| Lesson |
Phase |
FAR Requirement |
PTS Area |
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Before We Fly |
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| 1a |
Preflight Planning / Overview |
61.87(i)(1) |
I |
| 1b |
Aeromedical Factors Discussion |
61.53(b) |
I(E) |
| 1c |
Use of Controls |
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| 1d |
Cockpit Familiarization |
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| 1e |
Positive Control Check |
61.87(i)(1) |
II(C) |
| 1f |
Release Mechanisms |
61.87(i)(1) |
II(C) |
| 1g |
Ground Handling – Hangar |
61.87(i)(2) |
II(B) |
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First Flights |
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| 2a |
Pre Takeoff Checklist |
61.87(i)(1) |
IV(A) |
| 2b |
Attitude Flying & Scanning |
61.87(i)(6) |
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| 2c |
Glider Daily Inspection |
61.87(i)(1) |
I, II(C) |
| 2d |
Airport Procedures |
61.87(i)(5) |
III(A,B,C) |
| 2e |
Cockpit Management |
|
II(D) |
| 2f |
Aerotow Release |
61.87(i)(11) |
IV(F) |
| 2g |
Visual Signals |
61.87(i)(11) |
II(E) |
| 2h |
Normal Takeoff |
61.87(i)(3) |
IV(B) |
| 2i |
Normal Aerotow |
61.87(i)(12) |
IV(C) |
| 2j |
Straight Glide |
61.87(i)(4), (15) |
VII(A) |
| 2k |
Shallow, Medium, Steep Turns |
61.87(i)(4),(15) |
VII(C) |
| 2l |
Normal Landing |
61.87(i)(16) |
IV(Q) |
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Core Flights |
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|
| 3a |
Hi-Low Tow Transition |
61.87(i)(12) |
IV(C) |
| 3b |
Before-landing Checklist |
61.87(i)(16) |
IV(Q)(8) |
| 3c |
Traffic Pattern |
61.87(i)(10,16) |
IIIB & IV(Q) |
| 3d |
Minimum Controllable Airspeed |
61.87(i)(8) |
V(A), IX(A) |
| 3e |
Turns to Heading |
|
VII(B) |
| 3f |
Forward Stall, with and without airbrakes |
61.87(i)(14) |
IX(B) |
| 3g |
Turning Stall, with and without airbrakes |
61.87(i)(14) |
IX(B) |
| 3h |
Spirals, Descents |
61.87(i)(15) |
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Advanced Skills & Knowledge |
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| 4a |
Windshear & Wake Turbulence Avoidance |
61.87(i)(6) |
IV(G) |
| 4b |
Radio Procedures |
|
III(A) |
| 4c |
Minimum Sink |
61.87(i)(8) |
V(A) |
| 4d |
Slips: Forward, Side, Turning |
61.87(i)(7) |
IV(R) |
| 4e |
Best L/D; Speed-to-fly |
61.87(i)(8) |
V(B) |
| 4f |
Boxing the Wake |
61.87(i)(12) |
IV(E) |
| 4g |
Crosswind Takeoff |
61.87(i)(3) |
IV(B) |
| 4h |
Crosswind Landing |
61.87(i)(16) |
IV(Q) |
| 4i |
Unassisted Takeoff |
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|
| 4j |
Covered Instrument Landings |
61.87(i)(9) |
X(A) |
| 4k |
Precision Landings and Stops |
61.87(i)(16) |
X(A) |
| 4l |
Slips to Landing |
61.87(i)(17) |
IV(R) |
| 4m |
Spins |
SCOH |
IX |
| 4n |
Airspace |
61.87(b)(ii) |
VIII(B) |
| 4o |
Principles of Flight |
61.87(b)(iii) |
V, VII, IX |
| 4p |
Navigation |
|
VIII |
| 4q |
Regulations |
61.87(b) |
I |
| 4r |
Emergency Equipment |
|
X |
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Soaring Techniques |
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|
| 5a |
Thermal |
61.87(i)(18) |
VI(A) |
| 5b |
Ridge |
|
VI(B) |
| 5c |
Wave |
|
VI(C) |
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Unusual Attitudes and Emergencies |
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| 6a |
Slack Line |
61.87(i)(9),(19) |
IV(D) |
| 6b |
Aerotow Emergency Procedures |
61.87(i)(9),(19) |
IV(G) |
| 6c |
Maneuvering Speed |
61.87(i)(8) |
V |
| 6d |
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed |
61.87(i)(8) |
V |
| 6e |
Never-exceed Speed |
61.87(i)(8) |
V |
| 6f |
Rope Breaks |
61.87(i)(9),(19) |
IV(G) |
| 6g |
Pilot-Induced Oscillations |
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Finishing Touches |
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|
| 7a |
Downwind Landing |
61.87(i)(16) |
IV(S) |
| 7b |
Taxiing and Clearing Runway |
61.87(i)(2) |
XI |
| 7c |
Assembly |
61.87(i)(13) |
II(A) |
| 7d |
Postflight Inspection |
|
XI(A) |
| 7e |
Disassembly |
61.87(i)(13) |
XI(A) |
| 7f |
Pre-Solo Written Test |
61.87(b) |
|
| 7g |
Checkride Rating Endorsement |
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Solo and Badges |
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|
| 8a |
First Solo and the A Badge |
|
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| 8b |
B Badge |
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| 8c |
C Badge |
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| 8d |
Bronze Badge |
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| 8e |
Silver Badge |
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Continuing Training |
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| 9a |
Spring Field Check |
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| 9b |
Flight Review |
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