
SAN ANTONIO SOARING SOCIETY, inc.
SASSi & KNAUFF Syllabus part1 (From Beginning to Solo)
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LESSON 1 Reference Glider Basics, first 40 pages 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 Glider Basics, pp. 43-90
Discussion Stability Pre-takeoff checklist Ground visual signals
Flight Schedule 3K aerotow Stability demonstration Turn practice 6 stall signs demonstration
LESSON 3 Reference 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 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 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 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 Glider Basics, chapters 21 and 22
Discussion Landing pattern and landings
Flight Schedule Pattern tow Landing pattern Landing
LESSON 11 Reference 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 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 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 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 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 Glider Basics, Pre-Solo Written Test
Discussion Obtaining a Student Pilot Certificate Limitations on student pilot flights
Flight Schedule Pattern tow Landing pattern Landing
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