
SAN ANTONIO SOARING SOCIETY, inc.
SASSi and KNAUFF Minimum requirements needed to Solo a glider
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Pre-Solo Requirements
EFFECTIVE 1 Jan 2005
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Flight preparation procedures Taxiing and surface operations (if applicable) Launches – normal and crosswind Straight and level flight and turns Airport traffic patterns and entry procedures Collision, wind shear, and wake turbulence avoidance Descents +/- turns, high and low drag configurations Flight at various airspeeds Emergency procedures and equipment malfunctions Ground reference maneuvers (if applicable) Inspection of towline and rigging Visual signals and release procedures Aerotow, ground tow, or self launch procedures Disassembly and assembly procedures Stall entry, stall, and stall recovery Straight glides, turns and spirals Landings – normal and crosswind Slips to landing Thermalling procedures and techniques |
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400 Boerne Stage Airfield + Boerne, TX 78006-5144 + 830.981.2345 x21 pilot lounge x10 office
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