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Training Syllabus content has been updated:
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Noss, John
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<h1>Lesson 5c - Wave</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>Wave Soaring is not common throughout the United States, especially in the flatlands of the midwest and southeast. However rare wave lift may be for some regions, Skyline Soaring is blessed with 20 to 30 flyable days with wave lift every year. However, since we operate only on weekends and occasional weekdays, the total number of days we can use this lift is reduced. During this lesson plan, the student will learn the basics of wave formation, techniques of soaring in wave, and the hazards associated with rotor turbulence and the extreme sink of the lee side of the wave.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pre-Solo</strong>: <em>None</em></li>
<li><strong>Private Pilot Candidate: </strong><a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PTS</a> VI-C, C1(j)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Wave Soaring Techniques</li>
<li>Wave lift formation</li>
<li>Oxygen systems</li>
<li>Hypothermia</li>
<li>Hypoxia</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p><strong>Practical Test Standards: </strong> </p>
<p>Objective. To determine that the applicant:</p>
<ol>
<li>Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to wave soaring.</li>
<li>Locates and enters the area of lift.</li>
<li>Exhibits smooth, coordinated control, and planning to remain within the area of lift.</li>
<li>Uses correct technique to re-enter the area of lift, if lift is lost.</li>
<li>Remains oriented to ground references, wind, and other aircraft.</li>
<li>Recognizes and avoids areas of possible extreme turbulence.</li>
<li>Maintains proper airspeeds.</li>
<li>Coordinates with ATC, as appropriate.</li>
</ol>
<p> The student must be able to explain</p>
<ul>
<li>Mechanics of lee-wave formation</li>
<li>Meteorological conditions that produce wave lift</li>
<li>Hazards of wave flying</li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=ced63a1af0d60acd40445ff825aaa97a&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.10.3.7.6&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§91.211</a> Supplemental oxygen.</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_ch09.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 9</a>, page 9-16 "Wave Soaring Weather"</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_ch10.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 10</a>, Page 10-16 "Wave Soaring"</li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_waves" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia article on Lee Waves</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenticular_cloud" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia article on Lenticular Clouds</a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foehn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia article on Föhn Winds</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/wellenfliegen-e.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Potential Dangers in Wave Soaring</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Further Reading</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Practical Wave Flying</strong>, Mark Palmer -- <a href="http://bobwander.com/cgi/generate1.cgi?action=adinfo&rec=40&field=adinfo&sessionid=sid3202007101415&searchwhat=mentor&searchclass=k&searchtype=&term=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">available on-line</a> or through the club for purchase</li>
<li><strong>SKYLINES, </strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MI5OaH8klboY3gEZe7--QhWKfIklS8eN/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 2009</a> , written by George Hazelrigg. </li>
<li><a title="http://www.meted.ucar.edu/mesoprim/mtnwave/" href="http://www.meted.ucar.edu/mesoprim/mtnwave/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.meted.ucar.edu/<wbr />mesoprim/mtnwave/</a> COMET program -- a good course for learning more about downslope wave meteorology</li>
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<h2>New Content</h2>
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<h1>Lesson 5c - Wave</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>Wave Soaring is not common throughout the United States, especially in the flatlands of the midwest and southeast. However rare wave lift may be for some regions, Skyline Soaring is blessed with 20 to 30 flyable days with wave lift every year. However, since we operate only on weekends and occasional weekdays, the total number of days we can use this lift is reduced. During this lesson plan, the student will learn the basics of wave formation, techniques of soaring in wave, and the hazards associated with rotor turbulence and the extreme sink of the lee side of the wave.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pre-Solo</strong>: <em>None</em></li>
<li><strong>Private Pilot Candidate: </strong><a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PTS</a> VI-C, C1(j)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Wave Soaring Techniques</li>
<li>Wave lift formation</li>
<li>Oxygen systems</li>
<li>Hypothermia</li>
<li>Hypoxia</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p><strong>Practical Test Standards: </strong> </p>
<p>Objective. To determine that the applicant:</p>
<ol>
<li>Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to wave soaring.</li>
<li>Locates and enters the area of lift.</li>
<li>Exhibits smooth, coordinated control, and planning to remain within the area of lift.</li>
<li>Uses correct technique to re-enter the area of lift, if lift is lost.</li>
<li>Remains oriented to ground references, wind, and other aircraft.</li>
<li>Recognizes and avoids areas of possible extreme turbulence.</li>
<li>Maintains proper airspeeds.</li>
<li>Coordinates with ATC, as appropriate.</li>
</ol>
<p> The student must be able to explain</p>
<ul>
<li>Mechanics of lee-wave formation</li>
<li>Meteorological conditions that produce wave lift</li>
<li>Hazards of wave flying</li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=ced63a1af0d60acd40445ff825aaa97a&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.10.3.7.6&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§91.211</a> Supplemental oxygen.</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_9.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 9</a>, page 9-18 through 9-22, <em>"Mountain Waves"</em></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_10.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 10</a>, Page 10-21 through 10-28, <em>"Wave Soaring"</em></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_waves" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia article on Lee Waves</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenticular_cloud" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia article on Lenticular Clouds</a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foehn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wikipedia article on Föhn Winds</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/wellenfliegen-e.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Potential Dangers in Wave Soaring</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Further Reading</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Practical Wave Flying</strong>, Mark Palmer -- <a href="http://bobwander.com/cgi/generate1.cgi?action=adinfo&rec=40&field=adinfo&sessionid=sid3202007101415&searchwhat=mentor&searchclass=k&searchtype=&term=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">available on-line</a> or through the club for purchase</li>
<li><strong>SKYLINES, </strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MI5OaH8klboY3gEZe7--QhWKfIklS8eN/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 2009</a> , written by George Hazelrigg. </li>
<li><a title="http://www.meted.ucar.edu/mesoprim/mtnwave/" href="http://www.meted.ucar.edu/mesoprim/mtnwave/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.meted.ucar.edu/<wbr />mesoprim/mtnwave/</a> COMET program -- a good course for learning more about downslope wave meteorology</li>
</ul>
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