Dash 1
11-2SailplaneV3
Elite Ball Knowledge
461 Syllabus
PIT
100

Definition of a note, caution and warning

What is 

Note: procedure which is essential to emphasize 

Caution: procedure which could result in damage to equipment if not followed

Warning: procedure which could result in injury/death if not followed


100

The lengths of a dash and a space on the SPLA

What are

75' ; 50'

100

Highest position on tow to set up slack lines

What is:

No higher than the tow plane's horizontal stabilizer touching the top of his main wheels

100

The IQT 1XX SSRs

What are

1. Preflight/Postflight Procedures 

2. Inside Slackline 

3. Supervisor Sortie after 5th Sortie 

4. IP Demo of Hangaring Procedures

100

First responsibility of an instructor

What is: 

Execute syllabus correctly

200

The last warning in the Dash 1

What is 

"the decals can get very hot in high temperatures"?

200

The six documents that must be in Sailplane to fly it

What are

1.Weight and balance report

 2. Airworthiness Certificate 

3. Aircraft Registration 

4. AFTO 781F 

5. Flight crew checklist 

6. Unit developed pilot aid (In-Flight Guide)?

200

How many AT's may you fly per each occurrence of a break in training?

What is:

2

200

These four things can trigger a prog check

What are

1. Three consecutive U sorties 

2. Failed Phase Check 

3. Consecutive Ops Limits / Boldface failures 

4. Program manager directed ?

200

An inexperienced IP must complete these three maneuvers every 30 days for currency

What are

takeoff, landing, and spin-pre?

300

The wingspan, length, and wing area of the sailplane

What are 

59.06', 28.12', and 179.97ft2?

300

The five dual-only IQT maneuvers

What are

1. Intentional Inside Slackline 

2. Intentional Low Pattern 

3. Simulated Rope Break 

4. Intentional Spin / Spin prevent 

5. Intentional Spiral Dive?

300

At what G-load and airspeed will you call knock it off?

What is:

4Gs / 120 KIAS

300

A student receives this overall grade on MQT106 if they receive a "F" on landing for MQT105 and MQT106

What is

A "U" overall?

300

These are the four critical evaluation areas of a check ride

What are

Airmanship, Situational Awareness, Aircrew Discipline, and Safety of Flight?

400

The type of radio installed in the sailplane

What is 

a Becker AR-4201 VHF Transceiver

400

Where sailplanes must be 10min prior to a scheduled flyover

What is

On tow above 10,000 ft MSL west of the front range, or off tow above 12,500 ft MSL west of the front range?

400

May the yaw string be inoperative and the aircraft still able to fly? 

What is:

Yes (if the seat is unoccupied)

400

These three may approve a prof advance

Who are

94 FTS/CC, 94 FTS/DO, or the AM-461 PM?

400

According to the General Evaluation Criteria, a Q- is defined by this. (+/- _ feet, +/- __ KIAS, +/- __ degrees of desired heading)

What is

+/-200 feet, +/- 10 KIAS, maintains/rolls out +/- 30° of desired heading?

500

The eight canopy cautions

What are

1. Use caution when opening and closing the canopy.

 2. Use caution when opening the canopy in high winds. 

3. Install the canopy cover when operating in high temperatures. 

4. Keep the canopy closed and locked as often as possible. 

5. Guard the canopies when getting in and out of the sailplane. 

6. If the rear canopy cable is disconnected, the canopy will open completely and damage the strut. 

7. Ensure the canopy handle is in the full open position when closing the canopy. 8. Do not lift the canopy by the window.

500
The local flying area

What is

Palmer lake, south to rampart reservoir, south to the town of Cascade, southeast along Highway 24 to the intersection with 31st street, North to Glen Eyrie Reservoir, northeast to the intersection of South Rockrimmon Blvd and I-25, north along the railroad tracks, back to Palmer lake?

500

All Bailout Warnings

What are

1.Delaying bailout below 2000ft AGL greatly reduces chances of survivability 

2. Bail out on the left if the canopy doesn't separate from hinges

3. It is critical to push free of the aircraft

4.Bailout opposite the direction of a spin

5. If the aircraft is uncontrollable, get out any way possible

500

A student in pre-solo must first receive at least a "F" in these four areas before they may attempt an inside slackline recovery.

What are

GAC, aerotow, normal pattern, and landing?

500

The CTS for a Low Pattern

What is

a. Arrive over the entry point at extended base entry altitude (+/- 100 ft) AGL.

 b. Maneuver as required on base and turn final to accomplish a safe pattern and landing. 

c. Roll out on final no lower than 200 feet AGL. 

d. Maintain pattern airspeed (–0, +5 knots) using the pitch of the aircraft. Use air brakes to maintain a desired glidepath. 

e. Use sufficient control inputs to maintain ground track and aim point on final?