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Which of the following is a common reason for flight with CG located behind permissible limits?
Which of the following is a common reason for flight with CG located behind permissible limits?
- Pilot weight is less than the specified minimum pilot seat weight.
- Tailwheel dolly is still attached on the tailboom.
- Foreign matter or debris has accumulated in the aft fuselage.
- All of the above. (correct)
What is the consequence of having a tail heavy glider?
What is the consequence of having a tail heavy glider?
- Pitch control of the glider becomes difficult or impossible. (correct)
- The glider becomes unstable in flight.
- The glider becomes nose heavy.
- The glider becomes difficult to land.
How can the CG position be determined?
How can the CG position be determined?
- By checking the weight and balance records.
- By measuring the weight of the glider.
- By visual inspection of the glider.
- By calculation using weight and arm. (correct)
What is ballast used for in a glider?
What is ballast used for in a glider?
Which type of ballast is installed under the pilot's seat cushion?
Which type of ballast is installed under the pilot's seat cushion?
What is the purpose of the fin trim ballast tank?
What is the purpose of the fin trim ballast tank?
What happens if water in the wings is allowed to freeze?
What happens if water in the wings is allowed to freeze?
Which one of the following is a consequence of unequal draining of ballast in a glider?
Which one of the following is a consequence of unequal draining of ballast in a glider?
What should be checked to ensure proper draining of water ballast in a glider?
What should be checked to ensure proper draining of water ballast in a glider?
What is the purpose of dumping ballast before landing in a glider?
What is the purpose of dumping ballast before landing in a glider?
Which of the following is a general rule of thumb when flying in headwind conditions?
Which of the following is a general rule of thumb when flying in headwind conditions?
When flying in tailwind conditions, what should be done to the origin point on the polar graph?
When flying in tailwind conditions, what should be done to the origin point on the polar graph?
In sinking air, what is the recommended speed to fly?
In sinking air, what is the recommended speed to fly?
Which of the following is a problem associated with a CG forward of the forward limit in a glider?
Which of the following is a problem associated with a CG forward of the forward limit in a glider?
What is the purpose of the horizontal stabilizer and elevator in a fixed-wing aircraft?
What is the purpose of the horizontal stabilizer and elevator in a fixed-wing aircraft?
What can happen if the CG of a glider is aft of the aft limit?
What can happen if the CG of a glider is aft of the aft limit?
What are the most common reasons for a CG forward of the forward limit in a glider?
What are the most common reasons for a CG forward of the forward limit in a glider?
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