Slow Flight

Overview

Slow flight is actually flight at very high angles of attack; close to the stalling (critical) angle of attack.  Being able to control the glider is this corner of its performance envelope is a required maneuver on your practical test.

 

Prerequisites

Airspeed Control

Turning Flight

 

Documents

Study Guide Pending
Condor
Flight Plan Turn_Poles.fpl
Replay Slow_Flight.rpy

Reading/Work Assignment:

Flight Training Manual for Gliders – Holtz
Lesson 4.13 Slow Flight