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?

    <p>It increases the stall speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sideslip</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Wing lift causes the imbalance and it is corrected by the glider's design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a stall occur?

    <p>Only when the critical AOA is exceeded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of spin is considered the most hazardous?

    <p>Flat spin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Wing form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of ground effect on induced drag?

    <p>Decreases induced drag</p> 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?

    <p>To avoid excessive steep turns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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