The "C" Badge

Lesson Objective

Regulatory Requirement

• Pre-Solo: None
  
• Private Pilot Candidate: None
  

Completion Standards

Applicant Has Completed the Following Flight Training:

• Dual soaring practice, including instruction in techniques for soaring thermals, ridge soaring, and wave (simulated flight and/or ground instruction may be used when suitable conditions do not exist).
• Has knowledge of:
  • Cross-country Procedures
  • Sailplane Assembly, Disassembly, and Retrieves
  • Hazards of Cross-country Flying
• Demonstrates soaring ability by solo flight of at least 60 minutes duration after release rrom a 2,000 foot tow (add 1½ minutes per 100 foot of tow above 2,000 feet).
• While accompanied by an SSA Instructor, demonstrate the following:
  • Make a simulated off-field landing from the approach without reference to the altimeter
  • Perform an accuracy landing from the approach, touching down and coming to a complete stop within an area no greater than 500 feet in length.

Further Reading

• Soaring Society of America's "ABC Bronze Training Program"