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Glider Ground Handling -- Hangar to Flightline
Lesson Objective
The instructor will teach the student/candidate the proper procedure of extracting the aircraft from the hangar, and bringing the aircraft to the flight lineRegulatory Requirement
- §61.87(i)(2)
- Private Pilot Practical Test Standard II-C
Content
- opening of the Hangar doors
- number of people required
- extraction from the dolly
- towing behind the towcar
- communication with tow car driver
- appropriate number of ground personnel
- appropriate length of ground towrope
- appropriate method of turning the glider around turns
Completion Standards
The student must be able to perform- safe extraction of the aircraft from the hangar
- proper use of the dolly
- safe transit of the glider from the hangar to the flightline
- the appropriate use of hangar doors
- the appropriate locations to grasp the aircraft
- the hazards of handling the canopy
Prerequisite Study
- Glider Flying Handbook, Page 6-2
Recommended Study
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