Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p122
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 416406–420315

or appropriate runway;
                   4.       set and maintain approach configuration;
                   5.         identify and maintain aiming point;
                   6.       maintain a stabilised approach angle at the nominated airspeed to the round-out height;
                   7.      verify existing wind conditions, make proper correction for drift, and maintain a precise ground track;
                   8.    apply speed allowances for wind gusts;
                   9.       configure glider for landing;
            4.        maintain separation and position in the circuit with reference to other aircraft traffic in the circuit area.

 2.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        aircraft with fixed or retractable undercarriage;
        3.         aircraft with or without flaps;
        4.        simulated hazardous weather;
        5.        day VFR conditions;
        6.          local area airspace limitations.

 3.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        the primary effects of controls;
        2.        the secondary effects of controls;
        3.         the stall warning devices;
        4.        aircraft systems;
        5.        aircraft performance;
        6.          aircraft weight and balance;
        7.        contents of the flight manual and POH;
        8.        environmental conditions that represent VMC;
        9.          day VFR flight rules;
       10.          relevant sections of the AIP.

S4 Land glider

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a landing in a glider.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               S4.1 – Land glider
            1.        maintain a constant landing position aim point;
            2.        achieve a smooth, positively-controlled transition from final approach to touchdown, including the following;
                   1.          control ballooning during flare and bouncing;
                   2.         touchdown at a controlled rate of descent, in specified touchdown zone within tolerances;
                   3.       touchdown aligned with the centreline within tolerances;
            3.         maintain positive directional control and cross-wind correction during the after-landing roll;
            4.        use drag or braking devices, as applicable, in such a manner to bring the airplane to a safe stop;
            5.        complete the applicable after-landing checklist items in a timely manner.
     2.               S4.2 – Land glider in a cross-wind
            1.        verify existing wind conditions, make proper correction for drift, and maintain a precise ground track;
            2.        configure the glider for the cross-wind conditions;
            3.         control the glider during the transition from final approach to touchdown and during after‑landing roll to compensate for the cross-wind conditions.
     3.               S4.3 – Conduct an 'outlanding'
            1.        recognise the conditions when an outlanding must be executed;
            2.        the decision to execute an outlanding is made and executed when it is safe to do so;
            3.         obstacles are identified and avoided;
            4.        suitable field is identified and inspected from a safe height;
            5.        wind direction is established;
            6.          glider is manoeuvred for a safe landing.

 2.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        aircraft with fixed or retractable undercarriage;
        3.         aircraft with or without flaps;
        4.        sealed, gravel or grass runways and taxiways;