Takeoff

Overview

Taking Off in a glider is the process of making the transition from ground vehicle at a dead stop to flying machine.  If you were to reverse the process of landing, you pretty much have the take off process.

 

Prerequisites

Landing

 

Documents

Study Guide Pending
Condor
Flight Plan Aerotow_Wings_Level.fpl
Replay Takeoff.rpy
Reference Takeoff_Checklist.pdf

Reading/Work Assignment:

Flight Training Manual for Gliders – Holtz
Lessons 2.1 Takeoff Checklist
2.2 Takeoff Procedures and Signals
2.3 Takeoff