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recognise a spiral dive and symptoms;
            3.         use the glider's attitude controls to execute a spiral dive manoeuvre from the following flight conditions and, using correct recovery technique, regain straight and level flight with height loss commensurate available altitude (simulated ground-base height may be simulated).
     4.               S5.4 – Turn glider steeply
            1.        pre-manoeuvre checks for steep turning;
            2.        steep level turn using a nominated bank angle, ending on a nominated heading or geographical feature, without altitude change;
            3.         steep descending turn using a nominated bank angle, ending on a nominated heading or geographical feature ending on a nominated altitude;
            4.        awareness of higher stall speed in turns is demonstrated;
            5.        glider operating limits are not exceeded.
     5.               S5.5 – Maximum performance turning
            1.        perform maximum rate turn as following:
                   1.          maximum bank angle attained;
                   2.         maximum speed attained;
                   3.       maximum allowable G limit attained;
                   4.       maintain lookout during turn;
            2.        perform minimum radius turn as following:
                   1.          maximum bank angle attained;
                   2.         maximum allowable G limit attained;
                   3.       maintain look-out during the turn.
     6.               S5.6 – Sideslip glider (where flight manual permits)
            1.        straight sideslip:
                   1.          induce slip to achieve increased rate of descent while maintaining track and airspeed;
                   2.         adjust rate of descent by coordinating angle of bank and applied rudder;
            2.        sideslipping turn:
                   1.          adjust bank angle to turn through minimum heading change of 90° at constant airspeed using sideslip;
                   2.         exit on specified heading or geographical feature within tolerance;
            3.         recover from sideslip and returns glider to balanced flight.

 2.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        glider with fixed or retractable undercarriage;
        3.         aircraft with or without flaps;
        4.        sealed, gravel or grass runways and taxiways;
        5.        windsock located on aerodrome;
        6.          simulated hazardous weather;
        7.        day VFR conditions;
        8.        local area operational limitations such as aerodrome curfews.

 3.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        typical glider aircraft systems;
        2.        aircraft performance;
        3.         aircraft weight and balance;
        4.        contents of the flight manual and POH;
        5.        environmental conditions that represent VMC;
        6.          day VFR flight rules;
        7.        relevant sections of the AIP;
        8.        hazards of unbalanced flight.

G6 Manage abnormal situations – gliders

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to accurately assess an abnormal situation, reconfigure the glider, control the glider and execute appropriate manoeuvres to achieve a safe outcome with no injury to personnel or damage to the glider or property.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               S6.1 – Manage winch launch equipment failure – take-off (simulated)
            1.        correctly identify a winch and towed take-off emergencies during and after take-off;
            2.        apply the highest priority to taking action to control the glider;
            3.         perform