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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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