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 prevent 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.
At what speed does a maximum performance landing occur?
40 knots.
What is a caution about PIO during landing?
Freeze the stick neutral to slightly aft to stabilize the aircraft.
What is the warning about aircraft alignment during landing?
Failure to align the aircraft during touchdown may cause damage to the wheel assembly.
What is a caution about airbrake usage during touchdown?
Reduction of airbrakes on the ground at speed may cause the aircraft to become airborne again.
What is a caution about rough terrain on landing?
High speed landings in rough terrain may cause damage to the wheel assembly.
What is a caution about no-airbrakes landing?
Landing with no airbrakes is very difficult and a shorter than normal aim point should be chosen.
What is the note about maximum performance landing?
Maximum energy dissipation occurs at the beginning of the landing roll due to the wheel brake being most effective at high ground speeds.
What is the caution about stopping the aircraft after landing in high winds?
Remain in the cockpit during high-wind operations. If possible point the aircraft into the wind with full airbrake extension.
What are two cautions about tie down procedures?
More sailplanes are damaged on the ground than flying accidents. Do not leave the airbrakes extended during periods of rain.
What is a warning about tie down procedures?
Do not leave the airbrakes open if rain is expected as water may fill the airbrake box. Water can be drained by removing the tie down ring.
What is a note about tie down procedures?
Ensure tie down equipment does not come in to contact with the GFRP/CFRP.
What is a warning about high wind procedures?
Ensure the airbrakes are fully opened.
What is a caution about high wind procedures?
Secure the flight controls to avoid hitting the control stops.
What are the four warnings for rope breaks?
Do not delay release. If a rope break occurs below 150 feet land straight ahead. If a rope break occurs above 150 feet make a 180 degree turn. Maintain known pitch pictures to avoid a spin or stall.
What is the warning for release failure?
Maintain the calculated airspeed, increasing airspeed may cause the rope to approach the aircraft.
What are the two warnings for upright spin?
- The spin may induce disorientation, in which case controls should be neutralized. 2. Accelerated entry spins may produce non-standard spin characteristics.