FAA-S-8081-221-17 S. TASK: DOWNWIND LANDING NOTE: This TASK may be evaluated orally at the discretion of the examiner.
REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to downwind landings, including safety related factors.
2. Adjusts flaps, spoilers, or dive brakes, as appropriate.
3. Maintains recommended approach airspeed, ±5 knots.
4. Uses proper downwind landing procedures.
5. Maintains proper directional control during touchdown and rollout.
6. Applies brake smoothly to bring glider to a stop.
FAA-S-8081-22 1-18 V. AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE AIRSPEEDS A. TASK: MINIMUM SINK AIRSPEED REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to aerodynamic factors and use of minimum sink airspeed.
2. Determines the minimum sink airspeed for a given situation and maintains the selected speed, ±5 knots.
B. TASK: SPEED-TO-FLY REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to speed-to-fly, and its uses.
2. Determines the speed-to-fly for a given situation and maintains the speed, ±5 knots.
FAA-S-8081-221-19 VI. AREA OF OPERATION: SOARING TECHNIQUES NOTE: Due to varying geographical locations and atmospheric conditions, the applicant may be asked to demonstrate at least one of the following soaring TASKS most appropriate for the particular location and existing conditions.
If conditions do not permit a demonstration of soaring skills, applicants will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the various types of soaring through oral testing.
A. TASK: THERMAL SOARING REFERENCE: Soaring Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to thermal soaring.
2. Recognizes the indications of, and the presence of, a thermal.
3. Analyzes the thermal structure and determines the direction to turn to remain within the thermal.
4. Exhibits coordinated control and planning when entering and maneuvering to remain within the thermal.
5. Applies correct techniques to re-enter the thermal, if lift is lost.
6. Remains oriented to ground references, wind, and other aircraft.
7. Maintains proper airspeeds in and between thermals.
B. TASK: RIDGE AND SLOPE SOARING REFERENCE: Soaring Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to ridge and slope soaring.
2. Recognizes terrain features and wind conditions which create orographic lift.
3. Enters the area of lift properly.
4. Estimates height and maintains a safe distance from the terrain.
5. Exhibits smooth, coordinated control, and planning to remain within the area of lift.
6. Uses correct technique to re-enter the area of lift, if lift is lost.
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7. Remains oriented to ground references, wind, and other aircraft.
8. Uses proper procedures and techniques when crossing ridges.
9. Maintains proper airspeeds.
C. TASK: WAVE SOARING REFERENCE: Soaring Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to wave soaring.
2. Locates and enters the area of lift.
3. Exhibits smooth, coordinated control, and planning to remain within the area of lift.
4. Uses correct technique to re-enter the area of lift, if lift is lost.
5. Remains oriented to ground references, wind, and other aircraft.
6. Recognizes and avoids areas of possible extreme turbulence.
7. Maintains proper airspeeds.
8. Coordinates with ATC, as appropriate.
FAA-S-8081-221-21 VII. AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE
MANEUVERS
A. TASK: STRAIGHT GLIDES REFERENCE: Soaring Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to straight glides, including the relationship of pitch attitude and airspeed.
2. Tracks toward a prominent landmark at a specified airspeed.
3. Demonstrates the effect of flaps, spoilers, or dive brakes, if equipped, in relation to pitch attitude and airspeed.
4. Exhibits smooth, coordinated control, and planning.
5. Maintains the specified heading, ±10°, and the specified airspeed, ±10 knots.
B. TASK: TURNS TO HEADINGS REFERENCE: Soaring Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to turns to headings, including the relationship of pitch attitude, bank angle, and airspeed.
2. Enters and maintains an appropriate rate of turn with smooth, proper, and coordinated control applications.
3. Maintains the desired airspeed, ±10 knots, and rolls out on the specified heading, ±10°.
C. TASK: STEEP TURNS REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to steep turns, including load factor, effect on stall speed, and overbanking tendency.
2. Establishes the recommended entry airspeed.
3. Enters a turn maintaining a bank angle of 45°/ ±5°, with smooth and coordinated control applications.
4. Maintains desired airspeed, ±10 knots.
5. Recovers with smooth and coordinated control application within 10° of the desired heading.
FAA-S-8081-22 1-22 VIII.AREA OF OPERATION: NAVIGATION NOTE: The applicant’s knowledge of this AREA OF OPERATION will be evaluated through oral testing.
A. TASK: FLIGHT PREPARATION AND PLANNING REFERENCES: AC 61-23; AIM, Soaring Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to flight preparations and planning.
2. Selects and uses current and appropriate aeronautical charts.
3. Plots a course and selects prominent en route checkpoints.
4. Constructs a flight profile to determine minimum flight altitude at go-ahead points.
5. Explains method of using lift sources and speeds effectively within and between lift sources.
6. Selects available landing area.
7. Describes coordination procedures with air traffic control, as appropriate.
B. TASK: NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the National Airspace System by explaining:
1. Basic VFR weather minimums for all classes of airspace.
2. Airspace classes and their dimensions, pilot certification, and glider equipment requirements for the following—
a. Class A.
b. Class B.
c. Class C.
d. Class D.
e. Class E.
f. Class G.
3. Special use airspace and other airspace areas.
FAA-S-8081-221-23 IX. AREA OF OPERATION: SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS A. TASK: MANEUVERING AT MINIMUM CONTROL
AIRSPEED REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to maneuvering at minimum control airspeed, including flight characteristics and controllability.
2. Establishes and maintains the airspeed at which any further increase in angle of attack or change in configurations would result in a stall in straight or turning flight in various configurations and bank angles.
3. Adjusts the airspeed to avoid stalls in turbulent air or as bank is increased.
4. Applies control inputs in a smooth and coordinated manner.
5. Uses proper procedures to avoid stalls when raising a lowered wing.
6. Maintains heading, ±10°, during straight flight, and the desired bank angle, ±10°, during turns.
B. TASK: STALL RECOGNITION AND RECOVERY REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to stall recognition and recovery, including the aerodynamic factors and flight situations that may result in stalls, and the hazards of stalling during uncoordinated flight.
2. Selects an entry altitude that will allow the maneuver to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet AGL.
3. Establishes and maintains a pitch attitude that will result in a stall during both straight and turning flight with and without flaps, spoilers, or dive brakes, as appropriate.
4. Maintains a specified bank angle of up to 15° of bank, ±10°, during turns.
5. Recovers at the stall.
6. Uses smooth and coordinated control applications throughout the maneuver.
FAA-S-8081-22 1-24 X. AREA OF OPERATION: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS NOTE: These TASKS are knowledge only.
A. TASK: SIMULATED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a simulated off-airport landing, including selection of a suitable landing area and the procedures used to accomplish an off-airport landing.
B. TASK: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits 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-8081-221-25 XI. AREA OF OPERATION: POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES TASK: AFTER-LANDING AND SECURING REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to after-landing and securing procedures, including local and ATC operations, ramp safety, parking hand signals, shutdown (if appropriate), securing, and postflight inspection.
2. Selects a suitable parking area while considering wind and safety of nearby persons and property.
3. Taxies to parking area and performs e ngine shutdown, if applicable.
4. Services the glider, if applicable.
5. Secures the glider properly.
6. Performs a satisfactory postflight inspection.
7. Completes the prescribed checklist.