Today’s Topics

1. Today’s Topics • Code of Federal Regulations(CFRs) Parts 61 & 91 • Airspace • Your aircraft • You • Flying with a purpose • Sample Checklist (My Mosquito) NOTE: Feel free to improve this briefing. Please pass along any suggestions you have to me. -Ted

2. CFR PART 61 NOT AN INCLUSIVE LIST • 61.56   Flight review • (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (f) of this section, a flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. The review must include: • (1) A review of the current general operating and flight rules of part 91 of this chapter; and • (2) A review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate. • (b) Glider pilots may substitute a minimum of three instructional flights in a glider, each of which includes a flight to traffic pattern altitude, in lieu of the 1 hour of flight training required in paragraph (a) of this section. • (c) Except as provided in paragraphs (d), (e), and (g) of this section, no person may act as pilot in command of an aircraft unless, since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, that person has— • (1) Accomplished a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized instructor and • (2) A logbook endorsed from an authorized instructor who gave the review certifying that the person has satisfactorily completed the review.

3. CFR PART 61 NOT AN INCLUSIVE LIST •  61.69   Glider towing: Experience and training requirem’ts. (a) No person may act as pilot in command for towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle unless that person— • (1) Holds a private, commercial or airline transport pilot certificate with a category rating for powered aircraft; • (2) Has logged at least 100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle; • (3) Has a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who certifies that the person has received ground and flight training in gliders or unpowered ultralight vehicles and is proficient in— • (i) The techniques and procedures essential to the safe towing of gliders or unpowered ultralight vehicles, including airspeed limitations; • (ii) Emergency procedures; • (iii) Signals used; and • (iv) Maximum angles of bank. • (4) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, has logged at least three flights as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft while towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle, or has simulated towing flight procedures in an aircraft while accompanied by a pilot who meets the requirements of paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section. • (5) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, has received a logbook endorsement from the pilot, described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, certifying that the person has accomplished at least 3 flights in an aircraft while towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle, or while simulating towing flight procedures; and • (6) Within 24 calendar months before the flight has— • (i) Made at least three actual or simulated tows of a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle while accompanied by a qualified pilot who meets the requirements of this section; or • (ii) Made at least three flights as pilot in command of a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle towed by an aircraft.

4. CFR PART 61NOT AN INCLUSIVE LIST • 61.57   Recent flight experience: Pilot in command • (a) General experience. • (1) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, no person may act as a pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers or of an aircraft certificated for more than one pilot flight crewmember unless that person has made at least three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days, and— • (i) The person acted as the sole manipulator of the flight controls; and • (ii) The required takeoffs and landings were performed in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required), and, if the aircraft to be flown is an airplane with a tailwheel, the takeoffs and landings must have been made to a full stop in an airplane with a tailwheel.

5. CFR PART 91 (Operating Rules)NOT AN INCLUSIVE LIST • Subpart A - GENERAL • 91.3    Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command • 91.15    Dropping objects • 91.17    Alcohol or drugs • Subpart B – Flight Rules • 91.103   Preflight action • 91.105   Flight crewmembers at stations • 91.107   Use of safety belts • 91.111   Operating near other aircraft • 91.113 Right-of-way rules • 91.153   VFR flight plan: Information required • 91.155   Basic VFR weather minimums • 91.157   Special VFR weather minimums

6. The National Airspace System

7. Airspace Structure

8. Airspace Categories • Controlled Airspace • Classes A, B, C, D, and E • ATC Services to IFR and VFR Flights • Uncontrolled Airspace • Everything Else (Class G) • Special Use Airspace • Activities Confined Because of Their Nature • Limitations on Non-Participating Aircraft • Depicted on Aeronautical Charts • Other Airspace • Airspace Not Included in Other Categories

9. Airspace Classes Reference: AIM, Ch. 3, Sect. 2, Controlled Airspace

10. Class A Airspace Flight Level 600 18,000 Feet MSL To otherwise operate in Class A, ATC must issue a deviation to the normal equipment requirements. Gliders may normally fly above 18,000 feet only in predefined “wave windows,” after ATC issues a clearance. References: AIM 3-2-2, FAR 71.33, 91.117, 91.135, 105.19

11. Class B Airspace Typical Dimensions 10,000 Feet MSL 5,500 Feet AGL 2,900 Feet AGL Mode C Veil Mode C Veil 5 nm 20 nm 30 nm (Largest Airports) References: AIM 3-2-3, FAR 61.95, 71.41, 91.117, 91.131, 105.19

12. Class C Airspace Typical Dimensions 10,000’ MSL 4,000’ AGL 1,200’ AGL 5 nm 10 nm References: AIM 3-2-3, FAR 91.130, 71.151, 105.19

13. Class D Airspace Typical Dimensions 2,500 Feet AGL 5 nm References: AIM 3-2-5, FAR 71.161, 91.129, 91.155, 91.157, 105.19

14. To Overlying Airspace or 18,000’ MSL 1,200’ AGL 700’ AGL Class E Airspace

15. Federal Airways • Class E • Also Called “Victor” Airways • From 1,200 ‘ AGL to 18,000’ MSL • 8 Nautical Miles Wide • Chart Symbol: Blue Solid Line

16. VFR Weather MinimumsClasses A, B, C, D, and E Reference: AIM 3-1-3

17. Class G Airspace References: AIM Sect,. , FAR 91.126

18. VFR Weather MinimumsClass G Reference: AIM 3-1-3

19. Your Aircraft • How familiar are you with your ship? • Annual • Do your own “Pre annual” inspection including: • Inspect, clean and lube exterior structure including all pins, bearings, releases and gear well etc. • Removal of interior seat pan and panels • Inspect clean and lube cables etc. • Inspect condition and security of wiring, tubing and battery • Check functioning of all instrumentation.

20. YOU! • ARE YOU FIT FOR FLIGHT? • Had a physical lately • Gained a few pounds over the winter • Too busy to get in a little exercise

21. Sample Checklist • Pre Assembly - General • Tailgate opened & secured • Position Wing Stand • Position Tail Dolly • Put on apron • Clean/grease Wing Pins • - Fuselage • Remove • Lower Gear • Brake lever set HIGH SPEED • Clean and lube pins bearings

22. YOU! (cont) • ARE YOU READY FOR FLIGHT • Need some brush-up dual • Do you have a “thorough” checklist • Do you need to brush up on operating your flight computer such as up and down loading files • Do you have a flight simulator to help you with in-flight procedures and decision making • THE FLIGHT • Do you have a Plan • Decide what you want to practice or accomplish this flight • Keep your head in the game. FLY SAFE, HAVE FUN

23. Sample Checklist • Assembly -Wings Install left wing and engage main pin Install right wing PULL together with rigging tool - Horizontal Stab Ensure Trim Neutral Clean receiver plate Push tailplane onto drive pins Push leading edge down and engage pin Remove pin tool & store in cockpit T.E. Probe installed and taped

24. Sample Checklist • Grid • Tail Dolly -OFF • Power -ON • Instruments Checked and data updated as necessary • Volkslogger –ON • Pre Take-Off • Controls checked • Spoilers closed • Trim slightly nose down • Flaps set “-”1 • Straps and chute secure • Canopy closed and locked TAKE-OFF ONLY WHEN YOU ARE READY!!

25. Sample Checklist • Take-off • Lift off 40-50kts as conditions dictate • Flaps zero • Retrim • Off Tow • Gear up • Retrim • Pre Landing • Radio calls • USTALL • Flaps +2 for landing • 45-50kts approach speed as conditions dictate

26. Sample Checklist • Post Assembly • Tape wings and tail • Battery inserted, power checked • Tail Dolly on • Clean ship and canopy • Trailer prepared for retrieve • Pre Grid • Positive Control and Wing Pin checks • Flight computers programmed –Task and settings • Instrument checks • Radio • Parachute fitted and in cockpit • Food and water in cockpit

27. Sample Checklist • Post Landing • Download flight trace • Clean ship • Clean cockpit • Trailer fittings in place • Wing stands in place • Remove tape • Remove and stow T.E. probe • Disassembly • Ship on dolly & Gear up • Empennage put away • Wing pin removed • Separate wings with rigging tool • Remove and stow RIGHT wing • Remove and stow LEFT wing • Trailer Hook-up • Shell and gate closed and locked • Hitch secured to ball • Tongue Wheel raised and secured • Safety chains secured • Lights connected • Chocks removed • Have a beer, Bullshit then ??? LIFE IS GOOD!!