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Glider Pilot Ground Operations
Course Syllabus
Instructor: McKinley Johnson
Office: Skype mckinley.johnson
Office Hours: By appointment
Office Telephone: 1-555-555-7000
E-mail: johnso85@csusb.edu
Time/days/location: Online
Course Description
This online class is an introduction to the study of soaring.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Safely unload and assemble a PW-6U glider aircraft.
2. Safely dis-assemble and load a PW-6U glider aircraft.
3. Accomplish systematic pre-flight inspection of the glider aircraft.
COURSE OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
This course involves a careful examination of the glider aircraft and
the principles in glider flight. Emphases are on ground operations,
loading/unloading and assembly/dis-assembly of the PW-6U glider aircraft.
It is an exploratory course for those interested in becoming glider
pilots. This is a course that provides students with a general feel
for the sport of soaring.
ORGANIZATION
This is a Self paced course
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Students will become familiar with PW-6U glider aircraft
2. Students will be able to assemble the PW-6U glider aircraft
3. Students will be able to disassemble the PW-6U glider aircraft.
4. Students will be able to load and unload a PW-6U glider aircraft.
5. Students will be able to accomplish a systematic pre-flight inspection of the glider aircraft
COURSE TOPICS
The course will cover the following topics:
1.PW-6U Orientation/Introduction to Soaring
2.PW-6U assembly/disassembly
3.PW-6U loading/unloading
4.PW-6U pre-flight inspection
TEXT AND REQUIRED READINGS PROVIDED
1.PW-6U Glider Aircraft Manual
2.Glider Pilot Manual
GRADING PLAN
All tests must have a score of 100%.
Skills tests are Go/No Go
The hands on component of the class takes place at the home base airfield – so eventually all students will have to come to the home airfield.
And there is food! Once you get involved, you will learn about the frequent pot lucks and impromptu picnics and barbecue sessions out at the field. These serve as meet, greet and eat functions. Gliding is not only a sport; it reflects on a way of life and the spirit of comradeship.
Home base is Krey Field
Since 1987, Krey Field has been one of SoCal Soaring’s best kept secrets! Located just 2 miles south of El Mirage and Sheep Creek roads in Adelanto, California!
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