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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 7a - Downwind Landing</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>Optimally, gliders will land into the wind. Occasionally, the glider must be landed with a tailwind. This lesson plan covers the issues related to a downwind landing. On downwind approaches, a shallower approach angle should be used, depending on obstacles in the approach path. Use the spoilers/dive brakes and perhaps a forward slip as necessary to achieve the desired glide path.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li><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)(16)</a></li>
<li>Private Pilot Practical Test Standard IV(S)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Uses shallower approach path than normal</li>
<li>Uses spoilers and slips as necessary to attain desired glide path</li>
<li>Judges angles and descent rates correctly</li>
<li>Corrects for increased ground speed and loss of control effectiveness at higher ground speeds. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>The student must be able to perform:</p>
<ul>
<li>a satisfactory downwind landing.</li>
<li>maintains positive control of the glider on landing and roll-out.</li>
<li>judges angles correctly, and uses brakes or slip as appropriate</li>
</ul>
<p>The student must be able to explain:</p>
<ul>
<li>effect of a downwind landing on the glide ratio</li>
<li>effect of a downwind landing on the loss of controls at higher ground speeds</li>
<li>hazards of landing in excessive tail winds.</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 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>, Page 7-27 "Downwind Landing"</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_ch08.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 8</a>, Page 8-12 "Tow failure above return to Runway Altitude"</li>
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<h2>New Content</h2>
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<h1>Lesson 7a - Downwind Landing</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>Optimally, gliders will land into the wind. Occasionally, the glider must be landed with a tailwind. This lesson plan covers the issues related to a downwind landing. On downwind approaches, a shallower approach angle should be used, depending on obstacles in the approach path. Use the spoilers/dive brakes and perhaps a forward slip as necessary to achieve the desired glide path.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li><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)(16)</a></li>
<li>Private Pilot Practical Test Standard IV(S)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Uses shallower approach path than normal</li>
<li>Uses spoilers and slips as necessary to attain desired glide path</li>
<li>Judges angles and descent rates correctly</li>
<li>Corrects for increased ground speed and loss of control effectiveness at higher ground speeds. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>The student must be able to perform:</p>
<ul>
<li>a satisfactory downwind landing.</li>
<li>maintains positive control of the glider on landing and roll-out.</li>
<li>judges angles correctly, and uses brakes or slip as appropriate</li>
</ul>
<p>The student must be able to explain:</p>
<ul>
<li>effect of a downwind landing on the glide ratio</li>
<li>effect of a downwind landing on the loss of controls at higher ground speeds</li>
<li>hazards of landing in excessive tail winds.</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 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>, Page 7-38, <em>"Downwind Landing"</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_8.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 8</a>, Page 8-6, <em>"Tow failure above Return to Runway Altitude"</em></li>
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