Safety
Max bank in the pattern?
45 degrees
What is the 'L' in the before takeoff checklist?
'Lookout'
A 180 degree turn may be accomplished after how much altitude is achieved
150 feet
As opposed to the normal release handle, the emergency release handle is ____ in color and located on the ____ side of the canopy
Red -- right
Pilots must be established on final No Lower than
200 feet AGL
What is Max L/D and when is it flown?
61 dual / 54 solo. Flown when you are low on altitude and need to get to the airfield
How do you calculate pattern airspeed in the before landing check?
54 KIAS + 1/2 max headwind component
A NORAD (radio out) sailplane should do what when entering the downwind?
Rock their wings
Stalls will not be performed below ____ AGL
1500 feet AGL
The No Transgression zone ground boundaries are the
Northern entry point, NCO club, stables, and Southern entry point
How far away must an initial solo stud land from other sailplanes / obstacles? (Lateral clearance)
100 ft seperation
What MUST be verbalized in the before landing check?
"Straps - Secure"
In any emergency, the pilot must:
MATL or ANC
An initial solo student soloing on glider 2022 will have what callsign
Flash 22
The compass is only reliable in
SLUF
What are the Aerobatic G limits at Vne
+7.0 / -5.0
What is the technique (not required) checklist to run before releasing from tow in the area. Must say what each item stands for.
Area - in the correct sailplane area
Lift - not in sink
Position - good tow position
Clear - low left, high level right
SPIN BOLDFACE
AILERONS
RUDDER
STICK
CONTROLS
The radio frequency to contact SkyTrain is
127.15
The three points of the 7,800 ft circle of safety are the
Red roofs, Pine Valley baseball fields, Falcon stadium
What is considered 'Severe Sink' and what do you do?
10 or more down on the VSI -- Increase speed to 70 knots and fly towards the airfield
Which items on the before takeoff checklist are challenge and response (must be repeated)?
Ballast, Straps, Canopies, Airbrakes
A towplane rocking his wings indicates the glider should
Release immediately
The Airbrake G-Limits are
+3.5/0
The stall speed at 45 degrees bank with airbrakes extended is
51.3 KIAS