LESSON 1

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual

Discussion

Theory of angle of attack

Primary control functions

Flight Schedule

3K aerotow

Speed control

Shallow turn entries and recoveries

Aileron drag demonstration

Coordinated turn practice

LESSON 2

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual

Discussion

Stability

Pre-takeoff checklist

Ground visual signals

Flight Schedule

3K aerotow

Stability demonstration

Turn practice

6 stall signs demonstration

LESSON 3

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual

Additional material: Glider Basics, first 90 pages

Discussion

Imminent and full stalls

Steep turns

Flight Schedule

3K aerotow

Turn practice (shallow, medium, steep)

Stall demonstration and practice

Landing pattern demonstration

LESSON 4

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, first 90 pages

Discussion

Landing pattern introduction

Flight Schedule

2.5K aerotow

Turn practice

Stall practice

Reduced G demonstration

Landing pattern demonstration

LESSON 5

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, chapter 13

Discussion

Line inspection

Weight and balance

Box the wake

Flight Schedule

3K aerotow

Box the wake demonstration

Turn practice

Landing pattern

Introduction to landing

LESSON 6

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, chapters 21 and 22

Discussion

Landing pattern and entry

Glide ratio walk-through – maximum, pattern, landing

Flight Schedule

1.2K aerotow

Landing pattern

Landing

LESSONS 7 - 10

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, chapters 21 and 22

Discussion

Landing pattern and landings

Flight Schedule

Pattern tow

Landing pattern

Landing

LESSON 11

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, pp. 91-94

Discussion

Minimum controllable airspeed

Flight visual signals

Flight Schedule

3K aerotow

Flight visual signals demonstration

Box the wake practice

Forward stalls

Minimum controllable airspeed

Turning stalls

Landing pattern

Landing

LESSON 12

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, pp. 91-94

Discussion

Weather briefing

Flight Schedule

3K aerotow

Box the wake practice

Turning stall practice

Practice of flying skills

Thermalling (if possible)

Landing pattern

Landing

LESSONS 13 – 18

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, pp. 91-94

Discussion

Off-airport landings

Forward and side slips

Flight Schedule

2K aerotow

Proficiency practice

Forward and side slips

Landing pattern

Landing (including off-airport simulation)

LESSON 19

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, pp. 129-137

Discussion

Unassisted takeoff

Rope breaks

Flight Schedule

Takeeoff and aerotow

Forward rope break simulation

Landing on remaining runway

LESSON 20

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; Glider Basics, pp. 129-137

Discussion

Rope breaks

Other emergencies

Downwind landing

Flight Schedule

Takeoff and aerotow

200 foot rope break

Landing

LESSONS 21-23

Reference

The Soaring Flight Manual; SASSi presolo written test

Discussion

Obtaining a Student Pilot Certificate

Limitations on student pilot flights

Flight Schedule

Pattern tow

Landing pattern

Landing