14. Maneuvers

Question 1

During a ground launch, how is the airspeed of the glider increased?

Answer 1

Raise the nose

Question 2

An indication that a towed glider has begun a turn too soon is?

Answer 2

Tow plane’s nose is pulled to the outside of the turn

Question 3

How are forward slips normally performed

Answer 3

With dive brakes fully open.
Roll in one directions and use opposite rudder.
Descends without increasing airspeed

Question 4

When preparing for a tow with a strong crosswind where should the glider be positioned?

Answer 4

On the downwind side of the tow plane pointing into the wind
“Obliquely to the line of TO on the downwind side of the tow plane.

Question 5

At what point during an auto tow should the glider establish max pitch

Answer 5

AT 200 AGL

Question 6

How should the flight controls be held when taxiing a tailwheel into a right quartering headwind?

Answer 6

Right aileron up - stick right
Elevator up - stick back

Question 7

Prior to starting each maneuver, the pilot should

Answer 7

visually scan the area for collision avoidance

Question 8

Where should the glider go if the tow plane loses power before take off?

Answer 8

Release & go to the right of the tow

Question 9

To stop Porpoising during a winch launch the PIC should

Answer 9

Lower the pitch

Question 10

What action should be taken by the glider if the tow is on the ground but the glider is airborne and drifting to the left?

Answer 10

Crab into the wind to position behind the tow.
Do not lower wing this close to the ground

Question 11

Correction for deep diving spiral to the left?

Answer 11

“Relax the back pressure, and shallow the bank, then apply up elevator”
For Spin
Pitch forward
Stop rotation with opposite rudder
Gradually pull out