Lesson 1g - Glider Ground Handling -- Hangar to Flightline

Lesson Objective

The instructor will teach the student/candidate the proper procedure of extracting the aircraft from the hangar, and bringing the aircraft to the flight line

Regulatory Requirement

• Pre-solo pilot: §61.87(i)(2)
• Private Pilot Test Candidate PTS II-B

Content

• Opening of the Hangar doors
• Extraction from the dolly
• Towing behind the towcar, including communication with tow car driver
• Appropriate number of ground personnel
• Appropriate method of turning the glider around turns

Completion Standards

The student must be able to perform:

• safe extraction of the aircraft from the hangar
• proper use of the dolly
• safe transit of the glider from the hangar to the flightline

The student must be able to explain:

• the appropriate use of hangar doors
• the appropriate locations to grasp the aircraft
• the hazards of handling the canopy

Prerequisite Study

• Glider Flying Handbook (2024), Chapter 6, page 6-3

Recommended Study

• Soaring Safety Foundation Wingrunner Course