Maintains proper directional control during touchdown and roll-out. 􀀀 Applies brake smoothly to bring glider to a stop.FAA-S-8081-22 1-18 􀀀 V. AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE AIRSPEEDS A. TASK: MINIMUM SINK AIRSPEED REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual. Objective. To determine that the applicant: Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to aerodynamic factors and use of 􀀀 minimum sink airspeed. Determines the minimum sink airspeed for a given situation and maintains the 􀀀 selected speed, ±5 knots. B. TASK: SPEED-TO-FLY REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual. Objective. To determine that the applicant: Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to speed-to-fly, and its uses. 􀀀 Determines the speed-to-fly for a given situation and maintains the speed, ±5 knots 􀀀 Commercial, ± 10 knots Private. FAA-S-8081-22 1-19 VI. AREA OF OPERATION: SOARING TECHNIQUES NOTE: Due to varying geographical locations and atmospheric conditions, the applicant may be asked to demonstrate at least one of the following soaring TASKS most appropriate for the particular location and existing conditions. If conditions do not permit a demonstration of soaring skills, applicants will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the various types of soaring through oral testing. A. TASK: THERMAL SOARING REFERENCE: Soaring Flight Manual. To determine that the applicant: Objective. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to thermal soaring. 􀀀 Recognizes the indications of, and the presence of, a thermal. 􀀀
􀀀 Maintains proper directional control during touchdown and roll-out. 􀀀 Applies brake smoothly to bring glider to a stop.FAA-S-8081-22 1-18 V. AREA OF OPERATION: PERFORMANCE AIRSPEEDS A. TASK: MINIMUM SINK AIRSPEED REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual. Objective. To determine that the applicant: 􀀀 Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to aerodynamic factors and use of minimum sink airspeed. 􀀀 Determines the minimum sink airspeed for a given situation and maintains the selected speed, ±5 knots. B. TASK: SPEED-TO-FLY REFERENCES: Soaring Flight Manual, Glider Flight Manual. Objective. To determine that the applicant: 􀀀 Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to speed-to-fly, and its uses. 􀀀 Determines the speed-to-fly for a given situation and maintains the speed, ±5 knots Commercial, ± 10 knots Private. FAA-S-8081-22 1-19 VI. AREA OF OPERATION: SOARING TECHNIQUES NOTE: Due to varying geographical locations and atmospheric conditions, the applicant may be asked to demonstrate at least one of the following soaring TASKS most appropriate for the particular location and existing conditions. If conditions do not permit a demonstration of soaring skills, applicants will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the various types of soaring through oral testing. A. TASK: THERMAL SOARING REFERENCE: Soaring Flight Manual. Objective. To determine that the applicant: 􀀀 Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to thermal soaring. 􀀀 Recognizes the indications of, and the presence of, a thermal.
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