AC 61-130

Historical

Advisory circular · Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Glider

Approved
July 19, 1999
Last reviewed
October 21, 2024
This change
Canceled by Memo signed by Joseph K. Tintera; dated 04/28/2005.
Family
AC 61-130 · 1 version
14 CFR parts
1, 23, 43, 61, 91

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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FAA-S-8081-8A 1-50 B. TASK: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR REFERENCES: FAA-S-8081-22, FAA-S-8081-23; Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.

Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to emergency equipment and survival gear, appropriate to the glider used for the practical test, by describing:

1. Location in the glider.

2. Method of operation or use.

3. Servicing and storage.

4. Inspection, fitting, and use of parachutes.

5. Equipment and gear appropriate for operation in various climates and over various types of terrain.

FAA-S-8081-8A1-51 XlV. AREA OF OPERATION: POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES TASK: AFTER-LANDING AND SECURING REFERENCES: AC 60-14; FAA-S-8081-22, FAA-S-8081-23; Glider Flight Manual.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to after-landing and securing by describing—

a. clearing of the runway/landing area.

b. taxi and engine shutdown procedures, as appropriate.

c. parking and securing procedure.

d. postflight inspection.

e. refueling, as appropriate.

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to after-landing and securing by describing—

a. hazards of failure to follow recommended procedures.

b. poor planning and judgment in the performance of afterlanding procedures.

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains after-landing and securing from an instructional standpoint.

4. Analyzes and corrects common errors related to after-landing and securing.