! USPPA PPG1 Written Test Revised 2/23/ Formating & Clarity

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1 1) You should complete an inspection of your engine, harness, lines, and glider a. Before each flight. b. After 10 hours of operation. c. It is only necessary if you suspect there is damage caused by a crash landing. d. At least once a year during an annual inspection. 2) As a PPG1 pilot, who will make the decision that you can fly? a. You alone have the responsibility to make the decision. b. The instructor will decide since he/she will understand of your capabilities and the conditions. c. Both you and the instructor must give the go ahead before you can fly. d. If your instructor is not around, then someone with a PPG2 rating. 3) The most important factors in pilot safety are: a. The level of pilot skill and how that relates to the conditions. b. The level of pilot knowledge and willingness to assess risk. c. The quality of the pilot's equipment. d. The pilot's attitude. e. a, b & d 4) Statistically, the most likely time for a serious injury in paramotoring is a. The launch. b. Starting the motor. c. Inflating the wing. d. Landing. 5) When should you wear a helmet? a. Always before connecting yourself to the glider and preferably before starting the motor. b. If the winds exceed 10 mph. c. If the winds exceed your rating level. d. If the winds exceed 5 mph. e. A helmet limits the pilot s view during motor launches and should only be worn while kiting. 6) What is the most important safety check before starting your engine? a. The kill switch is working. b. Bolts on the propeller are tight. c. Throttle cable moves freely and is in the idle position. d. Exhaust welds are not cracked. e. Air silencer is secured. Page 1

2 7) Two stroke engines require: a. A wide-range viscosity oil such as 10W40. b. Sufficient oil pressure after starting. c. A mix of 2-stroke oil and gas. d. Premium fuel. 8) The propeller bolts should be checked: a. During the required annual inspection. b. Before each flight. c. Whenever the humidity changes. d. Only by a certified flight instructor or mechanic. 9) If your leg straps are too loose a. You may have trouble getting in your seat. b. It will be harder to run. c. Weight-shift turns are harder to perform. d. The affect of engine torque will be greater. 10) Aspect ratio is a measure of how long and slender a glider is from tip to tip. The lower the aspect ratio, the the glider (front to back), and is recommended for pilots. a. Narrower, Advanced. b. Narrower, Beginner. c. Wider, Advanced. d. Wider, Beginner. 11) As a PPG1 pilot, you have observed that your brakes handles are hard to reach while in flight. What should you do? a. Add brake extensions. b. Lower the handles to a safer position. c. Discuss the problem with your instructor. (trying things on your own at this point can have unintended consequences) d. Switch from free-flight risers to motor risers. 12) If you are flying at 20 m.p.h. into a 5 m.p.h. head wind, your ground speed will be, and your airspeed will be. a. 15 m.p.h., 15 m.p.h. b. 15 m.p.h., 20 m.p.h. c. 20 m.p.h., 15 m.p.h. d. 25 m.p.h., 15 m.p.h. Page 2

3 13) If you are flying at 20 m.p.h. with a 5 m.p.h. tail wind, your ground speed will be, and airspeed will be. a. 10 m.p.h., 10 m.p.h. b. 15 m.p.h., 15 m.p.h. c. 20 m.p.h., 20 m.p.h. d. 25 m.p.h., 20 m.p.h. 14) According to the USPPA Recommended Operating Limitations, as a PPG1 pilot, you a. Have finished supervised instruction and are now on your own. b. Are qualified to fly solo, while observing your personal limitations. c. Should fly under an instructor's supervision. d. Should look for someone to take you thermalling. 15) Should a PPG 1 pilot purchase a glider with a DHV 2 and/or AFNOR Performance rating? a. Yes. Gliders with these ratings are considered safer. b. No. More skills and experience are required when flying these gliders. c. No. These ratings only apply to free-flight gliders. d. These ratings are not used in the United States. 16) Can you fly over a local High School football game and take photos? a. No, this would be illegal because you would be flying over an "assembly of persons." b. Yes, as long as you stay at least 500 feet above the game. c. Yes, if you have a written waiver issued by the appropriate School authority. d. Yes, as long as you stay at least 1000 feet above the game. e. Yes, if 2, 3, and 4 are true. 17) Kiting the glider a. Is an essential skill, and should be practiced regularly throughout your flying career. b. Can be easily mastered if you have a skilled instructor. c. Is the first stage in PPG training, but is not needed much after you learn to solo. d. Can shorten the life of your glider, and should be avoided. 18) The wind is blowing steady at 13 m.p.h. As a PPG 1 pilot, what type of launch is recommended? (changed) a. Forward. b. Reverse. c. Running Reverse. d. Wait until the conditions are better. 19) As a beginner pilot you should launch and land directly into the wind. (changed) a. True. b. True unless the wind is less than 5 mph. c. Depends on the air density. d. Only when doing a forward launch. Page 3

4 20) During the takeoff run, when the glider just starts to provide enough lift for takeoff: a. Continue running until your feet are off the ground completely. b. Apply some brake as you get into the seat. c. Continue to lean forward while running. d. Lift your feet to increase the load on your glider. e. Both a and c are correct. 21) Flying with approximately 2 pounds of pressure on each brake a. Is dangerous and may accidentally stall the glider. b. Will increase the angle of attack and danger of collapse. c. Increases stability, particularly if strong turbulence is encountered. d. Reduces the rotor on the backside of mountains. 22) Regarding power off landings: a. Shut off the engine while holding some throttle to insure a complete shut down. b. Do not shut off the engine as you touch down to insure it is available in case of go-around. c. Stay in your seat, shut off the engine while holding full throttle, go legs up. d. Come out of your seat above 100 feet, reduce power to idle, then shut off the engine. 23) It is 7:00 pm on a summer afternoon. The winds have been light all day and no frontal activity is expected. You arrive at your launch area to find a steady 5 mph wind. You can expect: a. Smooth air and a nice flight. b. Turbulent air due to the change in too much wind. c. The winds to pick up. d. b and c above. 24) It is 1:00 pm on a summer afternoon. You notice the large Cumulus clouds forming above you. You can expect: a. Strong thermals. b. Calm conditions for flying. c. Decreased barometric pressure... d. a and c above. 25) What is more likely to produce strong winds and occasionally severe thunderstorms. a. Cold front. b. Warm front. c. Tropical frontal boundary. d. Separate air masses. Page 4

5 26) causes air to flow down slowly and fan out, moving with clockwise rotation at the ground in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect clear skies because sinking air prevents clouds from forming. a. High pressure. b. Low pressure. c. Subtropical jet stream. d. High temperature. 27) Risk for fatal accidents come mostly from: a. Landing in water. b. Turbulence induced collapse. c. Motor failure. d. Flying perfectly good equipment into something other than your landing area. e. First a (water) then d (flying into something) then b (turbulence). Page 5