GPC 03 Pre flight Preparation Pilot Guide Rev 1
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GPC 3 - Pre-flight Preparation Pilot Guide Rev 1.pdf
The aim of this unit is to:
develop the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret required pre-flight information;
perform the outside and cockpit pre-take-off checks.
Apply standard checks reliably and thoroughly, by rote or by reference to a checklist, without undue delay.
Describe: the Weight and Balance requirement for the flight given the flight crew weights.
For a powered sailplane calculate: Take-off and landing performance; Forward and cross wind limits. Take-off distance.
Demonstrate: Switching on and off the glider’s electrical system; Setting the altimeter; Switching on the radio and setting volume / squelch Operating / avoiding the Press-to Transmit (PTT) switch.
A basic understanding of the parachute is also required if these are used. See this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Uis0N-hKY&list=PLw8r6ZtUaBydnUYCdnpwQ_bH3LMsxs0oU&index=7