GPC GPC - Glider Pilot Certificate Glider Airworthiness and Preflight Inspection Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which document is NOT required to be on board a glider during flight operations?

Accepted Answer

Pilot's logbook

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Airworthiness certificate

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Aircraft registration

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FAA-approved flight manual or POH

Question 2

What color does a glider's airworthiness certificate placard display?

Accepted Answer

White with blue lettering

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Pink

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Yellow

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Green

Question 3

During a glider preflight, which component should be inspected for delamination, cracks, or impact damage?

Accepted Answer

Fiberglass or composite fuselage and wings

Answer

Steel control cables only

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Aluminum instrument panel

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Tow release placard

Question 4

What is the purpose of checking the pitot tube cover removal during a glider preflight?

Accepted Answer

To ensure airspeed will read correctly during flight

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To verify the static system is sealed

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To check for bird nests in the tail

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To confirm the altimeter is calibrated

Question 5

A glider's annual inspection must be performed by:

Accepted Answer

An FAA certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic with inspection authorization (IA)

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Any certificated private pilot with a glider rating

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A sport pilot with a glider endorsement

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An FAA designated pilot examiner

Question 6

During preflight, you find a bird strike dent on the leading edge of the glider wing. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Ground the glider and have a certified mechanic inspect it before flight

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Fly cautiously and monitor the area in flight

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Cover it with speed tape and proceed with the flight

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Report it to the FBO and continue the flight as planned