Results

Well, look at you, Mr./Ms. Moderate! You’ve dodged disaster—now don’t let it go to your head! 🌪️

Well, that was a bumpy ride! Maybe stick to the ground for now—safety first, right? 🤷‍♂️

#1. What does ‘rotor’ mean in paragliding?

A type of line

A navigation instrument

Part of the glider wing

Turbulent air on the lee side of a ridge

#2. What is the term for a paraglider wing’s front edge?

Base edge

Trailing edge

Leading edge

Tip edge

#3. What is a “cross-country” flight in paragliding?

Long-distance flying from one point to another

Flying over water bodies

Flying across different countries

Performing stunts during flight

#4. Why is “wind direction” critical for choosing a launch site?

Because launching the wrong way could turn your flight into a very short trip

Launching downwind increases speed

Launching into the wind provides better lift and control

Wind direction determines thermal location

#5. What is the importance of a variometer?

Measures altitude and vertical speed

Measures air pressure

Measures temperature

Measures wind speed

#6. Which material is commonly used for paraglider lines?

Nylon

Steel

Dyneema or Kevlar

Cotton

#7. What is ‘drag’ in paragliding?

The lift force

The speed of the glid

The resistance against the forward movement

The weight of the pilot

#8. How does “turbulence” affect a paraglider’s flight?

It’s like your glider getting a little too excited and bouncing around

It increases lift

It improves climb rate

It can cause unpredictable movements and potential wing collapses

#9. Why is “crosswind landing” challenging for pilots?

It improves glide ratio

It’s like trying to walk a straight line while someone’s nudging you sideways

It requires precise control to avoid drift and land safely

It increases landing speed

#10. What is the term for the location where paragliders take off?

Launch site

Glide point

Touchdown zone

Airfield

#11. Why is “landing approach” planning important?

To ensure a safe and controlled landing by considering wind and obstacles

To find thermals near the ground

Because landing without a plan is like trying to park a car in a moving space

To increase descent speed

#12. What is the importance of a variometer?

Measures altitude and vertical speed

Measures wind speed

Measures temperature

Measures air pressure

#13. What is the name of the maneuver where a paraglider intentionally stalls?

Full Stall

Spiral Drive

Stall Turn

Wingover

#14. What creates lift in a paraglider wing?

Shape of the wing and airflow

Weight of the pilot

Speed of the glider

Size of the wing

#15. What does ‘wing loading’ refer to in paragliding?

Weight of the glider

Weight of the pilot and equipment per unit area of the wing

Area of the wing

Speed of the glider

#16. What is the purpose of “accelerator lines” in a paraglider?

For when your glider feels like it’s in a rush to get somewhere important

To increase the glider’s speed by pulling down the leading edge

To reduce descent rate

To help with steering

#17. How does “wind gradient” affect landing?

It’s like Mother Nature’s way of adding a surprise twist to your landing routine

It can cause a sudden drop in wind speed close to the ground

It helps with smoother landings

It improves lift near the ground

#18. What is the most dangerous weather condition for paragliding?

Light breeze

Thunderstorms

Overcast skies

Clear skies

#19. What does “yaw” refer to in paragliding?

The glider’s climb rate

The speed at which the glider descends

The rotation of the glider around its vertical axis, causing left or right movement

It’s like your glider deciding to shake its head “no” mid-flight

#20. What is “dynamic stall,” and why should it be avoided?

It’s the glider’s way of saying, “Whoa there, slow down!”

A technique to reduce speed

A sudden loss of lift caused by an aggressive maneuver or over-speeding

A method to increase glide performance

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Moderate Paragliding Quiz