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Key Facts: ANAC Glider Pilot Exam

100

Total Questions (5 Papers x 20)

ANAC Brazil

70%

Passing Score Per Subject

ANAC RBAC 61

16 yrs

Minimum Age for License

ANAC RBAC 61

Class 2

Medical Certificate (CMA)

ANAC Regulation

This bank provides 100 English-language practice questions adapted for the official ANAC Glider Pilot (Piloto de Planador - PPL) theoretical examination in Brazil. Candidates must achieve at least 70% in each subject paper administered at official FGV test centers across Brazil.

Sample ANAC Glider Pilot Practice Questions

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1Under Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation RBAC 61, what is the minimum age required for an applicant to be issued a Glider Pilot License (Piloto de Planador)?
A.16 years old
B.17 years old
C.18 years old
D.21 years old
Explanation: RBAC 61 specifies that an applicant must be at least 16 years old to hold a Glider Pilot License (Piloto de Planador) in Brazil. In addition, the candidate must hold a valid 2nd Class Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA) and complete the required ground and flight training.
2When an engine-driven aircraft and a sailplane (glider) are approaching each other on converging courses at approximately the same altitude, which aircraft has the right-of-way under RBAC 91?
A.The sailplane (glider) has the right-of-way
B.The engine-driven aircraft has the right-of-way
C.The faster aircraft has the right-of-way
D.The aircraft approaching from the left has the right-of-way
Explanation: Under RBAC 91 (and standard ICAO rules of the air), unpowered aircraft such as gliders and balloons have right-of-way over engine-driven fixed-wing airplanes and helicopters because unpowered aircraft have limited maneuvering and endurance capabilities.
3Which class of Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA - Certificado Médico Aeronáutico) is required by ANAC for a Glider Pilot under RBAC 61?
A.2nd Class CMA (2ª Classe)
B.1st Class CMA (1ª Classe)
C.3rd Class CMA (3ª Classe)
D.No medical certificate is required for gliders
Explanation: Under ANAC RBAC 61, a Glider Pilot (Piloto de Planador) must hold at least a valid 2nd Class Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA 2ª Classe). 1st Class is for commercial/airline pilots, and 3rd Class applies to air traffic controllers.
4When two gliders are approaching each other on converging courses at the same altitude, which aircraft has the right-of-way under RBAC 91?
A.The glider on the right has the right-of-way
B.The glider on the left has the right-of-way
C.The heavier glider has the right-of-way
D.The lower altitude glider always gives way
Explanation: When two aircraft of the same category (in this case, two gliders) converge at approximately the same altitude, the aircraft that has the other on its left has the right-of-way (i.e., the glider on the right has the right-of-way).
5What is the standard thermalling rule when a glider joins another glider already circling in a thermal lift zone?
A.The joining glider must circle in the same direction as the first glider established in the thermal
B.The joining glider must circle in the opposite direction to maintain visual separation
C.The joining glider always circles clockwise regardless of the first glider
D.The glider with the higher altimeter setting dictates the turn direction
Explanation: Standard soaring procedure and Brazilian air safety rules dictate that all gliders sharing a thermal must turn in the same direction. The first glider established in the thermal determines the direction of rotation, ensuring predictable traffic flow and collision avoidance.
6Below 10,000 feet MSL in controlled airspace (Class C, D, or E), what are the minimum VFR cloud clearance requirements for gliders under DECEA / RBAC 91 rules?
A.1,000 feet vertically and 1.5 km (1,500 meters) horizontally
B.500 feet vertically and 1.0 km horizontally
C.2,000 feet vertically and 3.0 km horizontally
D.Clear of clouds with 1.0 km visibility
Explanation: In Brazilian controlled airspace below 10,000 feet MSL, standard VFR cloud clearance rules require maintaining at least 1,000 feet vertically (above or below) and 1.5 km (1,500 m) horizontally from clouds, along with 5 km flight visibility.
7What is the minimum flight visibility required for VFR flight operations in controlled airspace below 10,000 feet MSL in Brazil?
A.5 km
B.3 km
C.8 km
D.1.5 km
Explanation: According to DECEA ICA 100-12 and RBAC 91, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flights in controlled airspace (Class C, D, and E) below 10,000 feet MSL is 5 km.
8Under RBAC 91, general glider operations are authorized under which meteorological conditions unless the aircraft is specifically certified and equipped for night VFR?
A.Day VFR conditions between sunrise and sunset
B.Night VFR conditions with moon reflection
C.Special IFR under cloud base
D.Marginal VFR with radar monitoring
Explanation: Standard gliders in Brazil operate exclusively under Day VFR (Visual Flight Rules) between official sunrise and official sunset. Night soaring requires specialized lighting, instruments, navigation equipment, and explicit approval under RBAC 91.
9When two gliders are approaching each other head-on, or nearly head-on, at the same altitude, what action must each pilot take under RBAC 91?
A.Both pilots must alter course to the right
B.Both pilots must alter course to the left
C.The higher glider must climb and the lower glider must descend
D.The glider with higher airspeed maintains course while the other turns right
Explanation: Under RBAC 91 right-of-way rules, when two aircraft are approaching head-on or nearly head-on, each pilot shall alter course to the right to ensure safe separation.
10What is the proper right-of-way rule for a glider overtaking another glider soaring along a ridge or slope?
A.The overtaking glider must pass between the ridge and the overtaken aircraft, or pass on the right clear of the slope
B.The overtaking glider must dive below the overtaken glider
C.The overtaken aircraft must yield and turn toward the ridge
D.The faster glider always has right-of-way over the slower glider
Explanation: When soaring along a ridge, standard rules dictate that an overtaking glider must pass between the ridge line and the overtaken glider (or clear to the right side), ensuring the overtaken aircraft is not trapped against the hill while keeping both aircraft in sight.

About the ANAC Glider Pilot Exam

The ANAC Glider Pilot (Piloto de Planador - PPL) theoretical examination evaluates candidate knowledge in civil aviation regulations (RBAC 61/91), sailplane aerodynamics, soaring meteorology, winch launch and aerotow operations, and glider flight instruments. Note: This question bank is an English-language study adaptation for the official ANAC Portuguese-language theoretical examination.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

180 minutes (REG 30 + MET 30 + NAV 60 + TV 30 + CTA 30)

Passing Score

70% per subject paper

Exam Fee

TFAC R$ 250 (Portaria 9592 code 5121 / 3-hour exam) (National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC))

ANAC Glider Pilot Exam Content Outline

20%

Air Law & Regulations

RBAC 61/91 rules, airspace classification, right-of-way, VFR minima

20%

Sailplane Aerodynamics

L/D ratio, speed-to-fly, polar curves, stalls, spins, water ballast

20%

Soaring Meteorology

Thermal lift, lapse rates, wave lift, ridge soaring, cloud indicators

20%

Launch & Flight Operations

Winch launch, aerotow, box-the-wake, emergency cable release, outlandings

20%

Flight Instruments & Systems

Total energy variometer, pitot-static system, compass errors, pre-flight inspection

How to Pass the ANAC Glider Pilot Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% per subject paper
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 180 minutes (REG 30 + MET 30 + NAV 60 + TV 30 + CTA 30)
  • Exam fee: TFAC R$ 250 (Portaria 9592 code 5121 / 3-hour exam)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ANAC Glider Pilot Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master RBAC 61 licensing rules and RBAC 91 VFR right-of-way and cloud clearance minima
2Understand total energy variometer compensation and Netto variometer principles
3Study thermal triggers, adiabatic lapse rates, and cumulus cloud base calculation
4Review winch launch failure emergency procedures and aerotow signals thoroughly
5Practice reading glider polar curves and calculating MacCready speeds-to-fly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the ANAC Glider Pilot theoretical exam?

The official ANAC exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions divided into 5 subject papers (20 questions each) administered electronically via FGV test centers in Brazil.

What is the passing score for the ANAC Piloto de Planador exam?

Candidates must achieve at least 70% in each individual subject paper to pass the theoretical examination.

Is this practice question bank in English or Portuguese?

This question bank is an English-language study adaptation designed to help international pilots and students master the core concepts required for the official ANAC Portuguese-language examination.

What regulations govern glider pilot licensing in Brazil?

Glider pilot licensing and flight operations in Brazil are regulated under RBAC 61 (Regulamento Brasileiro da Aviação Civil 61) and RBAC 91.