Lesson 1e - Positive Control Check

Lesson Objective

The instructor will teach the procedure of the "Positive Control Check"

Regulatory Requirement

• Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): §61.87(i)(1)
• Private Pilot Test Candidate: PTS Area of Operation II(C)

Content

• Purpose of the positive control check
• Relation to aircraft assembly
• Aileron check
• Spoiler check
• Elevator check
• Rudder check

Completion Standards

When complete, the student will be able to demonstrate a satisfactory positive control check

Prerequisite Study

• Glider Flying Handbook (2013), Chapter 6 and Appendix A
• SSC Cockpit Cards
• Soaring Safety Foundation's Wing-Runner Course "Positive Control Check"