Glider Daily Inspection

Lesson Objective

The student/candidate will learn the importance of the glider daily inspection, the correct procedure and habits of a successful preflight.

Regulatory Requirement

Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): §61.87(i)(1)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: PTS Area of Operation I
Private Pilot Test Candidate: PTS Area of Operation II(C)

Content

Purpose of Preflight
Preflight Procedures
Use of Preflight Checklists
Required aircraft documents (ARROW)
Critical Assembly Checklist
Aircraft Manual
Weight and Balance
Obtaining information relevant to this flight

Completion Standards

When complete, the student will

know the role of the aircraft preflight procedure
know how to use the POH/GFM to discern proper preflight procedures
use loading charts to determine weight and balance limits
understand the importance of proper weight and balance
use appropriate checklists during preflight
know what documents are required in the aircraft for legal flight
know the roles of the Airworthiness Certificate
know the roles of the Aircraft Registration Certificate

Prerequisite Study

Glider Flying Handbook, pages 6-4 and 6-5.
14 CFR §91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.
14 CFR §91.7 Civil aircraft airworthiness.

Recommended Study

Pilot Operating Handbook for the ASK-21, http://skylinesoaring.org/docs/Flight_Manual_ASK-21.pdf
Pilot Operating Handbook for the Grob 103, http://skylinesoaring.org/docs/Flight_Manual_Grob.pdf
Pilot Operating Handbook for the SGS 1-36 Sprite, http://skylinesoaring.org/docs/Flight_Manual_Sprite.pdf

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