Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p118
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 402432–406543

AIRSHIP CATEGORY (RESERVED)
GLIDER CATEGORY

PPF-G Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures gliders

     1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a person to conduct pre- and post-flight actions and procedures for a glider.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               PPF.1 – Pre-flight actions and procedures
            1.        complete all required pre-flight administration documentation;
            2.        obtain, interpret and apply information contained in the required pre-flight operational documentation, including but not limited to:
                   1.          maintenance release;
                   2.         weather forecasts;
                   3.       local observations;
                   4.       NOTAMs;
                   5.         ERSA;
                   6.       AIP;
            3.         identify special aerodrome procedures;
            4.        identify all relevant radio and navigation aid facilities to be used during the flight (if applicable);
            5.        determine the suitability of the current and forecast weather conditions for the proposed flight;
            6.          using the aircraft documents, calculate the following for a given set of environmental and operational conditions:
                   1.          weight and balance;
            7.        determine whether the aircraft is serviceable for the proposed flight.
     2.               PPF.2 – Perform pre-fight inspection
            1.        identify and secure equipment and documentation that is required for the flight;
            2.        complete an internal and external check of the aircraft;
            3.         identify all defects or damage to the aircraft;
            4.        report to and seek advice from qualified personnel to determine the action required in relation to any identified defects or damage;
            5.        ensure all aircraft locking and securing devices, covers and bungs are removed and stowed securely;
            6.          certify the aircraft flight technical log entering any defects or endorsements to permissible unserviceabilities, as appropriate;
            7.        complete and certify the daily inspection (if authorised to do so).
     3.               PPF.3 – Post-flight actions and procedures
            1.        conduct post-flight inspection and secure the aircraft (if applicable);
            2.        complete all required post-flight administration documentation.

 2.                     Range of variables
Activities are performed in accordance with published procedures.

 1.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        standard operating procedures for the glider;
        2.        airworthiness requirements applicable to the glider;
        3.         local weather patterns;
        4.        local aerodrome requirements.

S1 Control glider on the ground

     1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a glider on the ground.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               S1.1 – Before flight actions
            1.        assess weather conditions as being suitable for flight;
            2.        determine glider weight and balance is within limits;
            3.         demonstrate an ability to assemble glider;
            4.        determine ballast requirements;
            5.        perform external pre-flight actions;
            6.          perform internal pre-flight actions;
            7.        determine launch mechanism is correctly connected.

 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