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402.02 Glider Handling Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations

402.02 Glider Handling Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations. Main Teaching Points. Ground Handling Purpose of weather briefs/operational briefs Supervisory personnel on the airfield and their responsibilities Tow ropes

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402.02 Glider Handling Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations

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  1. 402.02 Glider Handling Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations

  2. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Main Teaching Points • Ground Handling • Purpose of weather briefs/operational briefs • Supervisory personnel on the airfield and their responsibilities • Tow ropes • Manufacturer’s wind limits for the 2-33A • How to use a crosswind chart • Purpose of pre-flight preparation and inspection of gliders

  3. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Ground Handling • by hand: preferred direction of glider to be backwards, pushing on struts or leading edge of the wing with a person lifting the tail • by vehicle rope tow: min 30 feet long rope, max 6 gliders at once (less in high winds or rough terrain) • tow bar: only when approved • **movements around obstacles shall have the wing tips manned to ensure clearance

  4. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Ground Handling • field safety • very important to listen to the LCO and have good situational awareness to all the potential hazards around the airfield • no lying down, reading, etc • don’t move gliders to launch areas without clearance • when unsure, ask • LCO is stationed at the LCO stand, wears an orange vest, and uses green and red signs to clear/stop gliders • communication is key!

  5. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Ground Handling • high winds precautions and hazards • extra care should be taken when dealing with gliders in high wind scenarios • control locks on • pushing backwards • extra crew pushing glider and manning the wing tips • these precautions could also be applied to prop or jet blast areas

  6. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Purpose of weather briefs and operational briefs • prior to taking part in any flying activities, all members participating within the ACGP shall be properly briefed on the particulars of the operation for example: runway(s) in use, crews, equipment, emergency of the day… • have current weather forecast information available at the launch site to allow everyone to make informed decisions about the flight and improve on flight safety

  7. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Supervisory personnel on the airfield and their responsibilities • Launch Control Officer are the safe and efficient manager of aircraft and personnel  • RGS Flight Commanders or Gliding Site Commanders • Regional variation: Emergency Response Officers and Supervisors of Flying are regional examples of extra positions not outlined in the 242 that are added to reduce the work load of the LCO to improve the effectiveness of the operation

  8. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Tow ropes • Dacron DCCB-1800-YG • yellow with a green tracer • use rope from supply system only! • it has a certified breaking strength not greater than twice the max glider operating weight • Knot weak link – not less than 80% max glider operating weight, not more than 1200lbs • minimum length is 200 feet • in Pacific we use 300 feet for training C182 end Glider end

  9. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Understanding Wind Limits

  10. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Manufacturer’s wind limits for the 2-33A

  11. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations How to use a Transport Canada crosswind chart

  12. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Purpose of pre-flight preparation and inspection of gliders • before every pilot takes to the skies they first prepare for the planned flight just to be safe • this includes but is not limited to trip planning considerations (weather, route, airspace…) • as well as Daily Inspection and an additional quicker inspection (called a “walk-around”) just before they take off to double check the state of the glider

  13. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Review • What is the preferred way to move gliders? • Backwards, pushing by hand • When must the wingtips be manned? • Both wingtips must be manned when maneuvering near obstacles (hangars, other aircraft, etc) • Before you move a glider, what is required? • Permission (green sign) from the LCO • Who must attend the operational briefing? • All aircrew/participating personnel. • What is the minimum length for air tow rope? What length is used for training in Pacific? • 200 feet minimum, 300 feet for training in Pacific.

  14. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Review Fill in the blanks on the wind limitations chart.

  15. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Review Use the wind limitations chart to determine if the winds are in limits or not. Runway 36, winds 010º@15 knots Runway 36, winds 050º@20 knots Runway 18, winds 230º@15 knots Runway 18, winds 110º@5 knots Runway 30, winds 360º@15 knots

  16. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Review Use the wind limitations chart to determine if the winds are in limits or not. Aircraft with a stalling speed of 30 mph. Aircraft with a stalling speed of 40 knots. Aircraft with a stalling speed of 45 mph Aircraft with a stalling speed of 35 knots.

  17. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Review • 6. What are some of the things that a pilot must do before flight? • pre-flight planning (route, weather, etc) • Daily inspection • Walk-Around

  18. 402.02 Air Cadet Gliding Program (ACGP) Operations Next Class: Speed Ranges and Weight & Balance Calculations

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