SSA Bronze Badge Study Guide Q1-20

1) A flat bottomed cumulus cloud with sharp edges
a) is a reliable indication of thermal lift
b) indicates a dissipating thermal
c) is not a reliable indication of thermal lift

2) A spread out, shallow layer of cloud
a) is a reliable indication of thermal lift
b) indicates a developing thermal
c) is usually not associated with thermals

3) Best L/D speed would be the best to fly when
a) thermaling
b) flying to a landing field in a headwind
c) flying to a landing field in a tailwind
d) flying to a landing field in a crosswind

4) Best L/D speed plus 1/2 the estimated wind speed would be the best speed to fly when
a) thermaling
b) flying to a landing field in a headwind
c) flying to a landing field in a tailwind
d) flying to a landing field in a crosswind

5) When thermaling, the best speed to fly is
a) Best L/D speed
b) Best L/D plus 1/2 the estimated wind
c) Best L/D plus 1/2 the estimated wind
d) minimum sink speed for the angle of bank being flown

6) Minimum sink speed would be the best speed to use for
a) flying through thermals with no intention of stopping to circle
b) attaining the most ground coverage for altitude
c) flying between thermals

7) What performance factor is recommended for beginning cross country pilots when planning safe decision points?
a) Best L/D glide ratio
b) 1/2 best L/D glide ratio
c) 2 times best L/D glide ratio
d) Minimum sink speed

8) To assure landing at an airport at anytime on a cross country flight, a pilot should
a) plan decision points
b) fly the best L/D speed
c) plan the flight using 1/2 the best L/D glide ratio

9) When determining safe decision points:
a) plan to arrive over airports at a minimum altitude of 1000 AGL
b) plan the flight using 1/2 the best L/D glide ratio
c) both a and b

10) When flying cross country, at a minimum altitude of 3000 AGL you should
a) select a specific landing area(s)
b) be on the upwind leg of a specific landing area
c) select a general landing area(s)

11) When flying cross country at a minimum altitude of 2000 AGL you should
a) select a specific landing area(s)
b) be on the upwind leg of a specific landing area
c) select a general landing area(s)

12) When flying cross country at a minimum altitude of 1000 AGL you should
a) select a specific landing area(s)
b) be on the upwind leg of a specific landing area
c) select a general landing area(s)

13) When flying cross country with a specific landing area chosen, an alternate landing area should be within easy reach in case of discovering a hazard as low as:
a) 500 - 1000 AGL
b) 1200 - 1500 AGL
c) 2000 - 2500 AGL
d) 3000 AGL and above

14) Prior to takeoff on a cross country flight, the altimeter should read
a) zero
b) field elevation
c) pressure altitude setting
d) density altitude setting

15) During a cross country flight the altimeter should read height above
a) ground level
b) destination airport
c) departure airport
d) sea level

16) How many statute miles will a glider with a 30:1 glide ratio travel for each 1000 feet of altitude loss?
a) 30 miles
b) 3 miles
c) 5.7 miles
d) 0.57 miles

17) How many statute miles will a glider with a 30:1 glide ratio at 50 mph travel for each 1000 feet of altitude loss with a 10 mph headwind?
a) 4.1 miles
b) 4.5 miles
c) 5.7 miles
d) 12 miles

18) How much altitude will a glider with a 30:1 glide ratio lose while traveling one statute mile in still air.
a) 300 feet
b) 176 feet
c) 200 feet
d) 247 feet

19) In calm winds, 20 statute miles from the airport, in a glider with a 30:1 glide ratio at 50 mph, how high do you need to be to arrive over the airport at 1000' AGL? Airport elevation is 800' MSL. Assume no safety factor. Assume pilot flies at 50 mph.
a) 3500 MSL
b) 4500 MSL
c) 5320 MSL

20) With a 10 mph headwind, 15 statute miles from the airport, in a glider with a 30:1 glide ratio at 50 mph, how high do you need to be to arrive 1000' AGL at the airport? Airport elevation is 800 MSL. Assume no safety factor. Assume pilot flies at 50 mph.
a) 3300 MSL
b) 5100 MSL
c) 5300 MSL

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