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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pilot's logbook

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

White with blue lettering

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Fiberglass or composite fuselage and wings

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure airspeed will read correctly during flight

Answer

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

Question 5

A glider's annual inspection must be performed by:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

GPC - Glider Pilot Certificate Practice Test