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Glider Maneuvers

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Which factor can affect the stall speed of a glider?

Weight
Wing shape
Turbulence
All of the above (correct)

What happens to the stall speed of a glider as the weight increases?

It depends on the wing shape
It increases (correct)
It remains the same
It decreases

What effect does a forward center of gravity (CG) have on the stall speed of a glider?

It increases the stall speed (correct)
It decreases the stall speed
It has no effect on the stall speed
It depends on the wing shape

How does turbulence affect the stall speed of a glider?

It increases the stall speed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which maneuver is used to counteract wind drift during crosswind landings?

Sideslip (C) Signup and view all the answers

What causes the imbalance in the glider's airframe and how is it corrected?

Wing lift causes the imbalance and it is corrected by the glider's design (C) Signup and view all the answers

When can a stall occur?

Only when the critical AOA is exceeded (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of spin is considered the most hazardous?

Flat spin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What usually determines the type of spin resulting from an uncoordinated wing stall?

Wing form (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of ground effect on induced drag?

Decreases induced drag (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a glider pilot to have situational awareness during the approach and landing phase in a crosswind?

To avoid excessive steep turns (C) Signup and view all the answers