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What DHV classification glider would best suit a low air time pilot who is a regular flyer (50 hours)? :
(a) 2
(b) 1/2
(c) 1
(d) 2/3
Answer [ b ]
What is the safest height to use your speedbar at? :(a) 75meters
(b) 50meters
(c) Neither a or b
Answer [ c ]
When overtaking on a ridge which is correct? :(a) Gain height & overtake
(b) Overtake on the ridge side
(c) Overtake on the valley side
Answer [ b ]
When joining a group of pilots in a thermal which is most important ? :(a) Maintain good air-speed at all times
(b) Turn in the same direction as the pilots above you
(c) Use a little speedbar to improve your glide
Answer [ b ]
You are going backwards on a ridge in very strong winds at low altitude, would you ? :(a) Use your speedbar to speed-up
(b) Land
(c) Use "Big Ears"
Answer [ b ]
You have just taken a tumble when landing & are taking off again, would you? :(a) Check your leg straps
(b) Check yourself
(c) Check your reserve
(d) All above apply
Answer [ d ]
While flying with a group of 10 other pilots in what appears to be very smooth conditions,you see a glider collapse ,what could be the cause of this problem? :
(a) Turbulence(b) Poor piloting skills or someone just acting the idiot
(c) Inexperienced pilot
Answer [ b ]
You have just completed your EP course & have signed up for CP, would you? :(a) Go flying on your own
(b) Fly only under supervision of your instructor only
(c) Fly with your paragliding club pilots who are safe
Answer [ b ]
Wind at top of the hill is too strong, would you? :(a) Walk down lower on the hill and fly in lighter winds
(b) Go to a different lower hill where conditions are within safe limits
(c) Fly and use your speedbar
Answer [ b ]
What could you expect if you flew with a pilot who is above the top end of the weight range of their glider & is flying in strong winds & making little forward progress in these conditions. You fly a large glider when you should be flying a medium ?
(a) Very smooth flying
(b) Greater height gain
(c) No forward penetration
Answer [ c ]
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