Dash 1 (Pre-Solo) Flashcards
What type of approach does the dash one follow?
Positive
How is a change in the dash one’s text indicated?
Black line adjacent to the text.
How is a change in the dash one’s figures indicated?
Miniature hand pointing at the change.
What is a warning?
Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in personal injury and/or loss of life if not careful followed
What is a caution?
Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in damage to equipment if not carefully followed.
What is a note?
An operating procedure, technique, etc., that is considered essential to emphasize.
What do the terms “shall or will” indicate in the dash one?
The terms indicate binding or mandatory requirements.
What does the term “should” indicate in the dash one?
The term expresses a non-mandatory desire or preferred method of accomplishment.
What does the term “may” indicate in the dash one?
The term expresses an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment.
What is a caution about checking rudder movement?
Avoid over controlling and hitting the rudder stops.
What is a warning about the airbrakes during takeoff?
Ensure they are closed and locked before hooking up to the tow.
What is the warning about hooking up the sailplane?
Never hookup an empty aircraft.
What are two warnings about aerotow takeoff?
A rapid climb after takeoff may exceed tow plane elevator authority. A steep climb angle may cause a loss of sight of the tow plane.
What is a caution about maneuvering and the canopy?
Side loads may cause the canopy to depart the aircraft if not closed and locked.
What is a warning about precipitation?
Precipitation decreases sailplane performance. Increase airspeed by 5 knots in precipitation.
What are two warnings about slips?
Airspeed indications are unreliable so pitch pictures must be used. The rudder may remain fully deflected when pedal forces are removed.
How much pedal force is required to exit a slip?
15 to 20 pounds.
What are two warnings about landing?
Recovery from stalls and spins in the pattern may be impossible. Exceeding 45 degrees of bank in the pattern place the aircraft dangerously close to a stall.
What is the warning about approach?
To avoid a stall/spin situation, maintain known pitch settings for pattern airspeed.
What are four cautions for airbrake usage on landing?
Handle them carefully just above the ground. Rapid airbrake usage in the flare may cause a hard landing or flare. Greater than half airbrake deployment in landing may cause a rapid flare. Landing at full airbrakes may cause inadvertent brake actuation.
What are two notes about using airbrakes on landing?
Insufficient airbrake usage results in increased pitch sensitivity and PIO. The most predictable landings occur between 1/4 and 1/2 airbrake deployment.
What height should the round out occur?
10 to 15 feet.
What height should the flare occur?
2 to 5 feet.
What speed does a normal touchdown occur?
45 knots.