Aircraft axes
PITCH Lateral Axis
ROLL Longitudinal Axis
YAW Vertical Axis
Elevator
Controlcolumnforward
Elevatormovesdown
Nose pitches down And continues to do so until the control column is placed in a neutral position Airspeed will increase
Control column back Elevator moves up Nose pitches up Speed will decrease Summary
Ailerons
Control column right
Right aileron up Left aileron down
Aircraft rolls right And continues to do so until the control column is placed in the neutral position
Control column left Left aileron up Right aileron down Aircraft rolls left Summary
Rudder
Right foot forward
Rudder moves right
Aircraft yaws right
You will wear a parachute
Getting strapped in
Ready for Take Off!
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QUESTIONS?
Objectives Know the 2 types of glider used by the ATC Describe 2 methods of launch Know the stages of ATC gliding training Name the local Volunteer Gliding Schools Understand the principles of soaring Understand the effects of the controls
Knowledge Check Name the 2 types of ATC 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?
Elevatormovesdown
Nose pitches down And continues to do so until the control column is placed in a neutral position Airspeed will increase
What happens when you move the Control Column to the right?
Right aileron up Left aileron down
Aircraft rolls right And continues to do so until the control column is placed in the neutral position
Knowledge Check What do these badges represent?