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This entry level reference tool has been split into its relevant
chapters for ease of use and download. Full bound copies are available from
the secretariat at any time and it is recommended for purchase to any new gliding
member. The document is currently under review to incorporate substantial
changes to early progress in gliding both pre and post solo with an emphasis
on effective soaring as a pre-cursor to cross country development even before
solo. The core theme is achievement of a glider pilots certificate.
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0 |
Introduction, contents |
190 Kb |
| Chapter 1 |
What is gliding - How do gliders get into the air?, Competitions, Records,
Government & gliding, |
760 Kb |
| Chapter 2 |
The Training Process - Pre-solo training and syllabus, post solo |
168 Kb |
| Chapter 3 |
Basic Theory - Lift, weight, wing loading, Drag, forward flight, stability
and control, primary effects of controls, secondary effects, ancillary
controls, Instruments, turning, stalling, incipient spin, full spin, self
test |
470 Kb |
| Chapter 4 |
Developing effective lookout - glider blind spots |
40 Kb |
| Chapter 5 |
Operating procedures - parking, securing, ground handling, launching,
launch signals, launch handling techniques, cross wind take offs, launch
emergencies, circuit pattern, modified circuits, Approach and landing,
Self test |
2.9 Mb |
| Chapter 6 |
Air legislation |
34 Kb |
| Chapter 7 |
Basic airworthiness - glider construction, flight loads and glider limitations,
placards, weight and balance, airworthiness documents, flutter, ground
handling, rigging and de-rigging, walk around inspections, daily inspection,
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407 Kb |
| Chapter 8 |
Basic Navigation |
2.9 Mb |
| Chapter 9 |
Basic Meteorology - Atmospheric stability and dry adiabatic lapse rate,
Dew point, saturated adiabatic lapse rate, pressure patterns, fronts,
hazardous weather, |
197 Kb |
| Chapter 10 |
Basic soaring techniques - Thermal soaring, hill soaring, Wave soaring |
130 Kb |
| Chapter 11 |
Physiological factors - weather, dehydration, sun protection, |
14 Kb |
| Chapter 12 |
Glossary of terms |
29 Kb |
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