The Gliding Federation of Australia Now you re solo the next steps A, B and C Certificates Name..
CONTENTS Now you re solo the next steps...1 A Certificate Specifications...3 Requirements...3 Privileges and Limitations...3 B Certificate Specifications...5 Requirements...5 Privileges and Limitations...5 C Certificate Specifications...7 Requirements...7 Privileges and Limitations...7 Rev 2, June 2006 2
A Certificate Specifications Requirements 1. Minimum Age 15 years 2. GFA Medical Declaration (Appendix 1 to Ops Regs) signed (or doctor s signature obtained on Appendix 2 if unable to sign the declaration). 3. Minimum of 5 Solo Flights with normal landings flown on separate days 4. Satisfactory check flight, which must include the following as a minimum: a. An awareness of pre-spin symptoms and a demonstration of the correct action to prevent a spin developing. b. An accurate circuit without reference to the altimeter c. Correct handling of selected emergencies at the discretion of the checking instructor. 5. Oral examination on basic theory and flight rules and procedures. Privileges and Limitations 1. May only fly solo under the direct supervision of an instructor. 2. May carry out local soaring only. Rev 2, June 2006 3
1 Solo Flight Checks Date Instructor Signature 2 3 4 5 Produce a GFA Medical declaration or doctor s signature obtained Complete a satisfactory check flight for in command rating Demonstrate an accurate circuit without reference to the altimeter Demonstrate correct handling of select emergencies Pass an oral examination on basic theory, flight rules and procedures. In command rating and A certificate complete Note: you are now eligible to convert to the Grob 103 and the single seater but this is not a certificate requirement. Rev 2, June 2006 4
Check-flight Grob 103 Single seater conversion B Certificate Specifications Requirements 1. A total of 15 solo flights with normal landings, including at least one soaring flight of not less than 30 minutes duration. (Note: this means a total of 15 solo flights, not 15 flights since qualifying for the A Certificate.) 2. Completion of the post-solo training syllabus in accordance with the Instructor Handbook. 3. Oral examination on basic theory, flight rules and procedures (including GFA Ops Regs and MOSP) and basic airworthiness. Privileges and Limitations 1. May carry out local soaring only 2. May carry out mutual flying, subject to the following conditions: a. The other occupant of the glider also holds a minimum of a B Certificate. b. Each mutual flight is authorised by and carried out under the direct supervision of the Duty Instructor, who shall nominate the pilot in command for the flight. The command pilot shall carry out the takeoff and landing. Post-solo training syllabus Revision of stalling, incipient and full spinning sequences Revision of launch emergencies Problem circuits Instrument failure Rev 2, June 2006 5
Post-solo training syllabus Running out of height. Different circuit direction Cruising and descending on aero tow Use of flaps and retractable undercarriage Sideslipping Steep turns Thermal centring Crosswind takeoffs and landings Radio, CTAF and airspace procedures Revision of rules of the air Oral examination on basic theory, flight rules and procedures & basic airworthiness. Complete a total of 15 solo flights including at least one soaring flight of not less than 30 minutes duration. (Note: This means an overall total of 15 solo flights, not 15 solo flights since qualifying for the "A" Certificate). B certificate completed Rev 2, June 2006 6
C Certificate Specifications Requirements 1. A total of 20 solo or mutual flights, including two solo soaring flights of at least one hour s duration each. Notes: This means an overall total of 20 solos/mutuals. Only time in command of mutual flights can be counted towards this total. 2. Trained and checked in ability to carry out a safe outlanding. 3. Read the passenger awareness briefing notes, available on the club s website and received a briefing from your instructor. 4. Oral test on basic theory, basic navigation, basic meteorology, airways procedures, outlanding hazards, post-outlanding actions and SAR requirements. 5. Demonstrate satisfactory spin entry and recovery. This may be carried out dual or solo (observed from the ground) at the discretion of the supervising instructor. Privileges and Limitations 1. May fly cross-country at the discretion of the CFI or Instructor Panel. 2. Allows for the progression to Level 1 Passenger Rating (not for hire or reward and not Air Experience Flights) at the discretion of the CFI/Instructor Panel and under the direct supervision of the Duty Instructor. Note: this is issued separately to the C Certificate. Rev 2, June 2006 7
Complete a satisfactory demonstration of spin entry and recovery. Pass an oral examination Complete two solo soaring flights of at least one hour's duration each. 1. 2. Complete a total of 20 solo or in command flights Have received a passenger awareness briefing Obtain a DI endorsement Radio endorsement Outlanding Training Off-field landing Field selection and suitability exercise Short field landing Full brake landing Landing over (simulated) obstacles Rev 2, June 2006 8
Congratulations! You are now a qualified glider pilot. Your next step should be to get your basic cross-country training underway. Rev 2, June 2006 9