Term
| Since the ASK-21's have immensely strong wings, is it permissible to "spin" the glider by pushing/pulling on a wingtip? |
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Definition
| Ops Man p. 46 NO! "TSA gliders must not be moved by pushing or pulling on the wing tips. |
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Term
| Who is responsible for a TSA glider after landing? |
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Definition
| Ops Man p. 46 "Unless another member accepts responsibility for a TSA glider after landing, the pilot must return it to its hangar and tie down." |
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Term
| Who may receive training in aerobatics in TSA gliders? |
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Definition
| Ops Man p. 45 "Only members who have flown solo in a glider may received aerobatic training." |
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Term
| What signifies that the PIC of the glider accepts that the glider is airworthy? |
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Definition
| OM p. 42 "The completion and delivery of a tow ticket to tow pilot or line chief, even if not completed by the PIC, is acceptance by the PIC that the glider is airworthy." |
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Term
| What is the signal of the wing runner that means 'STOP ENGINE, RELEASE TOWPLANE? |
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Definition
| OM p. 36 Forearm parallel to ground - with horizontal slashing movement. |
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Term
| If the main asphalt runway is to be used for movement of gliders to and from the grid area, and TSA flight operations are in progress, what must be accomplished first? |
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Definition
| OM p. 21 "...a Radio advisory shall be given on 123.3 MHz before entering the active runway." |
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Term
| If temps are into the 90's, and operation is to the south, who may require that the start of the tow be moved to the north end of the asphalt runway? |
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Definition
| OM p. 21 "Either the glider pilot or the tow pilot." |
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Term
| What should the wing runner check, as pertains to the structure of the glider? |
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Definition
| OM p. 22-23 "...ensure that the canopy is secured, that the tail dolly has been removed, and that the air brakes are closed and locked, unless the pilot has affirmatively stated his/her intention to keep the air brakes open for the start of the takeoff run." |
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Term
| True or False: If the wind is less that 5k, and there are no gliders on the line or in the pattern, a glider and tow plane may execute a takeoff against the established takeoff direction. |
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Definition
| OM p. 21 FALSE! "NO tows will be made against the established take-off direction." |
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Term
| Is it permissible to have the tow rope attached to the glider, while the crew is strapping in and completing the checklist, so long as the tow plane's engine is not running? |
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Definition
| OM p. NO! "A tow rope must not be attached to a glider until 1} the crew is strapped in and the glider pilot has completed his/her pre-take of checks....." |
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