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GPC 03 Pre flight Preparation Pilot Guide Rev 1

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GPC 03 Pre flight Preparation Pilot Guide Rev 1

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