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Training Syllabus content has been updated:
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Noss, John
<h2>Description of Changes</h2>
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<h1>Lesson 2h - Normal Takeoff</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>The student will learn the procedures and skills necessary for a takeoff on aerotow. This includes the initial rollout to the beginning of the climb-out.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Student Pilot: <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=389e6e836f725e72e90b07fe197b2326&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§61.87(i)(3)</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> Area of Operation IV(B)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Beginning of the takeoff roll</li>
<li>Glider airborne, towplane on ground</li>
<li>Initial towplane climbout</li>
</ul>
<h2>Video Example</h2>
<p>Here is an illustration of a normal takeoff, a high-definition video running 1:26. No two takeoffs will look exactly alike, but this will give you an idea of the view from the cockpit if you've never seen one: <a href="http://youtu.be/H_LV2fLAy0s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Takeoff</a> .</p>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>When complete, the student will:</p>
<p><em>Before the glider takes off:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>avoid dragging a wingtip on the ground</li>
<li>maintain directional yaw control on roll-out</li>
<li>prevent the glider from ballooning on takeoff</li>
<li>allow the glider to take off on its own</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Before the towplane takes off, and after the glider is airborne:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>maintains proper ground track by crabbing</li>
<li>maintain appropriate position above the ground while the towplane is still on the ground</li>
</ul>
<p><em>After the towplane is airborne:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>establish appropriate position on tow once the towplane is airborne.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Other factors to safe take-off</em></p>
<ul>
<li>explain the relationship between temperature and takeoff performance</li>
<li>explain the hazards of ballooning.</li>
<li>explain the go/no-go point to continue the aerotow while the towplane is still on the take-off roll</li>
<li>explain the hazards of takeoff performance on high density altitude days.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Fying Handbook (2013)</a> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_ch05.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 5</a>, pages 5-2 through 5-7; <em>Factors Affecting Performance</em></li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Fying Handbook (2013)</a> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_ch07.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 7</a>, pages 7-2 through 7-5; <em>Takeoff Procedures and Techniques</em><u><br /></u></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cpqFzhM9dY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kiting youtube video</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>New Content</h2>
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<h1>Lesson 2h - Normal Takeoff</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>The student will learn the procedures and skills necessary for a takeoff on aerotow. This includes the initial rollout to the beginning of the climb-out.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Student Pilot: <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=389e6e836f725e72e90b07fe197b2326&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§61.87(i)(3)</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> Area of Operation IV(B)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Beginning of the takeoff roll</li>
<li>Glider airborne, towplane on ground</li>
<li>Initial towplane climbout</li>
</ul>
<h2>Video Example</h2>
<p>Here is an illustration of a normal takeoff, a high-definition video running 1:26. No two takeoffs will look exactly alike, but this will give you an idea of the view from the cockpit if you've never seen one: <a href="http://youtu.be/H_LV2fLAy0s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Takeoff</a> .</p>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>When complete, the student will:</p>
<p><em>Before the glider takes off:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>avoid dragging a wingtip on the ground</li>
<li>maintain directional yaw control on roll-out</li>
<li>prevent the glider from ballooning on takeoff</li>
<li>allow the glider to take off on its own</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Before the towplane takes off, and after the glider is airborne:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>maintains proper ground track by crabbing</li>
<li>maintain appropriate position above the ground while the towplane is still on the ground</li>
</ul>
<p><em>After the towplane is airborne:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>establish appropriate position on tow once the towplane is airborne.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Other factors to safe take-off</em></p>
<ul>
<li>explain the relationship between temperature and takeoff performance</li>
<li>explain the hazards of ballooning.</li>
<li>explain the go/no-go point to continue the aerotow while the towplane is still on the take-off roll</li>
<li>explain the hazards of takeoff performance on high density altitude days.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Fying Handbook (2024)</a> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_chapter_5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 5</a>, pages 5-1 through 5-9; <em>Performance Factors</em></li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Fying Handbook (2013)</a> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_chapter_7pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 7</a>, pages 7-3 through 7-7; <em>Takeoff Procedures and Techniques</em><u><br /></u></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cpqFzhM9dY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kiting youtube video</a></li>
</ul>
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