Basic Principles of Airmanship Gliding
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Basic Principles of AirmanshipGliding
Objectives
• Know the 2 types of glider used by the ATC• Describe 2 methods of launch• Know the stages of ATC gliding training• Name the local Volunteer Gliding Schools• Understand the principles of soaring• Understand the effects of the controls
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Viking - A Conventional Glider
Tandem seats
Cadet sits in front
Viking – Safety Briefing Video
Winch Launch
Cable Release
Winch
Winch vehicle
Retrievalvehicle
Launchcontrol
Viking
Attach outermost cable to glider
Launch Caravan
Aero Tow
Aero Tow only used at ACCGS
Viking – Instrument panel
Air-brakes
Vertical Speed Indicator
Why is this important in a glider?
Thermal
Sunlight heats ground
Ground warms air
Warm air rises
Wind
Concrete area of airfield
Warm air rising(thermals)
Cumulus cloud formed by rising
area
Sun’s Rays
Cold air sinking
Forming thermals
Using Up-Currents on Hills
High ground forces moving air upwards
Area of best lift
Cross Country Gliding
Hopping from one thermal to another
Cross Country Gliding
Cross Country Gliding
Vigilant – A self-launch glider
2 seats side by sideSelf Launch (motor)
Vigilant – Safety Briefing Video
Aircraft axes
PITCH
Lateral Axis
ROLL
Longitudinal Axis
YAW
Vertical Axis
Elevator
Controlcolumnforward
Elevatormovesdown
Nosepitches down
And continues to do so until thecontrol column is placed
in a neutral position
Airspeed willincrease
• Control column back• Elevator moves up• Nose pitches up• Speed will decrease
Summary
Ailerons
Control column right
Right aileron up
Left aileron down
Aircraft rolls right
And continues to do so until thecontrol column is placed
in the neutral position
• Control column left• Left aileron up• Right aileron down• Aircraft rolls left
Summary
Rudder
Right footforward
Rudder movesright
Aircraft yawsright
You will wear a parachute
Getting strapped in
Ready for Take Off!
Gliding Opportunities –
Horizons Unlimited Video
Progressive Gliding Training
Gliding Induction Course
You are eligible now
Gliding Scholarship
From 16 years old
AGT Advanced Gliding Training
Cadet Gliding Wings
Gliding Scholarship
GS Wings (blue)
Gliding Scholarship Solo
GS Solo Wings (silver)
Advanced Glider Training
AGT Wings (gold)
Solo Completed!
Gliding Instructor(Grade 1/C Category Pilot)
Senior Gliding Instructor(A & B Category Instructor)
Gliding Instructor Badges
Volunteer Gliding Squadrons
DID YOU KNOW…….?
The biggest glider of them all!
QUESTIONS?
Objectives
• Know the 2 types of glider used by the ATC• Describe 2 methods of launch• Know the stages of ATC gliding training• Name the local Volunteer Gliding Schools• Understand the principles of soaring• Understand the effects of the controls
Knowledge Check
• Name the 2 types of ATC glider• How is the Viking glider launched?• What is the main difference between the Viking
and Vigilant?• What is a thermal?• How does a glider pilot use thermals?• Where is your local VGS?
Knowledge Check
• What is GIC?• At what age can you apply for a Gliding
Scholarship?• What happens to the elevators if you move
the control column forwards?
Elevatormovesdown
Nosepitches down
And continues to do so until thecontrol column is placed
in a neutral position
Airspeed willincrease
What happens when you move the Control Column to the right?
Right aileron up
Left aileron down
Aircraft rolls right
And continues to do so until thecontrol column is placed
in the neutral position
Knowledge Check
• What do these badges represent?