Uncontrolled copy not subject to amendment Fundamental Principles
Uncontrolled copy not subject to amendment Fundamental Principles of Airmanship Learning Outcomes 3 and 4 Gliding Version 2. 0 OCT 2014
Objectives • • • Know the 2 types of glider used by the ACO Describe 2 methods of launch Know the stages of ACO gliding training Name the local Volunteer Gliding Schools Understand the principles of soaring Understand the effects of the controls
Viking - A Conventional Glider
Tandem seats The cadet sits in the front
Viking – Safety Briefing Video
Winch Launch
Cable release
Winch
Attach outermost cable to glider Viking Launch control Winch vehicle Retrieval vehicle
Launch Caravan
Aero Tow
Aero Tow only used at ACCGS
Viking – Instrument panel
Airbrakes
Vertical Speed Indicator Why is this important in a glider?
Thermal Sunlight heats ground Ground warms air Warm air rises
Forming thermals Cumulus cloud formed by rising area Cold air sinking s n’ Su s ay R Wind Warm air rising (thermals) Concrete area of airfield
Using Up-Currents on Hills Area of best lift High ground forces moving air upwards
Cross Country Gliding Hopping from one thermal to another
Cross Country Gliding
Cross Country Gliding
The Vigilant – A self-launch glider Self Launch (motor) Two seats, side-by-side tandem
Vigilant – Safety Briefing Video
Aircraft axes
Lateral Axis PITCH
Longitudinal Axis ROLL
Vertical Axis YAW
Elevator
Control column forward
Elevator moves down
And continues to do so until the control column is placed in a neutral position Nose pitches down Airspeed will increase
Summary • • Control column back Elevator moves up Nose pitches up Airspeed will increase
Ailerons
Control column right
Left aileron down Right aileron up
And continues to do so until the control column is placed in the neutral position Aircraft rolls right
Summary • • Control column left Left aileron up Right aileron down Aircraft rolls left
Rudder
Right foot forward
Rudder moves right
Aircraft yaws right
You will wear a parachute
Getting strapped in
Ready for Take Off!
Gliding Opportunities
Progressive Gliding Training Gliding Induction Course You are eligible now Gliding Scholarship From 16 years old AGT Advanced Gliding Training
Cadet Gliding Wings Gliding Scholarship GS Wings (blue) Gliding Scholarship Solo GS Solo Wings (silver) Advanced Glider Training AGT Wings (gold)
Solo Completed!
Gliding Instructor Badges Gliding Instructor (Grade 1/C Category Pilot) Senior Gliding Instructor (A & B Category Instructor)
Volunteer Gliding Squadrons
Did you know ……. ?
The biggest glider of them all!
Any Questions?
Objectives • • • Know the 2 types of glider used by the ATC Describe 2 methods of launch Know the stages of ATC gliding training Name the local Volunteer Gliding Schools Understand the principles of soaring Understand the effects of the controls
Questions • Name the 2 types of glider used by the ACO. • How is the Viking glider launched? • What is the main difference between the Viking and Vigilant? • What is a thermal? • How does a glider pilot use thermals? • Where is your local VGS?
Questions • What is GIC? • At what age can you apply for a Gliding Scholarship? • What happens to the elevators if you move the control column forwards?
Elevator moves down
And continues to do so until the control column is placed in a neutral position Nose pitches down Airspeed will increase
What happens when you move the Control Column to the right?
Left aileron down Right aileron up
And continues to do so until the control column is placed in the neutral position Aircraft rolls right
Questions What do these badges represent?
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