Created Wed May 17 20:31:41 CAT 2006
| When you thermal in a gaggle | |||
| a | You turn your head, monitor the space around you. | ||
| b | You judge the thermal core by the way you climb in relation to others | ||
| c | You watch your wing for any collapses due to vortexes from the other wings | ||
| d | You monitor your Vario more often to avoid getting out-thermaled | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| SAHPA schools .. | |||
| a | must provide Ground to air communication for at least the first high solo flight | ||
| b | must have an easy accessible First Aid Kit at all times | ||
| c | can only train from flying sites which have been registered with SAHPA as suitable training sites | ||
| d | may only use approved Basic Class paragliders and hang gliders for training | ||
| e | may only crash helmets suitable for the sports of hang gliding and paragliding | ||
| f | can train from any suitable flying site | ||
| g | can use any old rag for training students | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c d e f
| Airworthiness of a Paraglider or Hang Glider | |||
| a | shall be the sole responsibility of the owner or operator | ||
| b | has to be in accordance with generally accepted practices for such aircraft | ||
| c | has to be in accordance with the SAHPA Ops and Proc manual | ||
| d | is defined in Part 62 of the CAA Regulations | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c
| You managed to land in a power line | |||
| a | do not touch any other cables or the ground. Jump, fall to the ground | ||
| b | Hold on to as many other cables as possible ( and get fried) | ||
| c | wait for help to hand you a rope or a ladder | ||
| d | get towards the next mast and then climb down | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| In case of a fatal accident | |||
| a | Inform the police | ||
| b | Do not move any equipment until cleared by the police | ||
| c | take any kit that is still useful | ||
| d | leave the body for the local wildlife to feed on | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| Where would you encounter white horses and what do they indicate? | |||
| a | It is a type of wave on the ocean that one can come across when ridge soaring at the coast | ||
| b | Wind is picking up. time to land | ||
| c | You are passed Kyalami over the Lippizaners, and you are in controlled airspace | ||
| d | First pink elephants, now white horses, .. alcohol and high altitude do not mix well | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| As a pilot in command of an aircraft, no Alcohol | |||
| a | to be consumed 8 hours before take off | ||
| b | to be consumed 8 minutes before take off | ||
| c | is allowed to be consumed 8 meters or closer to an aircraft | ||
| d | is allowed to be consumed while flying an aircraft | ||
Correct Answer ..... a d
| A Sport Licence Pilot is permitted | |||
| a | to fly any paraglider, in accordance with the guidelines given in the SAHPA Paraglider Classification List | ||
| b | to fly at all sites after local site requirements have been met | ||
| c | to train as an assistant instructor under the supervision of a SAHPA rated Instructor | ||
| d | to carry a passenger | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c
| 1000ft/min is equivalent to | |||
| a | 5 m/s | ||
| b | 1kt | ||
| c | 0.5 m/s | ||
| d | 2 m/s | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Not to fly under the influence of Alcohol or drugs is defined in | |||
| a | is defined in the FAI regulations wrong statements on your application forms | ||
| b | is stipulated in the CAA regulations | ||
| c | is defined in the SAHPA Operations and Procedure Manual | ||
| d | is defined in the AeCSA Manual of Procedures | ||
| e | is defined in the CIVL Section 7 document | ||
Correct Answer ..... b c
| Training students ... | |||
| a | Is only allowed from authorized, rated and registered flying sites | ||
| b | Can be done from any suitable flying site | ||
| c | requires to issue the student with a temporary licence to fly | ||
| d | can be done by any Basic rated pilot | ||
Correct Answer ..... a c
| One can get a fine and/or prison sentence of up to 10 years | |||
| a | making wrong statements on your application forms | ||
| b | for not adhering to CAA regulations | ||
| c | falsifying your logbook | ||
| d | giving your glider to your buddy who is not licensed | ||
| e | flying without a license | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c d e
| The expression IGC is used ... | |||
| a | as a track log format to verify flights | ||
| b | for cloud flying, Instrument Glider Conditions | ||
| c | for flying after sunset with a Paraglider, Instrument Glider Conditions | ||
| d | to describe meteorological conditions with poor visibility, Instrument Gliding Conditions | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Hang Gliders and Paragliders have to adhere to Air Navigation Regulations | |||
| a | this is defined in the SAHPA Operations and Procedure Manual | ||
| b | this is defined in the CAA regulations | ||
| c | is defined in the CIVL Section 7 document | ||
| d | is defined in the FAI regulations | ||
| e | is defined in the AeCSA Manual of Procedures | ||
| f | ANR's do not apply for Hang Gliding and Paragliding | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| The requirement to wear a helmet is defined in | |||
| a | is defined in the FAI regulations | ||
| b | the CAA regulations | ||
| c | is defined in the SAHPA Operations and Procedure Manual | ||
| d | is defined in the AeCSA Manual of Procedures | ||
| e | is defined in the CIVL Section 7 document | ||
Correct Answer ..... b c
| A SAHPA Category 3 competition | |||
| a | has to be registered after the competition | ||
| b | has to be registered and approved with SAHPA before the competition | ||
| c | requires Paramedics on site | ||
| d | can be organized and held by anyone when they feel like it over an undefined time period | ||
Correct Answer ..... b c
| To get a high ranking in the World Pilot Raning System (WPRS) | |||
| a | many pilots of a country have to enter Cat 2 and Cat 1 events | ||
| b | many pilots of a country have to do well in Cat 2 and Cat 1 events | ||
| c | many pilots of a country have to enter Cat 2 and Cat 3 events | ||
| d | many pilots of a country have to do well in Cat 2 and Cat 3 events | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| An FAI Sports licence is required for | |||
| a | entering in a Category 1 event | ||
| b | entering in a Category 2 event | ||
| c | entering in a Category 3 event | ||
| d | for declaring a world record | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c d
| A weather forecast on the web states .. valid 12Z ... | |||
| a | means it is valid at 12.00 local South Africa time | ||
| b | means it is valid for 14.00 local South Africa time | ||
| c | means it is valid for lunch time | ||
| d | means it is valid for mid night | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| Angle of attack describes | |||
| a | the change in profile by toggle pressure | ||
| b | the angle between the air flow towards the wing versus the wing cord | ||
| c | the best bank angle to turn in a thermal | ||
| d | the way one can enter a thermal to push out a fellow pilot | ||
| e | climb or sink path by the glider versus horizontal | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| National Protea Colours get awarded to the National team | |||
| a | by the SA sports council | ||
| b | by SAHPA | ||
| c | by Aero ClUb | ||
| d | by FAI | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Your passenger while doing a tandem vomits... | |||
| a | keep your mouth shut and dodge the stuff | ||
| b | shout and swear and get a taste | ||
| c | find the quick release and dump the pax | ||
| d | find your quick release and leave the pax with the glider to himself | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| What is an FAI sporting license, and when does one require it? | |||
| a | The FAI is included in the SAHPA membership | ||
| b | To fly a world record one needs an FAI | ||
| c | To fly in a SAHPA competition on requires an FAI sporting license | ||
| d | An FAI card is only required when going to fly overseas | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c
| Which are Paraglider Test Standards | |||
| a | CEN | ||
| b | DHV | ||
| c | AFNOR/ACPULS | ||
| d | SABS | ||
| e | DIN | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c
| HG and PG can only fly in VFR conditions. Not at night. Night is defined for SA as | |||
| a | 15 minutes after sunset to 15 minutes before sunrise | ||
| b | 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise | ||
| c | 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise | ||
| d | 15 minutes before sunset to 15 minutes after sunrise | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| To fly with an Altimeter | |||
| a | is required when you go 500 ft above ground | ||
| b | is not required for flying a Paraglider | ||
| c | is required for ridge soaring at take off height | ||
| d | is required when you go higher than 150 meters above the ground | ||
Correct Answer ..... a d
| For an XC flight one requires thermals. And thermals are turbulence. | |||
| a | I have been given a Basic rating. Can handle everything. | ||
| b | I try to fly a lot. As often as possible. And I keep my choice open to land when I am not happy with the conditions | ||
| c | When it gets thermic I land and have my first beer | ||
| d | With my DHV 1 rated Paraglider I do not have to worry about any turbulence | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| What is the Alpine Emergency Signal? | |||
| a | Within 1 minute 6 times any optical or accoustic signal | ||
| b | Make a snowman with a red scarf | ||
| c | Jodel for 6 minutes | ||
| d | Kick off an avalanche | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| An ICAO map | |||
| a | has to be consulted before flying at a new site | ||
| b | provides info about airspace restrictions | ||
| c | is not relevant for Paragliding activity | ||
| d | is only providing info for planes that fly above FL100 | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| What does GPS stand for | |||
| a | Global Positioning System | ||
| b | General Paragliding Society | ||
| c | Gliding and Paragliding Synopsis | ||
| d | Gravitational Pressure Spam | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Not checking pilots for FAI Sports license on entering a comp ... | |||
| a | can get the comp organizers getting fined by FAI | ||
| b | can get the pilots getting dropped from the WPRS | ||
| c | has no impact | ||
| d | will stop RACE from scoring the pilot | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| Hypoxia gives you | |||
| a | sweating, behavior changes, reduced field of vision | ||
| b | tingling sensation in the limbs | ||
| c | thirst | ||
| d | Increased breathing rate | ||
| e | lightheadedness or dizziness | ||
| f | shivering | ||
| g | blue coloring of lips, skin and fingernails | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b d e g
| Hang Gliders and Paragliders can be operated | |||
| a | outside of clouds | ||
| b | with 8 km horizontal visibility | ||
| c | at night with glow sticks | ||
| d | In uncontrolled airspace | ||
| e | Between sunrise and sunset | ||
| f | in controlled airspace if the visibility is greater than 8 km | ||
| g | ground has to be seen | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b d e g
| A pilot had a hard landing, was briefly knocked out. Now claims that he is ok. He keeps on repeating himself asking the same questions | |||
| a | The pilot shows signs of concussion and must be taken to a hospital | ||
| b | Since nothing seems to be wrong with him , he can fly again | ||
| c | Give him some alcohol to stimulate his blood pressure | ||
| d | Pilot can not fly for the next 6 weeks | ||
Correct Answer ..... a d
| Driving down the recovery vehicle a steep hill, you loose your brakes ... | |||
| a | drive the vehicle into the side of the mountain to slow it down | ||
| b | jump out of the car | ||
| c | change into reverse gear | ||
| d | roll the vehicle | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| What is a Sign Off | |||
| a | Authorisation to fly sites of higher grade than the pilot's current licence under supervision | ||
| b | Advising the air traffic on an airfield that winching operations have finished for the day | ||
| c | After a competition day reporting back that a pilot is down and safe | ||
| d | The time when the start window opens in a competition | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| A rescue helicopter is lowering a line / cage to airlift a crash victim | |||
| a | let the line/cage first touch the ground to discharge static | ||
| b | catch the goodie before it touches the ground and gets caught | ||
| c | chase the chopper away to avoid having to pay for it | ||
| d | tie down the goodie to a tree once you got it | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| The timing when to take off can decide on having a good flight | |||
| a | Takeoff as soon as possible. A good skygod like you will stay up | ||
| b | Watch out for indicators, like birds, cloud formation,release cycles, and then decide when to take off | ||
| c | Only takeoff when a strong dusty comes across take off | ||
| d | Learn to parawait. Once 50 others managed to climb out get ready to launch | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| ICAO stands for | |||
| a | International Civil Aviation Organization | ||
| b | International Competition Aviation Organization | ||
| c | Incident Commission for Aviation Organization | ||
| d | Important Civil Aviation Organization | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Another glider is approaching you from your right. To avoid a collision who needs to take what action? | |||
| a | You do. The rules of the air is to give way to the right | ||
| b | The other glider has to give way | ||
| c | Both have to give way by slowing down | ||
| d | Both have to give way by turning to the left | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| While ridge soaring you want to overtake a slower glider flying in the same direction and at the same altitude. | |||
| a | Between the glider and the ridge. In case the slower glider decides to turn he will turn away from the hill | ||
| b | You apply speedbar and fly underneath the slower glider | ||
| c | You get behind him and shout at him to get out of the way | ||
| d | You overtake him on the side away from the ridge | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Flying a wing without meeting the specs in the Glider Classification list | |||
| a | can invalidate your insurance cover | ||
| b | shows that you are a good pilot | ||
| c | will ensure that you can outthermal everyone else | ||
| d | makes you an experienced pilot | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| This picture shows ... | |||
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| a | a dust devil (on Mars) | ||
| b | an inversion | ||
| c | an anabtic wind flow | ||
| d | a katabatic windflow | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| You are flying a Sport rated 2-3 canopy. Can you give it to a Basic rated pilot to test fly? | |||
| a | Yes | ||
| b | No. This can get you a fine based on CAA Part 185.00.01(h) | ||
| c | This is a good way of advancing fellow pilots | ||
| d | only when you get an indemnity signed | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| Who got appointed to administrate Hang Gliding and Paragliding in South Africa? | |||
| a | SAHPA | ||
| b | AeCSA | ||
| c | SSSA | ||
| d | MISASA | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| For National or Provincial colors | |||
| a | one has to have a development program in place | ||
| b | one has to apply to SAHPA | ||
| c | the SAHPA committe will alloocate them | ||
| d | one has to apply to the department of home affairs | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Other expressions used for toggles are | |||
| a | Steering Line | ||
| b | Brakes | ||
| c | Pullies | ||
| d | Risers | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| As you arive at a flying site you notice a pilot taking off naked | |||
| a | At all coastal sites in South Africa one has to fly naked | ||
| b | Meet an addicted pilot who sold his clothes to afford paragliding | ||
| c | The pilot is doing his Sports rating and shows that he is a good sport by flying naked | ||
| d | You are at a nudist flying site. So you also take your clothes off and fly naked | ||
| e | It is the pilot's 100 flight | ||
Correct Answer ..... e
| You got an emergency and flares at hand. In a dry forest area. And the chopper is heading towards you. | |||
| a | Avoid using the flares | ||
| b | Shoot off all the flares and get roasted in the forest fire that they might trigger | ||
| c | Use the flares to make a fire for the chopper to see you | ||
| d | Wait with the flares until the chopper is right above you and then shoot a hole into his fuel tank. That will make sure that the pilot gets aware of your position. | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| A stiffy ... | |||
| a | is another expression for a Hang Glider | ||
| b | is a frozen student in the air not responding to the instructor | ||
| c | is something only male pilots can have a problem with during flight | ||
| d | is an overstressed pilot with too much adrenalin in mental blockout | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Flying without a current licence | |||
| a | means no insurance coverage at all | ||
| b | has no impact on your insurance cover | ||
| c | can not put you in jail or give you a fine | ||
| d | has no legal implications | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Who was the first Paraglider Manufacturer in what year? | |||
| a | Ailes de K in Switzerland in 1986 by Laurent Kalbermatten | ||
| b | Fun and Fly in South Africa in 1990 | ||
| c | The Flyer in 1904 by Orville Wright | ||
| d | Apparatus 1891 by Otto Lilienthal | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| When a Paraglider reckons he flew IFR | |||
| a | then he used GPS Navigation | ||
| b | then he used an I Follow Roads approach to avoid a long walk | ||
| c | then he had glowsticks attached and flew reverse thermals at night | ||
| d | then he followed Instrument Flight Rules with Airtraffic Controller Clearance | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| Keeping a Log Book | |||
| a | Is required by CAA Regulations | ||
| b | is a good idea when you have to renew your licence | ||
| c | is not necessary | ||
| d | will help you determine the amount of flights and hours of your glider | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b d
| CAA Regulations for Operations of Hang Gliders and Paragliders are | |||
| a | Part 106 | ||
| b | Part 62 | ||
| c | Part 92 | ||
| d | Part 91 | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| A SAHPA SPORT PG rating and done multiple 30km plus cross country flights corresponds to an | |||
| a | IPPI 3 rating | ||
| b | IPPI 5 rating | ||
| c | IPPI 2 rating | ||
| d | IPPI 1 rating | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| Which of the following statements are true in regards to an IPPI card? | |||
| a | IPPI stands for International Pilot Proficiency Identification | ||
| b | Has to be used in conjunction with the pilot's national license | ||
| c | Is required for declaring a world record | ||
| d | Is required to fly in a competition | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| Which official in a Club should be notified and given an accident or incident report? | |||
| a | The Club Licensing and Safety Officer | ||
| b | The Club chairman | ||
| c | No one in the Club. Reports have to be sent to SAHPA direct. | ||
| d | The Club Treasurer | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| This pilot .. | |||
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| a | shows a good attitude in wearing a helmet and boots | ||
| b | is taking a chance | ||
| c | is demonstrating how to attract some chicks | ||
| d | one as to wear a flightsuit in SA | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| To be selected onto the National and get Protea colors | |||
| a | one has to have a South African Passport | ||
| b | one has to have a South African ID book | ||
| c | One has bid the most in the auction held by SAHPA | ||
| d | One has to have a South African residence | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| What is an Accident | |||
| a | an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight until such time as all such persons have disembarked, during which - (a) a person is fatally or seriously injured, aircraft sustains damage or structural failure, aircraft is still missing after an official search has been terminated, the aircraft is in a place where it is completely inaccessible | ||
| b | when a passenger got airsick | ||
| c | when you get a collapse on your wing | ||
| d | When the pilot got airsick | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| An Elapsed Time Task | |||
| a | Is a glide angle competition type task | ||
| b | Means the pilot who flew the fastest wins the task | ||
| c | Is a spot landing competition type task | ||
| d | Means the first pilot in goal scores the most points | ||
| e | Is a type of task used in a competition | ||
Correct Answer ..... b e
| Wing Loading is | |||
| a | The ratio of the total all up weight of you and your glider divided by the surface area of the wing | ||
| b | The wing span divided by the average width of the wing | ||
| c | The weight of your backpack including glider ,harness, helmet, .. what you have to carry on your back | ||
| d | what you feel when you spiral your glider | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Student Pilots ... | |||
| a | are under no circumstance allowed to fly without being under direct supervision of a SAHPA rated Instructor | ||
| b | are under no circumstance allowed to fly without being under direct supervision of a rated Sport pilot | ||
| c | are under no circumstance allowed to fly without being under direct supervision of a rated Tandem pilot | ||
| d | are under no circumstance allowed to fly without being under direct supervision of a rated Basic pilot | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| You are about to land in the bundu, still in radio contact with recovery and your GPS is on ... | |||
| a | Recovery I am landing 15 km from takeoff on a bearing of 324 | ||
| b | Recovery i am going down at S 23 44.567 and E 18 44.567 | ||
| c | Recovery, I am landing next to the little dam with the yellow daisies and the cows | ||
| d | Recovery I am landing right under the white big puffy cloud | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| How does the SAHPA formula differ from the GAP or PWC to score competitions | |||
| a | SAHPA gives reward points for early launch | ||
| b | GAP is in German, SAHPA in English and Afrikaans, PWC in French | ||
| c | SAHPA rewards first into goal with extreme high points | ||
| d | SAHPA takes into account how many experienced pilots exceeded 1/3 of the winners distance | ||
| e | SAHPA takes into account the experience level of pilots to compute the validity factor | ||
Correct Answer ..... d e
| When air has to squeeze through an obstacle or around an obstacle... | |||
| a | the air will flow faster | ||
| b | we can have an Venturi effect | ||
| c | the air compresses and we get bergwind conditions | ||
| d | the air queues up, like in a traffic jam | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| Explain this ...? | |||
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| a | This is Mort | ||
| b | This happens to you if your recovery is not organized | ||
| c | An example of severe dehydration | ||
| d | An example what happens if you do not wear good footwear in South Africa | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c d
| Airborne and your GPs says it is now 17.42 and sunset accoring to the GPS was 17.39 | |||
| a | you are passed sunset and not allowed to fly anymore | ||
| b | you got 2 minutes to land | ||
| c | as a Paraglider VFR regulations do not apply | ||
| d | you got another 17 minutes to land | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| Minimum age to start flying and get a licence for PG is | |||
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| a | 14 to start and fly under supervision of an Instructor until 16 when one can get a licence | ||
| b | 12 to start and 14 to get a licence | ||
| c | 16 | ||
| d | 18 | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| On a small takeoff area ... | |||
| a | It is first come first serve, early birds get the best takeoff spot | ||
| b | rig, layout, kit up in the back, and when ready walk to the take off | ||
| c | Layout in the back, pull up and run over the others equipment who were so stupid to layout in front of you | ||
| d | Just layout wherever there is space | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| GPS tracks are now on the International XC flightlog | |||
| a | Download an old track into your GPS and then follow that old track to also have a good XC | ||
| b | Study the track logs of other pilots. When they take off, how they get before they leave, where they find the thermals | ||
| c | GPS have limited battery life. Too much effort for me to keep those batteries full and use that technology | ||
| d | Use the track logs on the web you get yourself familiar with the new site before you fly there | ||
Correct Answer ..... b d
| To fly XC one first has to get up. Thermal coring ... | |||
| a | Is easy. One side full brake. And the trick is full body weight stearing to support it | ||
| b | Requires constant working and feeling and centering the thermals. | ||
| c | Just follow other pilots | ||
| d | Takes time to acquire the skill | ||
Correct Answer ..... b d
| What term is used for the force acting in the opposite direction to the movement? | |||
| a | Drag | ||
| b | Lift | ||
| c | Acceleration | ||
| d | Weight | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Tandem flying ... | |||
| a | Is only allowed from Tandem rated registered flying sites | ||
| b | Can be done from any suitable flying site | ||
| c | can be done by any Basic rated pilot | ||
| d | requires to fly with a Tandem reserve parachute | ||
Correct Answer ..... a d
| Reserve Parachutes are compulsory | |||
| a | when flying a Competition rated Paraglider | ||
| b | when flying a Basic rated Paraglider | ||
| c | when flying a Sports rated Paraglider | ||
| d | in competitions | ||
| e | Tandem Pargliders | ||
Correct Answer ..... a c d e
| An ideal flying site ... | |||
| a | costs more than most other flying sites | ||
| b | faces in the predominant wind direction and has easy takeoff and landing | ||
| c | is not to heavy on your backpocket and affordable | ||
| d | has a small takeoff area where one has to wait for others to takeoff first | ||
| e | has a long ridge with lots of space to cater for many pilots ridge soaring | ||
| f | has restricted access and requires special transport to get to takeoff | ||
| g | offers a big takeoff area for everyone to layout and takeoff when they want | ||
| h | hosts a spirit where pilots take care of each other and recover each other, also if you are a stranger | ||
| i | is rocky uneven ground, with whirlys coming through, wind most times cross, and the landing is in rotor area | ||
| j | has easy access to takeoff to get there on your own | ||
Correct Answer ..... b c e g h j
| This HG ... | |||
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| a | Is flying upside down, and is prepared with 2 reserves | ||
| b | is showing weightshift | ||
| c | is in a left turn | ||
| d | is flying normal | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Which CEN Paraglider rating is Designed for all pilots including pilots under all levels of training. | |||
| a | A+B | ||
| b | A only | ||
| c | 1 | ||
| d | Basic | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Landing in a game reserve | |||
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| a | is not advisable | ||
| b | is no problem | ||
| c | is lots of fun | ||
| d | is forbidden | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Trim Tabs | |||
| a | are for Sport rated pilots only | ||
| b | are used for Beginners only | ||
| c | have to be installed on every high performance wing | ||
| d | do not influence or change the wing behaviour | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| What ratings does CEN have for Paragliders | |||
| a | A,B,C,D,... | ||
| b | 1,1-2,2,2-3,3 | ||
| c | Basic,Intermediate, Competition | ||
| d | Standard, Performamce | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| While flying your wing , your left wing tip | |||
| a | will generate a vortex that turns clockwise, looking in forward in flight direction | ||
| b | will generate a vortex that turns counter clockwise , looking forward in flight direction | ||
| c | will generate a vortex that turns counter clockwise when looking towards the left wing tip direction | ||
| d | will generate a vortex that turns clockwise when looking towards the left wing tip direction | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| A Race to Goal task | |||
| a | Is a glide angle competition type task | ||
| b | Means the pilot who flew the fastest wins the task | ||
| c | Is a spot landing competition type task | ||
| d | Means the first pilot in goal scores the most points | ||
| e | Is a type of task used in a competition | ||
Correct Answer ..... d e
| For good and great XC flying the weather has to be right | |||
| a | Bullshit. You need the hotest glider to have good XC | ||
| b | Study the met report, wind forecast, aerosport forecast | ||
| c | I watch the other pilots. Once they gone 20 km I will follow them | ||
| d | Study the smoke, wind, cloud development | ||
Correct Answer ..... b d
| South Africa is GMT+2 | |||
| a | means, the time is 2 hours ahead of UTC | ||
| b | means , the time is 2 hours behind of UTC | ||
| c | means, South Africa gets a cheaper rate for FAI fees | ||
| d | GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time | ||
Correct Answer ..... a d
| S.I.V stands for | |||
| a | Simulation d'Incidents en Vol - Simulation of Incidents in Flight , training advanced maneuvers over water | ||
| b | standard Inversion Visibility - has to be 1.5 km to fly VFR | ||
| c | Special Instrument Visibility - when the visibility is less than 1.5 km one can still fly if one has a GPS | ||
| d | Societe International du Vol, International Flying Organization | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| A Basic Licence pilot is permitted | |||
| a | one can not enter in a Cat 2 Nationals Competition | ||
| b | one can fly only under supervision of a sports rated pilot | ||
| c | to fly with a passenger | ||
| d | to fly under the supervision of a Sport Licensed pilot when flying at a site requiring additional supervision according to the Club rules of the site. | ||
| e | to fly at Basic-graded sites unassisted | ||
| f | one is allowed to fly any rated canopy | ||
| g | to fly BASIC or INTERMEDIATE CLASS paragliders without trim-tabs or multiple-trim setting facilities, until at least 80 flights, in accordance with the guidelines given in the SAHPA Paraglider Classification List. | ||
| h | one can fly only in provincial Cat 3 competitions | ||
| i | one can fly any site anywhere in South Africa | ||
Correct Answer ..... d e g
| While flying in a task during a comp you hear ...task cancelled... | |||
| a | Ignore, once a pilot has taken off a task can only be stopped | ||
| b | confirm on the radio that the task is cancelled | ||
| c | press Mark Enter on your GPS , then land | ||
| d | pull big ears and land immediately | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| This picture shows ... | |||
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| a | A fun flight during Coupe Icare | ||
| b | A simple approach to have recovery | ||
| c | a take-off gone wrong | ||
| d | A powered paraglider | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| No adherance to CAA regulations | |||
| a | can result in spot fines ranging from R1.000 to R75.000 | ||
| b | can result in spot fines imposed by CAA inspectors | ||
| c | can result in Club disciplinary measures | ||
| d | can result in spot fines imposed by LSO's | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c
| XC flying requires mental and physical fitness to last for some hours in the air | |||
| a | I fly for fun. When I had enough I find a suitable spot to land | ||
| b | I managed to stay up 42 minutes recently. With no problems. Therefore I can handle any XC | ||
| c | During the flight I replenish my body with calories and liquid | ||
| d | Doing some regular endurance training helps. | ||
| e | This is not true if you also train for Mr Universe and when you are sponsored by Red Bull | ||
Correct Answer ..... a c d
| In case of a fatality ... | |||
| a | get a black bag, or use a backpack, stuff the kit and leftovers in it and get the remains to the family | ||
| b | inform the SA police immediately | ||
| c | do not modify, disturb, change, unclip the body or equipment | ||
| d | inform the SAHPA office or the local SAHPA representative | ||
| e | bury the body to avoid it getting eaten by hyenas or vultures | ||
| f | take photos, if possible | ||
Correct Answer ..... b c d f
| Luv means | |||
| a | The area upwind from your position | ||
| b | The area downwind from your position | ||
| c | The conditions after a cold front has passed through | ||
| d | The area around a windsock | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Lee means | |||
| a | Facing into wind, the side where the wind blows from | ||
| b | The area that is opposite to facing into the wind. | ||
| c | The area in front of the windsock | ||
| d | The conditions behind a cold front | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| This picture shows ... | |||
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| a | an IPPI card | ||
| b | an FAI Sports licence | ||
| c | a SAHPA lincence | ||
| d | a CAA Sports pilot licence | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| CAA Regulations Part 62 define | |||
| a | License requirements for Hang Gliding and Paragliding | ||
| b | Airworthiness Specifications for Hang Gliders and Paragliders | ||
| c | Operating Procedures for Hang Gliders and Paragliders | ||
| d | Maintenance specification for Hang Gliders and Paragliders | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| What are the major fibers used in the paragliding fabric? | |||
| a | Polyamide - Nylon | ||
| b | Polyester - Tergal | ||
| c | Sisal | ||
| d | Cotton | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| The requirement to have a license to fly a Paraglider in South Africa | |||
| a | is defined in the CIVL Section 7 document | ||
| b | is defined in the AeCSA Manual of Procedures | ||
| c | is defined in the FAI regulations | ||
| d | is defined in the SAHPA Operations and Procedure Manual | ||
| e | is stipulated in the CAA regulations | ||
Correct Answer ..... d e
| Supine means | |||
| a | Flying flat, not upright, reducing drag | ||
| b | Super Inert air mass, very stable air | ||
| c | a flying maneuver where the glider does a quick 180 degree turn | ||
| d | Flying in an upright position | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| The chain of command to follow in case you have a complaint ... | |||
| a | Club > SAHPA > AeCSA > CAA | ||
| b | Club > SAHPA > AeCSA > FAI | ||
| c | Club > SAHPA > CIVL | ||
| d | Club > SAHPA > Court | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Why use a log book | |||
| a | Because CAA regulations expect all pilots to keep a log book | ||
| b | To record your flying progress | ||
| c | To keep track of weather and site conditions | ||
| d | Proof of experience, sign-offs, ratings and licences received | ||
| e | For licensing and renewal purposes | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c d e
| Between aircraft of similar nature and in open air space, what priorities are to be respected | |||
| a | Right of way to the one in front | ||
| b | Right of way to the one underneath | ||
| c | Right of way to the one from behind | ||
| d | Right of way to the one to the left | ||
| e | Right of way to the one above | ||
| f | Right of way to the one to the right | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b f
| Paragliders are not exactly stable aircraft. Especially in turbulence. | |||
| a | I have read everything on SAT, tumbles and triple loops. I can handle it | ||
| b | I have attended a performance flying workshop and exercised assymmetric tucks under supervision | ||
| c | Irrelevant. The fellow who sold me my wing said that this one is absolutely safe | ||
| d | I work on feeling my glider, control and active flying | ||
Correct Answer ..... b d
| Within how many days do you have to notify the FAI of a potential world record? | |||
| a | Within 5 days of the potential record | ||
| b | you got 2 weeks | ||
| c | you got 1 month | ||
| d | within 7 days of the potential record | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| What is a reportable accident or incident? | |||
| a | When a person got injured due to Hang Gliding or Paragliding activity | ||
| b | When property got damaged due to Hang Gliding or Paragliding activity | ||
| c | When a pilot had to abort a takeoff | ||
| d | If a pilot demonstrates poor glider control | ||
| e | Any info which can be useful to avoid future accidents | ||
| f | When a pilot shows non compliance with site rules or regulations | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b e f
| A country team size for a Cat 1 event is determined by | |||
| a | The WPRS ranking of that country | ||
| b | Aero ClUb | ||
| c | the SA sports council | ||
| d | SAHPA | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| As you pulled up your glider to launch you do a final launch check ... | |||
| a | Look up to the glider and make sure the glider is fully inflated | ||
| b | You make sure you pulled up the glider the right way around | ||
| c | You make sure you have put on your helmet | ||
| d | Check for any knotted lines | ||
Correct Answer ..... a d
| The wind is blowing straight up with 10km/h at takeoff. And the cloud shadows are moving away from takeoff with 10 m/s into wind | |||
| a | Looks like the take off is in Rotor, do not launch | ||
| b | This is a sign for Bergwing conditions, good flying | ||
| c | This indicates anabatic conditions, good lift at the peaks behind you | ||
| d | Looks like the takeoff is in Rotor, good flying conditions | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| A floppy ... | |||
| a | is another expression for a Paraglider | ||
| b | is another term for an aborted takeoff | ||
| c | is a landing where the canopy falls on your head | ||
| d | is a bad Hang Glider landing where the pilot tumbles over | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Going XC means landing out and recovery | |||
| a | No need to land out. Just fly back | ||
| b | Blond wig and shaved legs helps. Otherwise collect cell phone nubers of fellow pilots | ||
| c | If I ever manage to go XC I don't care when and how I make it back | ||
| d | Work on your interpersonal skills and you always get some lift back | ||
Correct Answer ..... b d
| To establish a new site that has never been flown before .... | |||
| a | Obtain permission from all takeoff and landing area landowners | ||
| b | Negotiate requirements and agreements | ||
| c | Check on any local by-laws | ||
| d | Just go ahead and start flying | ||
| e | Have the site graded by a senior pilot | ||
| f | Check on airspace, controlled airspace, any airfields close by | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c e f
| The window of a startgate in a comp in South Africa opened at 13.30 and closes 15.30. The IGC track of a pilot shows that he entered the start gate at 13.28 | |||
| a | IGC is Zulu time. SA is GMT+2. He is ok | ||
| b | He entered the start area too early | ||
| c | He entered the start gate too late | ||
| d | IGC tracks are not used for this | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| First time at a new flying site .... | |||
| a | Just assess the conditions yourself and then fly | ||
| b | Check rules and regulations for the site and adhere to them | ||
| c | Ask local pilots re turbulence areas, dangerous conditions | ||
| d | Fly only with a local pilot on site | ||
| e | Find out about any minimum licence grade required to fly the site | ||
| f | Contact the person in charge or a member of the Club first | ||
Correct Answer ..... b c d e f
| While Parawaiting | |||
| a | Shade is important in South Africa | ||
| b | bring along your pets | ||
| c | readjust your equipment | ||
| d | keep your glider lying in the sun | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| In open air space when 2 gliders meet head on with a risk of collision, what must they do to avoid an accident? | |||
| a | each one has to move to the left and leave enough leeway for each other | ||
| b | Both have to initiate 180 degree hook turns | ||
| c | The one with Norhterly heading has to dive and the one with a Southerly heading has to climb | ||
| d | The one who is flying into the sun has got right of way since he can not see the oncoming traffic | ||
| e | each one has to move to the right and leave enough leeway for each other | ||
Correct Answer ..... e
| In an FAI competition the Hierarchy of Rules is ... | |||
| a | FAI General Section overrules Section 7 overrules The Local Regulations overrules Any supplementary notices issued subsequently | ||
| b | Any supplementary notices issued subsequently overrule The Local Regulations overrule Section 7 overule FAI General Section | ||
| c | FAI General section overrule CIVL which overrule CAA regulations | ||
| d | DHV regulations overrule AFNOR which overrule GAP which overrule RACE | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Giving your glider to an unlicenced pilot | |||
| a | is ok | ||
| b | can get you a fine based on CAA Part 185.00.01(h) | ||
| c | needs an indemnity signed | ||
| d | is a good way of promoting the sport | ||
Correct Answer ..... b
| You managed to break a powerline which is now on the ground and you landed next to it | |||
| a | hop with your feet as close together as possible away from the cable | ||
| b | walk away quickly | ||
| c | stay and wait for help | ||
| d | lie down flat on the ground | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| How does the sign off system work for flying sites ... | |||
| a | If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you might still fly the site under supervision and a sign-off | ||
| b | It provides for pilots to fly a site graded higher than their rating under certain conditions | ||
| c | You sing off an indemnity before flying a site | ||
| d | It means that first the experienced pilots takeoff first | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| SAHPA schools must provide students .. | |||
| a | with medical aid coverage | ||
| b | with shadecover and hats to avoid heat exhaustion | ||
| c | with a formal theory lecture including the issuing of the official training manual and a training type video shall be presented before students are given the opportunity to fly. | ||
| d | with plenty of water during training to prevent dehydration | ||
| e | with a temporary SAHPA membership. | ||
| f | with an official SAHPA Training Proficiency Card and manual, | ||
| g | with free recovery during hill training | ||
Correct Answer ..... c e f
| The abbreviations CAA, FAI, CIVL, AeCSA, SAHPA mean | |||
| a | FAI = Federation Aviation Internationale | ||
| b | AeCSA = Aero Club of South Africa | ||
| c | CIVL = Commission Internationale du Vol Libre | ||
| d | FAI = Flight Aviation Information | ||
| e | SAHPA = Southern African Hang Glider and Parachute Association | ||
| f | CIVL = International Hang Gliding Commission | ||
| g | CAA = Civil Aviation Authority | ||
| h | CAA = Center of Aviation Administration | ||
| i | AeCSA = Aeronautical Control of South Africa | ||
| j | SAHPA = South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b c f g j
| This picture shows ... | |||
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| a | Dangerous flying conditions with poor visibility | ||
| b | Ideal flying conditions with good visibility | ||
| c | An ideal takeoff site | ||
| d | Good thermal acitvity on takeoff | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| A SAHPA BASIC PG rating corresponds to an | |||
| a | IPPI 3 rating | ||
| b | IPPI 5 rating | ||
| c | IPPI 1 rating | ||
| d | IPPI 2 rating | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Assistant Instructors | |||
| a | may only do training of students under direct supervision of an instructor, i.e. a rated instructor must be at the same site at the same time, on the ground (not flying). | ||
| b | shall hold a Basic Licence | ||
| c | can only teach on tandem intro flights | ||
| d | can only teach ground handling | ||
| e | shall have been flying for at least one year | ||
| f | shall hold a Sport Licence | ||
| g | is not allowed to send off students on their first flight | ||
Correct Answer ..... a e f
| What is an Incident | |||
| a | occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of aircraft operations | ||
| b | An aborted takeoff | ||
| c | when you land on your bum | ||
| d | a downwind landing | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| An anchor is ... | |||
| a | a person who assists a pilot during the inflation and pull up by holding the pilot | ||
| b | a peg in the ground for the pilot to attach himself during strong wind launch | ||
| c | a line with a grapple hook which gets deployed in no wind landings by the pilot | ||
| d | a connection that attaches a passenger to the pilot on a tandem | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| A safety course | |||
| a | Is required for a Basic Rating | ||
| b | Is required for a sport rating | ||
| c | Has to be registered and approved by SAHPA | ||
| d | Can be held by anyone who reckons he got the know-how | ||
Correct Answer ..... b c
| A person shows symptoms of slow or irregular speech, shallow or very slow breathing, fatigue, confusion, slow pulse, weakness or drowsiness, shivering, cold, pale skin | |||
| a | looks like Hypothermia | ||
| b | looks like concussion | ||
| c | give him oxygen | ||
| d | put him in a pressure chamber | ||
| e | give the person a cat scan | ||
| f | treat him by warming up the person, give him warm liquid | ||
| g | looks like the Bends | ||
| h | looks like Hypoxia | ||
Correct Answer ..... a f
| Oxygen is advisable to be used from | |||
| a | 4000 m ASL | ||
| b | 4000 ft ASL | ||
| c | at Kuruman 1000 meters ATO | ||
| d | at Kuruman 4000 ft ATO | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Why should accidents or incidents be reported? | |||
| a | For statistics and analysis and see trends. | ||
| b | To recognize problem areas | ||
| c | To collect a reward from SAHPA for every reported incident or accident | ||
| d | To eliminate bad pilots | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| Scratching ... | |||
| a | means flying very close to the ground | ||
| b | does not give you much room for error | ||
| c | is a manoever every student must demonstrate | ||
| d | is a preflight test procedure to check the quality of your glider | ||
Correct Answer ..... a b
| Soarcast reckons 3 knots lift ... | |||
| a | 6 m/s - 1.5 m/s polar sink = 4.5 m/s lift | ||
| b | about 1.5 m/s thermals | ||
| c | 3 m/s thermals - 1.5 m/s own polar sink = 1.5 m/s lift | ||
| d | 6 m/s thermals | ||
| e | 3 m/s thermals | ||
| f | about 1.5m/s , minus your 1-1.5 m/s polar sink, weak conditions | ||
Correct Answer ..... f
| Paragliders and Hang Gliders must give way to | |||
| a | Balloons | ||
| b | Microlights | ||
| c | Power Planes | ||
| d | Aircrafts from the South African Defense Force | ||
Correct Answer ..... a
| Below takeoff is a cloudlayer. And one can not see landing through it. But you are in contact with other pilots at the bottom. Who confirm that the landing visibility is ok. And the cloud layer is notthat thick. | |||
| a | You opt not to fly | ||
| b | You takeoff, fly as far away from the hill, until you reach the cloud layer. Then spiral through it to get through it fast. | ||
| c | After takoff, stay close to the ridge and follow the contour of the slope | ||
| d | You fly straight away from the hill and never change do any wing adjustment with the toggles | ||
Correct Answer ..... a