The Private Pilot-Glider Exam

Question 1

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airwaorthy condition?

Accepted Answer

Pilot-in command

Answer

Owner ir operator

Answer

Mechanic

Question 2

For the aerotow of a glider that weighs 700 pounds, which towrope tensile strength would require the use of safety links at each end of the rope?

Accepted Answer

1,450 pounds

Answer

900 pounds

Answer

1,180 pounds

Answer

1620 pounds

Question 3

An indication that the glider has begun a turn too soon on aerotow is that the

Accepted Answer

towplane?s nose is pulled to the outside of the turn

Answer

glider?s nose is pulled to the outside of the turn

Answer

towplane will pitch up

Answer

None of the above

Question 4

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions

Answer

High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds

Answer

Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover

Answer

High Humidity, low temperature and cumulus clouds

Question 5

If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?

Accepted Answer

The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator

Answer

The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

Answer

The altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

Question 6

What document must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

An appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required.

Answer

A pilot certificate with an endorsement showing accomplishment of an annual flight review and a pilot logbook showing recency of experience.

Answer

Certificates showing accomplishment of a checkout in the aircraft and a current biennial flight review.

Question 7

Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harness fastened?

Accepted Answer

Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing.

Answer

Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing and while en route.

Answer

Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing.

Question 8

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere?

Accepted Answer

An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.

Answer

An altitude of 500 feet above the surface and no closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.

Answer

An altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 1,000 feet.

Question 9

The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is

Accepted Answer

5 miles

Answer

1 mile

Answer

3 miles

Question 10

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider, a pilot is required to have made within the preceding 24 months

Accepted Answer

At least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot.

Answer

At least three flights in a powered glider.

Answer

At least three flights as observer in a glider being towed by an aircraft.