALLY steer the cart.

A way to ensure the student always has the ability to control the cart.

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11) A tandem cart must weigh less than

254 pounds not including fuel or deployable safety devices

312 pounds not including fuel or deployable safety devices

254 pounds including fuel, but not including deployable safety devices

312 pounds INCLUDING passenger, fuel, and deployable safety devices

254 pounds period with no allowances

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12) One of the most likely ways that a student gets hurt DURING A TANDEM is

The cart hits something that you didn't see, or it rolls over.

Prop strike.

Oscillation after liftoff.

Student control error during takeoff or landing.

Instructor control error inflight.

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Tandem Wheel Launch

Written Test