Transcript Gliding
Basic Principles of Airmanship Gliding Objectives • • • • • • Know the 2 types of glider in the Air Cadets Describe 2 methods of launch Know the stages of Air Cadet gliding training Name the local Volunteer Gliding Squadrons Understand the principles of soaring Understand the effects of the controls. Viking - A Conventional Glider Tandem seats Cadet sits in front Viking – Safety Briefing Video Winch Launch Cable Release Winch Attach outermost cable to glider Viking Launch control Winch vehicle Retrieval vehicle Launch Caravan Aero Tow Aero Tow only used at ACCGS Viking – Instrument panel Airbrakes Vertical Speed Indicator Why is this important in a glider? Thermal Sunlight heats ground Ground warms air Warm air rises Forming thermals Cumulus cloud formed by rising area Cold air sinking Wind Warm air rising (thermals) Concrete area of airfield Using Up-Currents on Hills Area of best lift High ground forces moving air upwards Cross Country Gliding Hopping from one thermal to another Cross Country Gliding Cross Country Gliding Vigilant – A self-launch glider 2 seats side by side Self Launch (motor) Vigilant – Safety Briefing Video Aircraft axes Lateral Axis PITCH Longitudinal Axis ROLL Vertical Axis YAW Elevator Control column forward Elevator moves down And continues to do so until the control column is placed in a neutral position Nose pitches down Airspeed will increase Summary • • • • Control column back Elevator moves up Nose pitches up Speed will decrease. Ailerons Control column right Left aileron down Right aileron up And continues to do so until the control column is placed in the neutral position Aircraft rolls right Summary • • • • Control column left Left aileron up Right aileron down Aircraft rolls left. Rudder Right foot forward Rudder moves right Aircraft yaws right You will wear a parachute Getting strapped in Ready for Take Off! Gliding Opportunities – Horizons Unlimited Video Progressive Gliding Training Gliding Induction Course You are eligible now Gliding Scholarship From 16 years old AGT Advanced Gliding Training. Cadet Gliding Wings Gliding Scholarship GS Wings (blue) Gliding Scholarship Solo GS Solo Wings (silver) Advanced Glider Training AGT Wings (gold). Solo Completed! Gliding Instructor Badges Gliding Instructor (Grade 1/C Category Pilot) Senior Gliding Instructor (A & B Category Instructor). Volunteer Gliding Squadrons DID YOU KNOW…….? The biggest glider of them all! QUESTIONS? Objectives • • • • • • Know the 2 types of glider used by Air Cadets Describe 2 methods of launch Know the stages of Air Cadet gliding training Name the local Volunteer Gliding Squadrons Understand the principles of soaring Understand the effects of the controls. Knowledge Check • Name the 2 types of Air Cadet glider • How is the Viking glider launched? • What is the main difference between the Viking and Vigilant? • What is a thermal? • How does a glider pilot use thermals? • Where is your local VGS? Knowledge Check • What is GIC? • At what age can you apply for a Gliding Scholarship? • What happens to the elevators if you move the control column forwards? Elevator moves down And continues to do so until the control column is placed in a neutral position Nose pitches down Airspeed will increase What happens when you move the Control Column to the right? Left aileron down Right aileron up And continues to do so until the control column is placed in the neutral position Aircraft rolls right Knowledge Check • What do these badges represent?