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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 2j - Straight Glide</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>The candidate must be able to fly the glider on a specified heading, and continually maintain that heading, at a desired airspeed of the instructor's choosing. The candidate must do so with smooth control inputs, so that the glider is in constant coordinated flight.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pre-solo: 14 CFR <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)(4), (15)</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 VII(A)</li>
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<h2>Content</h2>
<p><em>The student will learn the elements of straight flight, which includes:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>relationship of attitude to airspeed</li>
<li>the skill of tracking toward a landmark or heading at the instructor's choosing.</li>
<li>the skill of maintaining wings level without inadvertent yawing motions</li>
<li>the ability to adjust to atmospheric disturbances.</li>
<li>maintaining a specific heading and airspeed.</li>
<li>the selection of the appropriate amount of crab to counteract any winds aloft.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>When complete, the student will:</p>
<ul>
<li>exhibit knowledge of the elements related to straight glides, including the relationship of pitch attitude and airspeed.</li>
<li>track toward a prominent landmark at a specified airspeed.</li>
<li>demonstrate the effect of flaps, spoilers, or dive brakes, if equipped, in relation to pitch attitude and airspeed.</li>
<li>exhibit smooth, coordinated control, and planning.</li>
<li>maintain the specified heading, +/-10 degrees, and the specified airspeed, +/-10 knots</li>
<li>when tracking to a point, select the appropriate amount of crab in crosswinds</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> The criteria for evaluation in this section are taken directly from the <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots">PTS</a>.</p>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<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_ch07.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 7</a>, <em>Straight Glides</em>, page 7-27.</li>
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<h2>New Content</h2>
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<h1>Lesson 2j - Straight Glide</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>The candidate must be able to fly the glider on a specified heading, and continually maintain that heading, at a desired airspeed of the instructor's choosing. The candidate must do so with smooth control inputs, so that the glider is in constant coordinated flight.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pre-solo: 14 CFR <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)(4), (15)</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 VII(A)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<p><em>The student will learn the elements of straight flight, which includes:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>relationship of attitude to airspeed</li>
<li>the skill of tracking toward a landmark or heading at the instructor's choosing.</li>
<li>the skill of maintaining wings level without inadvertent yawing motions</li>
<li>the ability to adjust to atmospheric disturbances.</li>
<li>maintaining a specific heading and airspeed.</li>
<li>the selection of the appropriate amount of crab to counteract any winds aloft.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>When complete, the student will:</p>
<ul>
<li>exhibit knowledge of the elements related to straight glides, including the relationship of pitch attitude and airspeed.</li>
<li>track toward a prominent landmark at a specified airspeed.</li>
<li>demonstrate the effect of flaps, spoilers, or dive brakes, if equipped, in relation to pitch attitude and airspeed.</li>
<li>exhibit smooth, coordinated control, and planning.</li>
<li>maintain the specified heading, +/-10 degrees, and the specified airspeed, +/-10 knots</li>
<li>when tracking to a point, select the appropriate amount of crab in crosswinds</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> The criteria for evaluation in this section are taken directly from the <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots">PTS</a>.</p>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<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_7.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 7</a>, <em>Straight Glides</em>, page 7-41.</li>
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