To act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider, a pilot is required to have made within the preceding 12 months

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

B. at least three flights in a powered glider.

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

A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider unless there is entered in the pilot's logbook a minimum of

A. 100 hours of pilot flight time in any aircraft, that the pilot is using to tow a glider.

B. 100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider.

C. 200 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider.

(Refer to figure 56 .) Which illustration means the towplane cannot release?

A. 6.

B. 8.

C. 9.

(Refer to figure 56 .) Illustration 3 means

A. stop operations.

B. release towline.

C. take up slack.

(Refer to figure 56 .) Illustration 2 means

A. release towline.

B. ready to tow.

C. hold position.

(Refer to figure 56 .) Which illustration is a signal to stop operation?

A. 2.

B. 3.

C. 7.

(Refer to figure 56 .) Which illustration is a signal from the sailplane for the towplane to turn right?

A. 5.

B. 6.

C. 11.

(Refer to figure 56 .) Which illustration is a signal that the glider is unable to release?

A. 8.

B. 10.

C. 11.

(Refer to figure 56 .) Which illustration is a signal to the towplane to reduce airspeed?

A. 7.

B. 10.

C. 12.

What corrective action should the sailplane pilot take during takeoff if the towplane is still on the ground and the sailplane is airborne and drifting to the left?

A. Crab into the wind by holding upwind (right) rudder pressure.

B. Crab into the wind so as to maintain a position directly behind the towplane.

C. Establish a right wing low drift correction to remain in the flightpath of the towplane.

To stop pitch oscillation (porpoising) during a winch launch, the pilot should

A. release back pressure and then pull back against the cycle of pitching oscillation to get in phase with the undulations.

B. signal the ground crew to increase the speed of the tow.

C. relax the back pressure on the control stick and shallow the angle of climb.

Which is an advantage of using a CG hook for a winch tow rather than the nose hook?

A. A greater percent of the line length can be used to reach altitude.

B. Maximum release altitude is limited.

C. It is the safest method of launching.

To act as pilot in command of a glider, using self-launch procedures, that person must hold a pilot certificate with a glider rating and have accomplished

A. ground and flight training in self-launch procedures and operations, and possess a logbook endorsement from a flight instructor certifying such proficiency.

B. appropriate flight training and meet recent experience in self-launch operations.

C. a competency flight check given by an authorized flight instructor.

GIVEN: Glider's maximum certificated operating weight 1,140 lb Towline breaking strength 3,050 lb Which meets the requirement for one of the safety links? A breaking strength of

A. 812 pounds installed where the towline is attached to the towplane.

B. 912 pounds installed where the towline is attached to the glider.

C. 2,300 pounds installed where the towline is attached to the glider.

During aerotow of a glider that weighs 940 pounds, which towrope tensile strength would require the use of safety links at each end of the rope?

A. 752 pounds.

B. 1,500 pounds.

C. 2,000 pounds.

Which is true regarding the assembly of a glider for flight?

A. It may be accomplished by the pilot.

B. It is not required by regulations for a glider pilot to know this.

C. It must be accomplished under the supervision of an FAA maintenance inspector.

During aerotow takeoffs in crosswind conditions, the glider starts drifting downwind after becoming airborne and before the towplane lifts off. The glider pilot should

A. not correct for a crosswind during this part of the takeoff.

B. crab into the wind to remain in the flightpath of the towplane.

C. hold upwind rudder in order to crab into the wind and remain in the flightpath of the towplane.

During an aerotow, is it good operating practice to release from a low-tow position?

A. No. The tow ring may strike and damage the glider after release.

B. No. The towline may snap forward and strike the towplane after release.

C. Yes. Low-tow position is the correct position for releasing from the towplane.

The primary cause of towline slack during aerotows is

A. poor coordination.

B. acceleration.

C. positioning the glider too high.

At what point during an autotow should the glider pilot establish the maximum pitch attitude for the climb?

A. Immediately after takeoff.

B. 100 feet above the ground.

C. 200 feet above the ground.

When preparing for an autotow with a strong crosswind, where should the glider and towrope be placed?

A. Straight behind the tow car.

B. Obliquely to the line of takeoff on the upwind side of the tow car.

C. Obliquely to the line of takeoff on the downwind side of the tow car.

Which would cause pitch oscillations or porpoising during a winch launch?

A. Excessive winch speed.

B. Insufficient winch speed.

C. Excessive slack in the towline.

The towrope breaks when at the steepest segment of the climb during a winch launch. To recover to a normal gliding attitude, the pilot should

A. relax the back stick pressure to avoid excessive loss of altitude.

B. apply forward pressure until the buffeting sound and vibration disappear.

C. move the stick fully forward immediately and hold it there until the nose crosses the horizon.

What would be the approximate tensile strength of a rope with a 1,000 pound tensile strength if a knot develops in it?

A. 500 pounds.

B. 800 pounds.

C. 1,000 pounds.

What could result if a glider pilot releases while in the low-tow position during an aerotow?

A. Nose of the glider would tend to pitch up after release.

B. Tow ring may strike and damage the glider after release.

C. Glider may be forced into the towplane's wake turbulence.

During a ground launch, how is the airspeed of a glider increased?

A. Raise the nose.

B. Lower the nose.

C. Increase speed of vehicle or winch.

For a winch tow, which is an advantage of the CG hook over the nose hook?

A. A shallower climb can be used during launch.

B. Glider is less likely to pitch up if the towline breaks.

C. Likelihood of applying too much back-stick pressure is reduced.

GIVEN: Maximum auto winch tow speed 69 MPH Surface wind 5 MPH Wind gradient 5 MPH What should the auto winch speed be when a glider reaches an altitude of 200 feet?

A. 44 MPH.

B. 49 MPH.

C. 59 MPH.

During an autolaunch, the pitch angle of the glider should not exceed

A. 10° at 50 feet, 20° at 100 feet, and 45° at 200 feet.

B. 15° at 50 feet, 20° at 100 feet, and 40° at 200 feet.

C. 15° at 50 feet, 30° at 100 feet, and 45° at 200 feet.