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Training Syllabus content has been updated:
<h2>Update By:</h2>
Noss, John
<h2>Description of Changes</h2>
<h2>Old Content</h2>
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<h1>Lesson 2a - Pre-Takeoff Checklist</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>During this lesson, the student/candidate will learn the procedures for a successful pre-takeoff checklist, including the importance of each item on the checklist.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pre-solo pilot: <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=80cb350ebfe5217be4fc51b8be4ae09f&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§61.87(i)(1)</a></li>
<li>Private Pilot Test Candidate <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PTS</a> IV-A</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>The importance of a Pre-Takeoff Checklist</li>
<li>The difference between a "Check" list and "To Do" list</li>
<li>A BB CCCCC DDD E, expanded club standard</li>
<li>Alternate club standard CB SIFTT CB WET</li>
<li>Use of seatbelts and seat harnesses</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>The student must be able to perform either of the club standard checklists (at the student's preference) without prompting from the instructor</p>
<p>The student must be able to explain:</p>
<ul>
<li>the importance of a pre-takeoff checklist</li>
<li>each of the items on the checklist, in order</li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr& %20amp;sid=50eab546d8bc6680ee225fe7c025c95e&rgn=div8&view=text& %20;node=14:2.0.1.3.10.2.4.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR §91.107</a> Use of safety belts , shoulder harnesses, and child restraint systems.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Flying Handbook (2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_ch06.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 6</a>, Figure 6-15, "Prelaunch Checklist" (which differ slightly from Skyline Soaring's checklists)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.skylinesoaring.org/documents/club-documents#h.2t8kl5o44adr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Skyline Soaring Club Cockpit Cards</a>, containing both commonly-used checklists<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
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<h2>New Content</h2>
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<h1>Lesson 2a - Pre-Takeoff Checklist</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>During this lesson, the student/candidate will learn the procedures for a successful pre-takeoff checklist, including the importance of each item on the checklist.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pre-solo pilot: <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=80cb350ebfe5217be4fc51b8be4ae09f&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§61.87(i)(1)</a></li>
<li>Private Pilot Test Candidate <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PTS</a> IV-A</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>The importance of a Pre-Takeoff Checklist</li>
<li>The difference between a "Check" list and "To Do" list</li>
<li>A BB CCCCC DDD E, expanded club standard</li>
<li>Alternate club standard CB SIFTT CB WET</li>
<li>Use of seatbelts and seat harnesses</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>The student must be able to perform either of the club standard checklists (at the student's preference) without prompting from the instructor</p>
<p>The student must be able to explain:</p>
<ul>
<li>the importance of a pre-takeoff checklist</li>
<li>each of the items on the checklist, in order</li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr& %20amp;sid=50eab546d8bc6680ee225fe7c025c95e&rgn=div8&view=text& %20;node=14:2.0.1.3.10.2.4.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR §91.107</a> Use of safety belts , shoulder harnesses, and child restraint systems.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Flying Handbook (2024)</a>, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_chapter_6.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 6</a>, Figure 6-17, "Prelaunch Checklist" (which differ slightly from Skyline Soaring's checklists)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.skylinesoaring.org/documents/club-documents#h.2t8kl5o44adr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Skyline Soaring Club Cockpit Cards</a>, containing both commonly-used checklists<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
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