Landing Pattern

Overview

Returning an unpowered aircraft to a specific place on the earth’s surface is a rather complex three-dimensional management problem.  The landing pattern represents a set of concepts and procedures by which the glider pilot deals with that complexity.

 

Prerequisites

Turning Flight

Descent Control

 

Documents

Study Guide Landing_Pattern.pdf
Condor Landing_Pattern.zip
Reference Landing_Checklist.pdf

Reading/Work Assignment:

Flight Training Manual for Gliders – Holtz
Lessons 5.1 Landing Checklist
5.2 Introduction to the Landing Pattern