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 is the name of the maneuver where a paraglider intentionally stalls?

Spiral Drive

Full Stall

Wingover

Stall Turn

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

To increase speed

To slow down the glider

To perform stunts

To increase glide ratio

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

A type of line

Turbulent air on the lee side of a ridge

Part of the glider wing

A navigation instrument

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

To increase descent speed

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

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

To find sink areas

#5. How does “thermal wind” differ from normal wind?

Thermal wind changes direction rapidly

Thermal wind is stronger near the ground

It’s the wind that happens when the sun decides to play air conditioner

Thermal wind is caused by temperature differences leading to rising air

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

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

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

The glider’s climb rate

The speed at which the glider descends

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

It improves glide ratio

It requires precise control to avoid drift and land safely

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

It increases landing speed

#8. What is ‘drag’ in paragliding?

The resistance against the forward movement

The speed of the glid

The lift force

The weight of the pilot

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

Launching downwind increases speed

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

Launching into the wind provides better lift and control

Wind direction determines thermal location

#10. What is the importance of a variometer?

Measures temperature

Measures wind speed

Measures air pressure

Measures altitude and vertical speed

#11. What is the term for the angle between the chord line and the relative wind of a paraglider?

Angle of attack

Angle of elevation

Angle of descent

Angle of incidence

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

Repairing the glider

Packing the glider

Controlling the wing while on the ground

Running with the glider

#13. What does “forward launch” mean in paragliding?

It’s like giving your glider a head start before it decides to fly

A technique to increase altitude

Launching with the wing behind you

Running forward to inflate the wing and take off into the wind

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

Horizon hopping

Aerial touring

Cross-country flying

Sky cruising

#15. What is the importance of a variometer?

Measures air pressure

Measures temperature

Measures wind speed

Measures altitude and vertical speed

#16. Why is “pre-flight inspection” important?

To find the best launch spot

Because nobody wants to discover their glider is missing a part halfway through the flight

To measure wind speed

To ensure all equipment is in good condition and properly set up

#17. What is the purpose of ‘big ears’ technique?

To increase lift

To gain speed

To decrease altitude quickly

To steer the glider

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

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

The speed at which a glider climbs fastest

The speed needed to enter a thermal

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

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

Speed of the glider

Weight of the glider

Area of the wing

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

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

A technique to reduce speed

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

A method to increase glide performance

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

Finish

Moderate Paragliding Quiz