Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p119
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 406161–409809

2.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        windsock located on aerodrome;
        3.         sufficient wind that requires control adjustment (can be simulated);
        4.        hazardous weather (can be simulated);
        5.        day VFR conditions;
        6.          local area operational limitations such as aerodrome curfews (can be simulated).

 3.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        published regulations and published procedures relating to the ground operation of aircraft;
        2.        typical glider aircraft systems;
        3.         typical glider launch systems;
        4.        typical aircraft performance characteristics of gliders and the effects of local weather conditions on performance;
        5.        aircraft weight and balance and the how to calculate aircraft centre of gravity;
        6.          the contents of the flight manual and pilot operating handbook for the aircraft being flown;
        7.        the environmental conditions that represent VMC;
        8.        propeller wash, rotor wash and jet blast and how they affect gliders;
        9.          the day VFR flight rules;
       10.          the meaning of aerodrome markings, signals and local procedures;
       11.         the actions to be taken in the event of a brake or tyre or steering failure;
       12.          the relevant sections of the AIP.

S2 Take-off glider

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a take-off in a glider.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               S2.1 – Carry out pre-take-off procedures
            1.        identify and apply airspeeds, configurations, and emergency and abnormal procedures for normal and cross-wind take-offs;
            2.        work out in advance a plan of action to ensure the safest outcome in the event of abnormal operations;
            3.         verify and correctly apply correction for the existing wind component to the take-off performance;
            4.        perform and ensure all pre-take-off and line-up checks required by the aircraft checklist items are completed in a timely manner;
            5.        align the airplane on the runway centreline.
     2.               S2.2 – Take-off glider
            1.        apply the controls correctly to maintain longitudinal alignment on the centreline of the runway, if appropriate, prior to initiating and during the take-off;
            2.        monitor settings, and instruments during take-off to ensure all predetermined parameters are maintained;
            3.         adjust the controls to attain the desired pitch attitude at the predetermined airspeed to attain the desired performance;
            4.        perform the take-off using winch and towed glider equipment applying the required control inputs as appropriate in a smooth, coordinated manner;
            5.        trim the glider accurately maintaining balanced flight;
            6.          perform and verify the completion of, gear and flap retractions (as applicable) and other required pilot-related activities at the required airspeed within tolerances;
            7.        maintain desired flight path as required.
     3.               S2.3 – Take-off glider in a cross-wind
            1.        perform a take-off in a glider allowing for cross-wind;
            2.        maintain runway centreline and extended centreline.
     4.               S2.4 – Carryout