USHPA P1 Test

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USHPA P1 Test

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Why is it important to lean forward when launching?

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You arrive at launch with your instructor and other pilots are prepared to launch. What should you do?

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What is the first thing you do after landing safely in the landing area?

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What is the first thing you should do before deciding to go fly?

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What causes pilot induced oscillations (swinging from left to right under your glider)?

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What should you do if you begin to flare too early on your landing?

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Where should you be looking as you approach your landing area?

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To avoid over controlling the glider, your control inputs should be:

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A common cause of launch accidents is the pilot leaving the ground while in the reverse position. If this happens, what is the first thing you should do?

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Of the answers below, which is the most dangerous thing you can do while flying a paraglider at any altitude other than flare height?

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A Parachute Landing Fall (PLF) should be performed on any landing where you are not sure if you can land safely and in control:

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The speed at which a glider will stop flying and is no longer an effective airfoil is called:

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What is the advantage of a reverse inflation?

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What would be an appropriate use of a forward inflation?

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When you launch on a shallow slope it is important:

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When should you put on your helmet?

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The most important factor in pilot safety is:

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You are on your final glide at 10 feet above ground level, and notice that you are drifting partly sideways to your right over the ground. You should:

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Launching and landing into the wind is a good idea because:

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According to the USHPA Recommended Operating Limitations, as a Beginner (P1) pilot, you:

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According to the manufacturer your trim speed is 20 mph. If you fly at trim with a 5 mph tail wind. Your ground speed is:

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According to the manufacturer your trim speed is 20 mph. If you fly at trim with a 5 mph head wind, your air speed is:

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According to the manufacturer your trim speed is 20 mph. If you fly at trim with a 5 mph head wind, your Ground Speed is:

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Which pilot actions could result in a stall?

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The speed at which the paraglider will tend to fly when no pilot input is given (brakes in full up position) is called:

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A common cause of poor or aborted launches is allowing your feet to be lifted off the ground before you have enough speed to maintain flight. How can you avoid this?

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As a beginner (P1), who will make the decision that the conditions are good and it is an appropriate time for you to fly?

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The reason you complete a thorough, methodical preflight before you launch is:

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