GPC - Glider Pilot Certificate Glider Airworthiness and Preflight Inspection Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which document is NOT required to be on board a glider during flight operations?

Answer: Pilot's logbook

The pilot's logbook is a personal record that must be available for inspection by the FAA but is not required to be carried in the aircraft itself.

What color does a glider's airworthiness certificate placard display?

Answer: White with blue lettering

Standard US airworthiness certificates are printed on white cardstock with blue lettering and must be displayed in the aircraft.

During a glider preflight, which component should be inspected for delamination, cracks, or impact damage?

Answer: Fiberglass or composite fuselage and wings

Modern gliders use composite construction, and delamination or impact damage to the fiberglass structure can compromise structural integrity.

What is the purpose of checking the pitot tube cover removal during a glider preflight?

Answer: To ensure airspeed will read correctly during flight

If the pitot tube cover is left in place, the airspeed indicator will read zero or incorrectly, depriving the pilot of critical airspeed information.

A glider's annual inspection must be performed by:

Answer: An FAA certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic with inspection authorization (IA)

14 CFR Part 43 requires that annual inspections be performed by a mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization (IA).

During preflight, you find a bird strike dent on the leading edge of the glider wing. What is the correct action?

Answer: Ground the glider and have a certified mechanic inspect it before flight

Any structural damage to primary flight surfaces must be evaluated by a certified mechanic before the aircraft returns to service.