Lesson 1d - Cockpit Familiarization

Lesson Objective

The instructor will teach the components of the cockpit, instruments and seating.

Regulatory Requirement

None

Content

• Use of Instruments
• Seating positioning
• Use of seatbelt harnesses
• Use of air vents
• Adjustment of rudder pedals
• Electrical "Master" switch
• Second Electrical "Master" switch for the transponder (ASK-21)
• Radio control
• Audio variometer
• Transponder

Completion Standards

When complete, the student will:

• Understand and explain all of the equipment above

Prerequisite Study

• Glider Flying Handbook (2013), Chapter 4; pages 4-1 through 4-18
• ASK-21 Flight Manuals
• SSC Cockpit Cards
• Transponder manual