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 does “EN certification” indicate for a paraglider?

Level of safety and performance

Electrical resistance

Environmental safety

Manufacturing origin

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

To optimize performance

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

To prevent collapses

To maintain control of the glider

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

Thermal

Inversion

Convergence

Updraft

#4. What is ‘angle of attack’ in paragliding?

The speed of the glider

The angle between the wing and the airflow

The direction of flight

The weight of the pilot

#5. What is the importance of a variometer?

Measures air pressure

Measures temperature

Measures wind speed

Measures altitude and vertical speed

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

Launching with the wing behind you

A technique to increase altitude

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

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

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

Warm clothing for pilots

A type of wing

A navigation instrument

Rising column of air

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

Area of the wing

Weight of the glider

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

Speed of the glider

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

Cross-country flying

Horizon hopping

Aerial touring

Sky cruising

#10. What is “thermal hunting” in paragliding?

Actively searching for thermals to gain altitude

Maintaining glide ratio

It’s like playing hide and seek with invisible air elevators

Avoiding sink areas

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

Overcast sky with light rain

Foggy morning with low visibility

Stormy weather with thunderstorms

Sunny day with clear skies

#12. What is ‘drag’ in paragliding?

The weight of the pilot

The resistance against the forward movement

The lift force

The speed of the glid

#13. What is a ‘ridge lift’?

Lift generated by wind hitting a ridge and being forced upwards

A harness adjustment

A type of wing

Lift generated by rising thermals

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

Wingover

Spiral Drive

Full Stall

Stall Turn

#15. 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

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

Sunglasses

Water bottle

Reserve parachute

GPS device

#17. What creates lift in a paraglider wing?

Shape of the wing and airflow

Speed of the glider

Weight of the pilot

Size of the wing

#18. 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 incidence

Angle of descent

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

Performing stunts during flight

Flying across different countries

Long-distance flying from one point to another

Flying over water bodies

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

Avoid flying near them altogether

Perform a rapid descent

Fly directly over them

Gain altitude to clear the lines

Finish