Reading Assignments: Glider Flying Handbook (GFH), Glider Basics (GB), After Solo (AS) Lesson 1: Transfer of control Control use Speed control, Trim use Straight and Level Clearing the area Turns: 90, 180, and 360 degrees Adverse aileron yaw GFH: 2 1 thru 3 12, 7 22, 7 26 thru 7 31, GB: 1 47 (except 43, 44), Test 1, 2, and 3 (GB: p. 29, 38, 49) Lesson 2: Review test 1, 2, and 3 Stability demo: pitch, yaw, roll Turn practice GFH: 6 4 thru 6 5, 7 34, GB 43 44, 56 59, 63 79, AS: 17 18, 58 62, Test 5 (GB: p. 76) Lesson 3: Review test 5 Before Takeoff Checklist Aerotow: Takeoff, turns, release Imminent stalls: straight ahead (6 signs) Stall Recovery GFH: 6 2 thru 6 4, GB: 50 54, 56, 60 61, Test 4 (GB: p.54) 1
Lesson 4: Review test 4 Ground Operations: aircraft preflight, tow rope inspection, ground operations signals, moving aircraft in calm and windy conditions Aerotow (Crosswind) Stalls: Straight ahead GFH: radio 1 9 and 8 10, ground effect 3 14, 7 21, 7 34 thru 7 36, 7 38, GB 91 117, Test 7 (GB: p. 117) Lesson 5: Review test 7 Before Landing Checklist Traffic patterns Radio use Judging descents Descent control: dive brakes, spoilers Landings: emphasis on precise aim point, approach speed GFH: 7 29 thru 7 30, AS: 63 68 Lesson 6: Straight ahead stalls Turning Stalls GFH: 7 25, 7 26, GB: 83 84, AS: 53 54 Lesson 7: Minimum controllable airspeed (MCA): straight, shallow turns Steep turns: 45 degrees of bank Wind Gradient Planning GB: 77 79, 131 132, Test 6 (GB: p.81) 2
Lesson 8 12: Practice either: Review test 6 Stalls, Steep turns, or MCA Traffic patterns and landings: emphasize effect of wind on patterns, turns, and final Approach to landing stall/cross controls stall, around lesson 12 and when proficient at the other maneuvers: Introduce GFH: 1 1 thru 1 16, 4 1 thru 4 17, 5 5 thru 5 13, 6 1 thru 6 2, 7 1 thru 7 2, 7 30, 7 36 thru 7 38, GB: 127 130, AS: 21, 74 76, 93 98 Lesson 13: Weight and Balance: principles, charts, ballast, and water ballast Tow signals Forward and side slips: Introduce Direct student to get a student pilot certificate GFH: 7 10 thru 7 11, 7 25 thru 7 26, 9 1 thru 9 39, AS: 25 26, 29 30, 50 52, 72 73 Lesson 14: Unassisted takeoff Checking weather Box the wake: Demonstrate Recovery from spirals: Introduce Wind gradient planning Downwind landing GFH: 7 10, 8 1 thru 8 15, 10 1 thru 10 18, GB: 85 88, 89 90, AS: 19 20, *133 147 Lesson 15: Flight Manual Emergencies: Discuss Slack rope Thermal soaring Low altitude approach 3
Short runway landing GFH: 7 4 thru 7 6, 7 8, 8 7 thru 8 10, 8 17 thru 8 18, GB: 119 125, AS: 31 38, 39 52, 119 132 Lesson 16: Glider Private Pilot Syllabus Flight Manual (give take home pre solo written) Tow signals: Practice Pre termination of tow (PTT): 10, 10 200, 200 and above Land out considerations: Discuss Lesson 17 thru solo: Ground instruction (only once, should take at least 2 hours): Review FAR 61.87 (b), (c), and (i) Correct Pre solo written to 100% Answer all unanswered questions (Log book entry) Flight: Take student away from pattern at least once each lesson. Multiple landings Review: Aerotow Release Clearing Transfer of controls Minimum Controllable Airspeed Stalls Steep turns Traffic Patterns Pre termination of tow Solo flight: Check Weather conditions. Student performance should be safe and the outcome of any maneuver should never be in doubt. Atmosphere should put the student at ease. Check weight and balance. Suggest one (more if needed) simulated rope break (200 ). Endorse 4
Post Solo: Logbook and Student Pilot Certificate. Do a Pre solo brief. Student should make a minimum of 2 T.O.s and Landings. Have radio handy if needed. Glider Private Pilot Syllabus At least two separate days of solo flight. An instructor or safety officer must be made aware of each flight. AS: 116 117 Lesson 1: Flight: Review and refine; this lesson is optional based on student proficiency Preflight Checklists Speed control/trim use Normal and steep turns: coordinated Imminent and full stalls: straight, turning, landing Traffic patterns GB: 135 140 Lesson 2: Ground reference maneuvers: such as, turns along a road, tracking a road, or slips along a road Wake turbulence avoidance GFH: 5 1 thru 5 10, AS: 77 92, 114 115 Lesson 3: Ground: Aircraft performance; glide polars, density altitude, T.O. and landing distance, IAS, CAS, TAS, and Ground speed AIM Chapter 3, 5 Lesson 4: Ground: Airspace: A, B, C, D, E, G, Restricted, MOA, VR/IR routes, SUA, TFR, NOTAMS. AS: 77 87, 99 113 5
Lesson 5: Flight and ground: Soaring flight, thermal soaring, speed to fly Lesson 6: Ground: Glider disassembly and assembly GFH: 8 18, 11 1 thru 11:17 Lesson 7: Ground: Cross country; planning, navigation, pilotage, dead reckoning, computer, and airport familiarization At least one flight away from the glider port (instruction) Lesson 8: Ground: Oral test prep. Review items missed on the knowledge test. Flight: Private Pilot flight test prep (at least 3 flights within 2 months of flight test) Some suggested review items: Aerotow Pre termination of tow Aerotow emergencies Box the wake Slack rope Low approach Short field/simulated off field landing Minimum Controllable Airspeed Stalls: Straight, turning, landing (imminent and full stalls) Steep turns Downwind landing 6