Moderate Paragliding Quiz

You’ve got your feet off the ground, but let’s see if you can keep your head out of the clouds! These questions will test your skills and knowledge—no more winging it!

 

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. Why is “crosswind landing” challenging for pilots?

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

It increases landing speed

It requires precise control to avoid drift and land safely

It improves glide ratio

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

Stall Turn

Full Stall

Wingover

Spiral Drive

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

Part of the glider wing

A type of line

A navigation instrument

Turbulent air on the lee side of a ridge

#4. What is the term for the action of turning a paraglider to change direction?

Steering

Pitching

Tacking

Rolling

#5. What creates lift in a paraglider wing?

Speed of the glider

Weight of the pilot

Shape of the wing and airflow

Size of the wing

#6. What is “SIV” training in paragliding?

Sportive Individual Volition

Simulation of In-Flight Emergencies

Special International Volunteering

Safety and Instinctive Flight

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

Base edge

Tip edge

Trailing edge

Leading edge

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

Flying over water bodies

Flying across different countries

Performing stunts during flight

Long-distance flying from one point to another

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

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

A method to increase glide performance

A technique to reduce speed

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

#10. What does “flare” help achieve during landing?

To slow down the descent and achieve a soft landing

To increase glide speed

To gain altitude just before landing

For when you want to make your landing as graceful as a swan on a calm lake

#11. What is the importance of a variometer?

Measures temperature

Measures wind speed

Measures air pressure

Measures altitude and vertical speed

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

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

The speed at which the glider descends

The glider’s climb rate

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

#13. What is the importance of a variometer?

Measures air pressure

Measures altitude and vertical speed

Measures wind speed

Measures temperature

#14. What is the name of the maneuver where a paraglider spirals rapidly downward?

Spiral Dive

Spiral Spin

Wingover

Barrel Roll

#15. What does “EN certification” indicate for a paraglider?

Electrical resistance

Level of safety and performance

Environmental safety

Manufacturing origin

#16. Why is “thermal centering” a valuable skill?

To find sink areas

To stay in the strongest part of the thermal for maximum lift

To increase descent speed

Because nobody wants to feel like they’re in a washing machine of weak lift

#17. What is a ‘ridge lift’?

Lift generated by rising thermals

A type of wing

A harness adjustment

Lift generated by wind hitting a ridge and being forced upwards

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

It increases lift

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

It can cause unpredictable movements and potential wing collapses

It improves climb rate

#19. What is the term for the practice of paragliding over long distances?

Aerial touring

Horizon hopping

Cross-country flying

Sky cruising

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

Light breeze

Clear skies

Thunderstorms

Overcast skies

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