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Minimum Sink
Lesson Objective
The lesson will learn the minimum sink speeds, how they relate to bank angle, and the importance of using the correct minimum sink speeds.Regulatory Requirement
- Pre-Solo: 14 CFR §61.87(i)(8)
- Private Pilot Candidate: PTS V(A)
Content
- Minimum sink speed for each club aircraft
- Minimum sink speed for differing bank angles
- Glide ratio at minimum sink. Compare with glide ratio at Max L/D
- Minimum sink speed at the minimum pilot weight (solo) and at the glider's maximum gross weight
Completion Standards
The student must be able to perform- Straight and Level flight at minimum sink speed
- 30° bank turns at minimum sink speed.
- 45° bank turns at minimum sink speed.
The student must be able to explain
- The effect of bank angle to minimum sink speed.
- The effect of aircraft loading to minimum sink speed.
Prerequisite Study
- Top Ten Ways to fail the Practical "Performance Speeds"
- Glider Flight Manual, "Minimum Sink Airspeed" Page 7-33
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