Moderate Paragliding Quiz

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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 is the purpose of ‘big ears’ technique?

To gain speed

To increase lift

To decrease altitude quickly

To steer the glider

#2. What is a ‘thermal’ in paragliding?

A type of wing

Warm clothing for pilots

Rising column of air

A navigation instrument

#3. What is ‘drag’ in paragliding?

The resistance against the forward movement

The weight of the pilot

The lift force

The speed of the glid

#4. Why is “active flying” crucial in turbulent conditions?

To keep yourself entertained by playing an airborne game of “whack-a-mole” with turbulence

To prevent collapses

To optimize performance

To maintain control of the glider

#5. What is the benefit of using a speed bar?

To increase glide ratio

To perform stunts

To slow down the glider

To increase speed

#6. What is “wing loading,” and why is it important?

Affects the speed and handling of the wing

The ratio of pilot weight to wing area

Determines the glide angle

It’s what happens when you overload your wing with snacks and souvenirs

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

A type of line

A navigation instrument

Turbulent air on the lee side of a ridge

Part of the glider wing

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

Spiral Spin

Spiral Dive

Wingover

Barrel Roll

#9. What is the purpose of “big ears” in paragliding?

To slow down the glide

To decrease altitude rapidly

To look like Dumbo while you’re coming in for a landing

To reduce the wing’s surface area

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

It requires precise control to avoid drift and land safely

It improves glide ratio

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

It increases landing speed

#11. Which weather condition is most likely to produce strong thermals for paragliding?

Foggy morning with low visibility

Sunny day with clear skies

Stormy weather with thunderstorms

Overcast sky with light rain

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

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

It helps with smoother landings

It improves lift near the ground

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

#13. What is the significance of “stall speed” in paragliding?

The minimum speed at which a glider maintains flight before losing lift

The speed needed to enter a thermal

The speed at which a glider climbs fastest

The speed at which your glider decides to take a nap mid-air

#14. What is the “A-riser” used for in paragliding?

Speed control

Steering the glider

Launching and inflating the wing

Landing the glider

#15. What precaution should be taken when flying near power lines?

Perform a rapid descent

Gain altitude to clear the lines

Avoid flying near them altogether

Fly directly over them

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

Light breeze

Clear skies

Overcast skies

Thunderstorms

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

Safety and Instinctive Flight

Simulation of In-Flight Emergencies

Sportive Individual Volition

Special International Volunteering

#18. What is the name of the phenomenon where warm air rises, allowing paragliders to gain altitude?

Thermal

Convergence

Inversion

Updraft

#19. What is an essential item for safety in every flight?

Water bottle

Reserve parachute

GPS device

Sunglasses

#20. What does “ground handling” practice involve?

Controlling the wing while on the ground

Running with the glider

Repairing the glider

Packing the glider

Finish