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What preflight item that is not part of
the glider, must also be inspected prior to flight? |
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| The memory help “AROW” helps us remember the items required for a glider to be legal to fly. What does each letter refer to? |
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Definition
A - Airworthiness Certificate
R - Registration for the Aircraft
O- Operator's Handbook
W - Weight and Balance Information |
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Term
Responsibility for ensuring the airworthiness of a sailplane rests solely with:
a) The owner
b) The pilot
c) The maintenance technician
d) The tow pilot
e) The crew chief |
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| What extra check should be performed in addition to the normal exterior inspection (especially if the glider has just been assembled)? |
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Definition
Do a positive control check with the
help of one crewmember. While the pilot moves the control stick, the crewmember alternately holds each aileron and the elevator to provide resistance. This also applies to the spoilers and flaps. This ensures that the control connections are correct and secure. If the stick moves freely while the control surfaces are being restricted, the connections are not secure, and the
glider is not airworthy. [ |
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