SAN ANTONIO SOARING SOCIETY, inc.

SASSi and KNAUFF Minimum requirements needed to Solo a glider

Pre-Solo Requirements

EFFECTIVE 1 Jan 2005

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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