PreCourse Package

Question 1

Type of glider we’re using

Answer 1

Schweizer 2-33A

Question 2

Length

Answer 2

25 feet 9 inches

Question 3

Span (wing span)

Answer 3

51 feet 0 inches

Question 4

Height

Answer 4

9 feet 3.5 inches

Question 5

Wing Area

Answer 5

219.48 square feet

Question 6

Aspect ratio

Answer 6

11.85:1

Question 7

Basic Weight (empty weight)

Answer 7

600 pounds

Question 8

Maximum Gross Weight

Answer 8

1040 pounds

Question 9

Ground movements- pushed by hand

Answer 9

5-6 people for efficient movement. One on each wing, one on tail, the rest on struts. Pushed backwards.

Question 10

Ground movements- vehicle.

Answer 10

Towed forward with rope at least 30 ft long. Minimum of two people needed on glider. One on wings and second beside open window on release knob in case rope needs to quickly be released. When around other aircraft/hangers, person on both wings to ensure proper clearance.

Question 11

Parking

Answer 11

Minimum clearance of 15 ft between wing tips of several gliders. Spoilers open, canopy closed. Tail generally closest to runway and one person remains at wing tip to ensure against wind gusts.

Question 12

Tie downs

Answer 12

Three categories: permanent, temporary, flight line. Normally would just use permanent, in hanger.

Question 13

Minimum length of tow rope

Answer 13

200 feet. We usually use 200-250 feet.

Question 14

Rope used

Answer 14

5/16 diameter, hollow braided Dacron. Yellow with green tracer. Breaks at 2080 pounds, which is double or max operating weight.

Question 15

Weak link

Answer 15

18 inches from glider tow hook. Where rope will break if subject to excessive force.

Question 16

Launch Control Officer (LCO)

Answer 16

Responsible for safe operation of all glider activity on airfield, on ground, and in air. Bright yellow vest, normally at nose of glider.

Question 17

Hook up person

Answer 17

Allows Pilot in Command to inspect rope, then hook up glider to rope. Vacates launch area by moving behind glider. Wears blue vest.

Question 18

Wing Person

Answer 18

Positioned at into wind glider wing tip. Relays signals when directed.

Question 19

Best Lift/Drag ratio

Answer 19

Speed at which glider will fly farthest distance while losing least amount of altitude

Question 20

Minimum Sink Speed

Answer 20

Speed where glider will remain in air for longest time. Won’t travel as far a distance at best L/D ratio.

Question 21

VNE (velocity never exceed)

Answer 21

Maximum allowable speed of glider

Question 22

IAS

Answer 22

Indicated Airspeed

Question 23

Best L/D dual/ Best L/D solo

Answer 23

50 mph/ 45 mph

Question 24

Min sink dual/ min sink solo

Answer 24

42 mph (3.1 feet per second)/ 38 mph (2.6 feet per second)

Question 25

VNE

Answer 25

98 mph

Question 26

Max Air Tow

Answer 26

98 mph

Question 27

Max auto/winch tow

Answer 27

69 mph

Question 28

Normal air tow

Answer 28

65-70 mph

Question 29

Maneuvering speed

Answer 29

65 mph

Question 30

Stall speed

Answer 30

34 mph (solo)/ 38 mph (dual)

Question 31

Stall speed (spoilers open)

Answer 31

36 mph (solo)/ 40 mph (dual)

Question 32

Stall Speed (30 degrees bank)

Answer 32

36.5 mph (solo) / 41 mph (dual)

Question 33

Forward Slipping (min speed)

Answer 33

50 mph (solo)/ 55 mph (dual)

Question 34

Buffetting Speed

Answer 34

34-37 mph (solo)/ 39-42 mph (dual)

Question 35

Spiralling Speed

Answer 35

39 mph (solo)/ 43 mph (dual)

Question 36

Maximum Headwind

Answer 36

25 kts (28 mph)

Question 37

Maximum 90 degree crosswind

Answer 37

8 kts (10 mph)

Question 38

Maximum Tailwind

Answer 38

5 kts (6 mph)