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81. When using a towline having a breaking strength more than twice the maximum certificated operating weight of the glider, an approved safety link must be installed at what point(s)?
  1. On the glider
  2. At the points where the towline is attached to the glider and to the towplane
  3. On the towplane where the line is connected
  4. There is no requirement
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82. For the aerotow of a glider that weighs 700 pounds, which towrope tensile strength would require the use of safety links at each end of the rope?
  1. 850 pounds.
  2. 1,040 pounds.
  3. 1,450 pounds.
  4. 700 pounds
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83. In addition to the standard briefing, what additional information should be asked of the weather briefer in order to evaluate soaring conditions?
  1. The Thermal indexes
  2. The winds aloft
  3. The moisture index
  4. Where dry line are in the atmosphere.
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84. Refer to Figure 54 on page 56.
What is the CG of the glider if the pilot and passenger each weigh 215 pounds?
  1. 81.08 at max gross weight and within limits
  2. 81.08 over weight and within limits
  3. 85.25 weight okay, but aft of CG range
  4. 1040 weight and 84323.7 CG out of range
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85. Refer to Figure 54 on page 56.
How is the CG affected if radio and oxygen equipment weighing 35 pounds is added at station 43.8? The glider weighs 945 pounds with a moment of 78,000.2 pound-inches prior to adding the equipment.
  1. Moves 1.38 inches aft and the now out of limits.
  2. Moves 1.38 inches forward and remains within limits
  3. Moves 5 inches aft and is now out of limits
  4. Moves 8.38 inches aft and is now out of limits.
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