Basic Principles of Airmanship

Gliding

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 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

Winch vehicle

Retrievalvehicle

Launchcontrol

Viking

Attach outermost cable to glider

Launch Caravan

Aero Tow

Aero Tow only used at ACCGS

Viking – Instrument panel

Air-brakes

Vertical Speed Indicator

Why is this important in a glider?

Thermal

Sunlight heats ground

Ground warms air

Warm air rises

Wind

Concrete area of airfield

Warm air rising(thermals)

Cumulus cloud formed by rising

area

Sun’s Rays

Sun’s Rays

Cold air sinking

Forming thermals

Using Up-Currents on Hills

High ground forces moving air upwards

Area of best lift

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

PITCH

Lateral Axis

ROLL

Longitudinal Axis

YAW

Vertical Axis

Elevator

Controlcolumnforward

Elevatormovesdown

Nosepitches down

And continues to do so until thecontrol column is placed

in a neutral position

Airspeed willincrease

• 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 thecontrol column is placed

in the neutral position

• Control column left• Left aileron up• Right aileron down• Aircraft rolls left

Summary

Rudder

Right footforward

Rudder moves Right

Aircraft yawsright

You will wear a parachute

Getting strapped in

Ready for Take Off!

Gliding Opportunities –

Horizons Unlimited Video

Progressive Gliding Training

Gliding Induction Course

Eligible when enrolled

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

(Grade 1/C CategoryPilot)

Senior Gliding Instructor

(A & B Category Instructor)

Gliding Instructor Badges

Volunteer Gliding Squadrons

DID YOU KNOW…….?

The biggest glider of them all!

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

Nosepitches down

And continues to do so until thecontrol column is placed

in a neutral position

Airspeed willincrease

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 thecontrol column is placed

in the neutral position

Knowledge Check• What do these badges represent?