ULK 3

Ultralight glider pilot training syllabus, winchman and flight rules for UL gliders

Text as of: 01. 03. 2012

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Content

TITLE 1. - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
TITLE 2. – THEORETICAL PREPARATION FOR PILOT QUALIFICATION
TITLE 3. – PRACTICAL TRAINING SCHEME FOR PILOT QUALIFICATION
TITLE 4. – PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR PILOT QUALIFICATION
TITLE 5. – EXAMINATION FOR OBTAINING PILOT QUALIFICATIONS
TITLE 6. – RE-TRAINING FOR A DIFFERENT TYPE
TITLE 7. – INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION TRAINING
TITLE 8. – TEST PILOT QUALIFICATION TRAINING
TITLE 9. – EVALUATION AND RECORDS OF TRAINING
TITLE 10. – TRAINING RELIEF
TITLE 11. – WINDER QUALIFICATIONS
TITLE 12. - APPENDICES

 

TITLE 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

1.1 This ultralight glider pilot training syllabus (hereinafter referred to as UL glider) determines the content, sequence, methodology of preparation and training on UL gliders. The use of the training curriculum by other operators is possible only with the consent of the LAA CR.

1.2 This training syllabus is binding for all students, pilots, instructors and traffic inspectors who carry out or conduct flight training within the framework of the mandate of the LAA CR.

1.3 Crews must be equipped with rescue parachutes, or the UL glider must be equipped with a rescue system during all flights above 1000ft i.e. 300m AGL and when circling in updrafts.

1.4 A UL glider intended for dual crew flight training must have full dual control and minimal instrumentation: speedometer, altimeter, variometer, inclinometer, compass, or it is possible to conduct training on a two-seater glider. The UL glider must be approved for training by an LAA Czech technician inspector. After fulfilling cv. 11 of the ULK 3 curriculum, students can be retrained and perform solo flights on a single-seat version of the UL glider, which is approved by the inspector technician.

1.5 The UL glider must have a valid technical license issued by the LAA CR and liability insurance for damages caused by operation.

1.6 A student can be included in practical training in the calendar year in which he reaches the age of 15, but he can only fly independently after reaching the age of 15. A pilot's license can be issued after reaching the age of 16. For persons under the age of 18, the written consent of both parents or legal guardians is required.

1.7 The condition for starting and carrying out practical training is a valid Class 2 Medical Fitness Certificate.

1.8 Training can be carried out in pilot training centers or individually by an instructor after approval by the traffic inspector. In the personal sheet, it is necessary to indicate in which center the training took place, for individual training, the written consent of the relevant traffic inspector is required in the personal sheet before the practical training begins. This traffic inspector will then conduct a pilot test.

1.9 The instructor conducting the training is responsible for following the procedures of the training curriculum.

1.10 The responsible person of the relevant pilot training center is responsible for compliance with the conditions set by the LA 1 regulation, the ULK 3 training curriculum, for the maintenance of the SFD, for the fulfillment
binding regulations and for keeping the documentation of the pilot training center.

1.11 Training within the pilot training center must be documented in the main flight book of the pilot training center. It must include each flight with at least the following details: flight date, SFD type, SFD license plate, crew names, exercises, flight time, number of take-offs.

1.12 The main flight book must be archived for the duration of the activity or the validity of the authorization of the pilot training center.

1.13 The instructor conducting the training must have available:

teaching aids and publications for training,
LAA CR regulations:
a. LA 1,
b. LA 2,
c. LA 3,
flight rules L 2, UL 1,
ULK 3 training curriculum,
a map of the Czech Republic with valid flight information,
Act No. 49/1997 Coll. and Decree No. 108/1997 Coll. to the necessary extent and valid wording.

1.14 During the practical training, he must have available:

1) means for providing first aid,
2) telephone for calling medical assistance,
3) extinguishing agents,
4) wind direction and strength indicator.

1.15 The instructor keeps training documentation in the form of a personal sheet during the training.

1.16 Before starting the practical training, the student must be familiar with ULK at least to the following extent:

1) technical description,
2) flight manual,
3) operation and maintenance,
4) pre-flight inspection,
5) on-board training,
6) important actions,
7) emergency procedures.

1.17 When evaluating students in the practical part of training, instructors are required to use the following grading scale:

1 excellent: no errors,
2 very good: minor errors corrected correctly and in a timely manner,
3 good: errors are corrected,
4 insufficiently: errors corrected late or not at all.
The instructor allows the student to proceed to the next exercise according to the syllabus only if the student manages the previous exercise.

1.18 The number of flights and hours in the training curriculum are minimal. The actual number of flights will be decided by the instructor based on the mastery of the required habits and skills by the student.

1.19 Before each practical exercise of the training curriculum containing new elements, the instructor conducts ground preparation with the student to such an extent that the student's perfect understanding of the exercise is ensured. Or whenever the instructor deems it necessary.

1.20 Until exercise No. 15, the student can fly a maximum of 2 hours and 10 take-offs during one flight day.

1.21 A maximum of 2 instructors may participate in the practical training of the student.

1.22 The student may not perform solo flights without the supervision of an instructor.

1.23 The student may not participate in more than one type of flight training simultaneously.

1.24 The final test is performed by the traffic inspector.

1.25 An instructor conducting training at an airport with an AFIS service must hold a valid aeronautical mobile service radio operator certificate.

1.26 Training is carried out in the sequence determined by these training curricula.

1.27 The training is conducted by an instructor with a valid license issued by the LAA CR.

1.28 The student's first solo flight is authorized by the instructor who led his training and has a comprehensive overview of the student's state of knowledge and abilities. The student must make the first independent flight on the day of the test, max. 1 hour after the test flight. On the day of the first solo flight, the student may perform a maximum of 1 solo flight.

1.29 Operation during training is organized according to Procedures UL-1 and this training curriculum. The instructor is responsible for compliance. Acquaintance with the operational regulations of the area or the airport regulations is part of the pre-flight and ground preparation before starting the practical training. The instructor is responsible for carrying out sufficient ground and pre-flight preparation.

1.30 If the student does not manage the prescribed exercises even after three times the minimum number of flights and hours, the instructor is obliged to ask the traffic inspector to check the student, who will determine the next training procedure for this student.

1.31 The student must undergo a check flight before the next solo flight after a break in flying longer than 8 days or whenever the instructor deems it appropriate.

1.32 Students who have practical experience of flying at ZK or MZK must, before starting the practical part of the training, undergo extended ground training under the guidance of an instructor to acquire the ability to safely control the sense of UL glider steering deflections. Without verification of this ability, the instructor may not start practical training.

1.33 Meteorological conditions during training must correspond to VFR flight conditions according to UL-1 Procedures and the flight manual of the given UL glider. During the entire training, the student's instructor is responsible for assessing the suitability of the meteorological conditions for the given level of training.

1.34 During pilot training up to and including pilot tests, the type of training UL glider must not be changed. If it is not possible to continue training on the original type, after familiarization with the UL glider and retraining on the type, training on the new type can be completed.

1.35 The practical part of the training can only be started after completing at least 21 hours of theoretical instruction, of which 6 hours of Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, 2 hours Building and Construction of UL Glider, 6 hours Aviation Regulations and UL Procedures, 2 hours Air Navigation, 2 hours Aviation Meteorology , 2 hours of equipment, 1 hour of Connecting regulation. The instructor is responsible for verifying and confirming the minimum knowledge of the listed subjects.

1.36 The area for conducting practical training with a UL glider must have minimum dimensions of 35 x 550 meters.

1.37 When training on gliders, the training must be carried out at the airport.

1.38 During practical training, the student pilot always occupies the seat designated by the flight manual of the relevant type of UL glider as the pilot's seat.

 

TITLE 2. THEORETICAL PREPARATION FOR PILOT QUALIFICATION

2.1. Theoretical preparation is the first part of UL glider pilot training. It is carried out by an instructor or lecturers with adequate knowledge of the given subject. At the end, participation in this training is evaluated and recorded by the instructor leading the training in the student's personal sheet. The sequence of theoretical preparation must be such that a correct understanding of the material of the given subject is always ensured.

2.2. Required scope of theoretical teaching:

2.3. Areas of required knowledge:

2.3.1. Aerodynamics and flight mechanics

Formation of aerodynamic forces when wrapping bodies.
1) Laminar and turbulent flow.
2) Continuity equation, Bernoulli equation, static, dynamic and total pressure.
3) Which devices work based on the Bernoulli equation.
4) Formation of lift on the airfoil, critical angle of attack and separation of streamlines on the wing.
5) Pressure distribution on the airfoil during normal flight.
6) Total resistance and its components: shape, induced, interference, friction and harmful.
7) What is resistance overcome in motorized and non-motorized aircraft.
8) What is the contribution of negative pressure above the wing and positive pressure below the wing to the total lift.
9) What is boundary layer.
10) Types of profiles, their properties and use in aircraft construction.
11) Means of increasing lift on the wing.
12) The characteristic shape of the curve of the dependence of the coefficient of lift and drag on the angle of attack.
13) Aerodynamic tunnel, diagram, meaning, methods of measuring values.
14) Polar profile, wings and airplane.
15) Velocity pole of the glider.
16) Aerodynamic and geometric twisting of the wing, separation of the current on the wing.
17) Static and dynamic, longitudinal and lateral stability.
18) Geometric characteristics of the wing, plan shape, properties.
19) UL glider center of gravity, center of gravity reserve, influence of centering on flight characteristics.
20) Control of UL glider, types of rudders, functions, advantages and disadvantages.
21) Balance of forces in steady horizontal powered flight, climb and gliding flight.
22) Individual phases of takeoff and landing.
23) The influence of take-off weight, altitude, temperature, wind direction on the performance of the aircraft and the required length of VPD when taking off in an aerofoil.
24) Balance of forces in a steady turn.
25) Slip and slip turn.
26) Load multiplier, flight envelopes, operational and numerical loads, safety factor.
27) Piloting technique in individual flight modes, fall arrest, max. speed, glide, corkscrew, spiral and landing.

2.3.2. Building and construction

Construction materials ULK.
Requirements for the quality of materials for the construction of ULK.
Types of stress on individual parts of the ULK structure.
Material fatigue and wear of the main parts of the structure.
Use of types of material in ULK construction, advantages, disadvantages.
Types of landing gear and their construction.
Electrical installation in ULK.
Certificates and tests of strength, used in the construction of ULK in LAA CR.
Construction supervision during the construction of ULK in LAA CR.
Scope of documentation for the construction of an individual ULK and for its operation.
Types of licenses issued by the LAA CR register, their extension and loss of validity.
Handling of ULK, disassembly, assembly and anchoring.

2.3.3. Aviation Regulations, Procedures

Who can fly to ULK in the Czech Republic?
Conditions for obtaining and renewing a ULK pilot's license.
Types of qualifications for flying with ULK and their acquisition.
Responsibility for compliance with the conditions for ULK flights.
Obtaining information by the pilot for the safe execution of the flight.
Breakdown and procedure of training according to ULK-3.
Height and space restrictions for ULK flights.
Avoidance rules, collision avoidance.
Interpretation of the terms ATZ, CTR, TMA, AFIS, LKR, LKP, TRA, TSA and flights in these areas.
Classification of the airspace of the Czech Republic.
Types of prohibited and restricted spaces and their activation.
Types of markings on the airport and VPD signage area.
ULK operation according to Regulation L 2.
Work with AIP, NOTAM, Aviation Circular, basic abbreviations, Aviation Act 49/1997 sb., Decree – 108/1997 sb.
Meteorological limits for flights with ULK.
Conditions for performing a VFR flight according to UL-1.
Regulations LA-1, LA-2, LA 3.
Conditions for the arrival of ULK at AFIS airport.
ULK pre-flight inspection.
Selecting a flight route, going around and flying over obstacles.
Separate operation of ULK, surface parameters and obstacle planes.
Traffic control, the right to withdraw the ULK pilot's license.
Procedures for setting the altimeter.
Conditions of use of the radio station in ULK air traffic.
Level, visibility, flight visibility.
Joint operation of ULK and other aircraft at AFIS airport.
Types of airports in the Czech Republic.
Basic conditions of ULK eligibility according to UL-2, part I.
Airlift and winch operation.
Signaling of the starter - flags.

2.3.4. Air navigation

Shape and dimensions of the globe, parallels and meridians.
Latitude and longitude, types of navigation while flying.
Time zones on the ground, use of time in aviation, UTC, CET, SEL.
Sunrise and sunset - shift in seasons.
Large and small circles on the ground.
Loxodroma and orthodroma.
Maps - scales, types of display of the topographical situation.
Comparative navigation.
Navigation preparation, calculation of times and speeds, wind effects.
Compass - its use, principle, deviation, declination, magnetic and geographical course.
Isogones, agones.
Solving a vector triangle.
Disorientation procedures.

2.3.5. Aviation meteorology

Earth's atmosphere, composition, vertical division.
Pressure, temperature and air density, course with height.
Pressure formations, air mass circulation.
Cold and warm front, occlusion, stationary front.
Wind, genesis, speed, measurement, turbulence and lee.
Vortex, autogyro, wave flow and its dangers for ULK flights.
Formation of thunderstorms, danger to flying.
Cloud genera and cloud types, their importance for flying.
Quantities measured during meteorological output, graph.
Saturated and unsaturated air mass, dew point.
Conditions for the formation of icing, critical points.
Determination of visibility, phenomena affecting visibility.
Basic meteorological abbreviations and codes.
Aviation weather forecasts, their names and meaning.
Importance of knowledge of meteorology for flying.

2.3.6. Devices

Aviation instruments and their distribution.
Measurement of static and total, Pitot and Venturi tube pressure.
Principles of speedometers, types, description of construction and operation.
The principle of the altimeter, description of the construction, adjustment to the given pressure.
Principles of variometers, types, description of construction and operation.
The principle and construction of a magnetic compass, errors and their compensation.
Principle and construction of a relative transverse inclinometer and a flywheel tachometer.

2.3.7. Connecting regulation

Radiotelephone connection, voice, speech, spelling alphabet, broadcasting of numbers.
Words and phrases.
Telling the time.
Establishing and ending a radio connection.
Test broadcast, readability scale.
Blind broadcast, priority order.
Air station and aircraft call signs.
Abbreviated aircraft call signs, corrections and repeats.
Emergency procedures, frequencies, emergency and emergency radio traffic.
Operation of aircraft in distress, operation of other aircraft.
Imposing silence, canceling distress.

 

TITLE 3. PRACTICAL TRAINING SCHEME FOR PILOT QUALIFICATION

 

TITLE 4. PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR PILOT QUALIFICATION

4.1. Exercise 1.: Familiarization flight.

Shutdown Altitude 2400 ft / 800 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor acquaints the student with significant orientation points in the vicinity of the SFD area or airport when flying in space. It also introduces the student to the behavior of the UL glider in different flight modes, demonstrates and comments to the student on individual interventions in steering, balance, control of flaps, air brakes, and demonstrates changes in flight speed and the UL glider's response to them. When flying around the circuit, it introduces the student to the shape and size of the circuit and important actions.

The familiarization flight is not evaluated by the instructor.

4.2. Exercise 2.: Direct flight, function of control elements.

Shutdown Altitude 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

The instructor demonstrates to the student the effects of rudders, flaps, air brakes and balance on glider control. It acquaints the student with the size of deflections needed to keep the glider in straight flight, and also demonstrates the effects of longitudinal balance, flaps and the glider's response to them. Training is performed in direct gliding flight.
Disciple tries, according to the instructor's instructions, to keep the UL glider using the rudders in a straight gliding flight in the given modes.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple is able to keep the UL glider in straight flight without significant fluctuations in speed, direction and pitch.

4.3. Exercise 3.: Turns with an inclination of up to 15º.

Shutdown Altitude 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor demonstrates to the student the correct execution of turns with a slight incline. Disciple tries to execute turns correctly and end them in the specified direction. At the same time, he tries not to fluctuate the flight speed, tilt and that the ball of the transverse inclinometer is in the central position during the turn. Part of the exercise is practicing making turns in given directions using a compass. Before each turn, the student visually checks the space in which he wants to make the turn.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple independently performs turns with a small inclination in the given directions without significant fluctuations speed and tilt, with the ball of the transverse inclinometer in the central position, including entering and ending the turn.

4.4. Exercise 4.: Turns with an inclination of up to 45º.

Shutdown Altitude 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor will demonstrate to the student the correct execution of sharp turns. It warns of the need to increase speed before turning the glider. In particular, he warns the student about the danger of losing speed in a corner. The instructor pays attention to the sequence of interventions when entering a turn, its comparison, draws attention to the danger of falling into a corkscrew or going into a spiral. He discusses the selection of the corkscrew and spiral only in theory during pre-flight preparation. He makes sure that before each turn the student makes a visual check of the freedom of the space into which he wants to make the turn. Disciple performs a check of the freedom of space, practices sharp turns with a specified inclination, speed, position of the ball and aligns sharp turns in the specified direction. Makes transitions from one sharp turn to another. End sharp turn practice at 1000 ft / 300 m AGL.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple independently performs sharp turns in given directions, transitions from one sharp turn to another - figure eight.

4.5. Exercise 5.: Fall prevention, flight speed, slides.

Shutdown Altitude 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor will show the student glides, fall arrest in straight flight and in a 30° turn and maximum flight speed. It warns the student about the danger of transitioning from a slip turn to a corkscrew, from a slip turn to a spiral and their removal. The instructor makes sure that the student thoroughly practices the glide, as the main condition for mastering the budget when landing in a limited space. The slide practice for the finals ends at a safe height above the ground. Furthermore, the student repeats the piloting exercise in the entire range at UL speed of the glider. It focuses on controlling the UL glider at low flight speeds, flying at the minimum safe speed with flaps extended and retracted. When flying at the maximum permitted speed, he makes sure to use a maximum of 1/3 of the rudder deflection. Disciple practices left and right glides, stall arrests and flights at the full range of speeds specified in the flight manual. End fall arrest training at 1200 ft / 400 m AGL.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple manages the launch of the UL glider into a glide, maintains speed, direction and levels the UL glider into direct flight at a safe altitude. Flight at the minimum safe speed, at maximum flight speed the student uses 1/3 of the rudder deflection with feeling.

4.7. Exercise 7.: Practice correcting faulty landings.

Switch off in the position of LA 2nd circuit turn at a height of 1000 ft / 300m AGL
Practice methodology:

Instruktor he will show the pupil the correction of a high alignment, a high under alignment, a float and a rebound. The instructor will give the student an intentional high alignment, high underalignment, float and bounce and let the student correct them. Disciple fixes high alignment, high underalignment, float and bounce.

Terms of fulfillment: The student is able to independently correct high alignment, high underalignment, rebound and float.

4.8. Exercise 8.: Landing in a confined space, dealing with emergency situations.

Cut-off height for confined space landing practice 1200ft / 400m above the center of the SFD area or airport. Cut-off height for training locked air brakes 1000 ft/ 300 m in LA 2nd circuit turn position.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor during take-off in an aerofoil in a climb and at different altitudes, he will explain to the student the action when the take-off is interrupted. When practicing landing in a confined space, he will demonstrate a maneuver to inspect the area, choose a circuit and properly descend to land. Landing in a designated area during dual control flights is performed with the altimeter covered. The length of the restricted area must be 400 m and in front of the restricted area there must be a free space suitable for landing in a length of 100 m. Instruktor demonstrates to the student a landing maneuver with the air brakes locked, fully extended and retracted. Lands in first third of VPD with fully extended air brake flaps locked. Disciple will learn to react correctly to a given situation and decide which maneuver to perform.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple it is capable of landing in the designated area and can handle the landing budget with locked airbrakes fully extended and retracted. The student is able to correctly describe the action when taking off and climbing in an aerotow.

4.9. Exercise 9.: Practice of driving aerofoils, descents in an aerofoil, fall prevention, practice of turning in specified directions and sharp turns.

Shutdown Altitude 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor the student will practice take-off in an aero-tow, horizontal flight and descent in an aer-o-tow. The descent is made in the vicinity of the SFD or aerodrome from steady level flight from 1850 ft / 600 m AGL to 1000 ft / 300 m AGL including turns. It will be performed by the student of fall prevention from a straight flight and in a turn with an inclination of 30°. Introduces the student to mistakes in piloting technique leading to falling into a corkscrew in a turn. Disciple repeats and perfects the execution of gentle and sharp turns and turns in specified directions.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple is able to take off in an aerobatics including descent, perform fall prevention and turns in specified directions and sharp turns.

4.10. Exercise 10.: Flight with covered instruments.

Switch off in the position of LA 2nd circuit turn at a height of 1000 ft / 300m AGL
Practice methodology:

Instruktor repeat with the student the behavior of the UL glider at different flight speeds and perform a flight with the student with the instruments covered. Disciple must maintain speed within a safe range even without the aid of instruments, especially its reserve during descent and landing. It must be able to make correct turns without a transversal inclinometer check and must maintain a safe speed in them.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple handles the UL glider while flying around the circuit without the use of instruments.

4.11. Exercise 11.: Check before solo flight.

Shutdown height approx 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL.
Methodology:

Instruktor the student will perform a check flight, during which the focus will be on checking the student's ability to control the UL glider in all flight modes. In particular, he pays attention to take-off, towing, turning and stalling, correct estimation of the landing budget, correct and complete alignment and mastering the glider's UL run-out. If during this flight he evaluates the student in all the listed elements with a grade no worse than 2, i.e. very good, he will allow the student to take the first independent flight. Before this solo flight, the student will discuss all the differences in the behavior of the UL glider when manned solo, especially drawing attention to the earlier disengagement at takeoff and a different landing profile with longer endurance and lower stall speed. If the student shows signs of stress and uncertainty before the first solo flight, the instructor will assign another flight in a double. The student's uncertainty is usually caused by a poor mastery of some element of the UL glider piloting technique. The first independent flight is generally permitted on the UL glider with which the student completed training and no later than one hour after the end of the test flight.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple it can take off in an aerofoil, fly in space, orbit and land.

4.12. Exercise 12.: Solo flights into space.

Shutdown Altitude 1800 ft / 600 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor before the flight, he will explain to the student the activity during take-off interruption at different heights. After completing the test flight will be done by student one taking off in an aerotow to an area where he practices straight flights and turns according to the instructions of the instructor, who observes and evaluates the flight from the ground. The flight in space is completed by entering the circle at 1000 ft / 300 m AGL. If there are no obvious piloting errors during this flight, the instructor will allow further flights of this exercise on the following days. Radio communication between instructor and student is recommended.

Terms of fulfillment: Rating 1 to 2 according to the scale.

4.13. Exercise 13.: Control flight.

Shutdown Altitude 1000 ft / 300 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

After successfully completing the next four separate flights of the previous exercise, he will perform instructor with student control flight, during which he verifies the acquisition of correct habits in the student's piloting technique. Additional control flights are carried out by the instructor at his discretion, in accordance with the quality of the flights performed and breaks in flying.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple it can take off in an aerotow, circle flight and land.

4.14. Exercise 14.: Individual flights around the circuit.

Switch off in the position of LA 2nd circuit turn at a height of 1000 ft / 300m AGL
Practice methodology:

Disciple performs individual flights around the circuit to consolidate habits in piloting technique. Radio contact with an instructor on the ground who monitors and evaluates flights is recommended.

Terms of fulfillment: Rating 1 to 2 in all elements.

4.15. Exercise 15.: Landing in a confined space.

Switch off above the center of the SFD area or airport at a height of 1200 ft / 400m AGL
Practice methodology:

Disciple lands in the designated area with sails. After each successful landing, make a new delineation of the limited space in a different direction. Radio contact with an instructor on the ground who monitors and evaluates flights is recommended.

Terms of fulfillment: Disciple landed in the designated area. Rating 1 to 2 in all elements.

4.16. Exercise 16.: Centering into the rising currents.

Shutdown Altitude 2500 ft / 800 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor the student performs centering in updrafts, circling practice, leaving the climb with a new tie-up and centering in the updraft with other gliders. Disciple after finishing the training, it will arrive at the SFD area or the airport and enter the circle at 1000 ft / 300 m AGL.

Terms of fulfillment: Rating 1 to 2 in all elements.

4.17. Exercise 17.: Separate thermal flight in the area of ​​the SFD area or airport.

Shutdown Altitude 2500 ft / 800 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

Disciple must have the SFD area or the take-off airport in sight and on the glide path during the flight. After completing the training, he will arrive at the SFD area or the airport and enter the circle at 1000 ft / 300 m AGL. Radio contact with an instructor on the ground who monitors and evaluates the flight is recommended.

Terms of fulfillment: Rating 1 to 2 in all elements.

4.18. Exercise 18.: Practice navigation flight with a length of min. 100 km.

A navigational flight along a triangular route with two turning points with a minimum length of 100 km and a minimum duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. All conditions must be met. In the case of using a UL glider, perform a flight using updrafts. In the case of using a UL aircraft, perform a flight with a variable flight height, simulate a climb, glide and make a stopover on a foreign SFD area or at a foreign airport. During the flight, choose an area and practice landing in the terrain. The UL aircraft is controlled by a student under the supervision of an instructor.
Practice methodology:

Instruktor assigns the student a route with turning points and, in the case of a flight with a UL aircraft, with a stopover at a foreign SFD area or at a foreign airport. Disciple under the supervision of the instructor, complete navigation preparation for the flight along the specified route. Instruktor will check the preparation. The condition for completing the task is the student's ability to pilot safely and at the same time correctly navigate the track. In case of loss of orientation or major deviations from the planned flight path, the flight must be evaluated as incomplete.

Terms of fulfillment: Rating 1 to 3 in piloting and navigation techniques.

4.19. Exercise 19.: Local thermal flights.

Recommended shutdown altitude 2500 ft / 800 m AGL.
Practice methodology:

During these years disciple perfects piloting technique while centering into thermal updrafts and circling in updrafts under the supervision of an instructor on the ground.

Terms of fulfillment: Rating 1 to 2.

 

TITLE 5. PILOT QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION

5.1. The exam can be taken after completion of theoretical and practical training.

The theoretical part of the test can be done at any time during the training, but not before the first solo flight. The theoretical exam is valid for 90 days. After the validity has expired, the theory test must be repeated. The test is conducted by a traffic inspector whose share did not exceed 50% of the practical training.

5.1.1. Theory

By an approved test at a designated test center. The result of the theory test will be confirmed by the ULL or ULK operation inspector in the pupil's personal sheet. The theoretical part precedes the practical. In case of failure, the test can be repeated after 14 days at the earliest.

5.1.2. Practice

The practical part of the exam is carried out after successful completion of the theoretical part of the exam confirmed in the pupil's personal sheet during the period of validity of the theoretical exam. The practical test must include at least two flights in two with a minimum duration of 20 minutes.
One flight with a traffic inspector in space, cut-off height 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL during which the examiner verifies the level of the student's piloting technique in the scope of exercises prescribed by the training curriculum.
Second flight with traffic inspector, cut-off height 1000 ft / 300 m AGL during which the examiner verifies the level of pilotage technique while flying the circuit with handling of emergency cases.

5.1.3. The theoretical and practical part of the exam can be repeated a maximum of 4 times.

In the event that the maximum number of attempts is exhausted, the applicant will be assigned the necessary scope of additional training.

5.1.4. Terms of fulfillment

Rating 1 to 3 in the practical part of the exam, in the theoretical part the prescribed number of points achieved. The traffic inspector records the result of the test in the pupil's personal sheet.

 

TITLE 6. RE-TRAINING FOR A DIFFERENT TYPE

6.1. A pilot who holds a valid glider or UL glider pilot's license can be included in the training, or a student when changing the training UL glider.

6.2. Traffic inspectors and ULK test pilots can retrain themselves to another type.

6.3. Before starting the practical part of the retraining, the pilot or student must be familiarized with the material and technical part of the UL glider to the following extent:

1) technical description,
2) flight manual,
3) operation and maintenance,
4) pre-flight inspection,
5) on-board training,
6) important actions,
7) performances, controllability,
8) emergency procedures.
The instructor is responsible for verifying the pilot's or student's knowledge.

6.4. The retraining of a ULK pilot to another type of ULK is carried out by an instructor who is retrained for the given type, or by a test pilot.

The retrainer is responsible for determining the scope of the theoretical and practical part of the retraining so that the condition of safe handling of the new type by the pilot is met. For single-seat ULKs, it is necessary to first perform a check flight with an instructor on a two-seater training ULK. The retraining instructor will decide whether to conduct a check flight based on the pilot's flight status. Based on the results of this check flight, the instructor then decides if the retrained pilot is capable of transitioning to a single-seat ULK.

6.5. For types of similar flight characteristics, the retraining instructor decides on the extent of the retraining curriculum, at least there must be a familiarization flight and landing in a restricted area.

6.6. Practical training.

6.6.1. Exercise 6/1. Cut-off height 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL above the SFD area or airport, the pilot will practice the use of flaps, air brakes, rudder effects, balance in straight flight and in turns, stalling in straight flight and in 30° turns, glides, inclusion in circuit and landing.

6.6.2. Exercise 6/2. Cut-off altitude 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL, piloting technique training.

6.6.3. Exercise 6/3 Cut-off height 1200 ft / 400 m AGL and landing in a confined space, the first two flights should be made with VPD heading. After their successful completion, mark the beginning and end of the defined space in a direction other than the VPD.

6.6.4. Exercise 6/4 Cut-off altitude at 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL and piloting technique practice.

6.6.5. Exercise 6/5 Shutdown Altitude 1200 ft / 400 m AGL confined space landings are made with the altimeter covered.

6.6.6. Exercise 6/6 Cut-off altitude 3000 ft / 1000 m AGL, piloting technique training.

6.6.7. Exercise 6/7. Cut-off height 1200 ft / 400 m AGL and landing in a confined space, the first two flights should be made with VPD heading. After their successful completion, mark the beginning and end of the defined space in a direction other than the VPD.

6.7. Terms of fulfillment:

The pilot is graded 1 to 3 for the exercise.

 

TITLE 7. INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION TRAINING

7.1. Requirements for inclusion in training:

1) Age at least 20 years,
2) Knowledge of the Czech language, spoken and written,
3) On UL gliders or gliders flown min. 100 hours, of which 50 hours of independent flight time on UL gliders,
4) Successful examination of theoretical knowledge,
5) Successful execution of a check flight with the chief traffic inspector,
6) Continuous pilot experience of 5 years.

7.2. The training of the instructor is carried out by the traffic inspector in an instructor course led by the chief traffic inspector.

7.3. Training is carried out on UL gliders registered in the LAA CR register, or on gliders registered in the ÚCL register.

1) The training will begin with a check flight into space to determine the level of the applicant's piloting technique.
2) Applicants participate in the AFIS service, operation and maintenance of equipment, keeping documentation and other activities necessary for obtaining qualifications and experience in instructor practice.
3) Training is carried out on two-seater UL gliders with fully functional dual control from the rear seat.
4) Applicants keep a personal file from the start of training.

7.4. Syllabus of the instructor's theoretical training.

  • Syllabus of ULK 3 training, filling out training documentation 1 hour
  • Training methodology 3 hours
  • Conducting ground pre-flight preparation and flight analysis 1 hour
  • The human factor, its influence on the approach to the student and vice versa, stress and behavior in emergency situations 1 hour
  • Aerodynamics and flight mechanics 4 hours
  • Aviation Regulations and Procedures 5 hours
  • Aviation meteorology 5 hours
  • Construction and construction of ULK 4 hours
  • Air navigation 4 hours
  • Instruments 2 hours
  • Connecting prescription 1 hour
  • Analysis of air accidents 4 hours

7.5. Practical training.

7.6. Terms of fulfillment:

7.6.1. Theoretical knowledge:

Demonstrate theoretical knowledge with an approved test and meet the required number of points. Prove before a three-member examination board appointed by the Chief Operations Inspector the ability to teach aviation subjects and correctly explain the individual elements of piloting technique with a warning of possible errors and their consequences.

7.6.2. Practical skills:

Prove to the traffic inspector mastery of all elements of piloting technique required for pilot qualification, but with a rating of 1 to 2, i.e. very good practical skills. They must demonstrate these skills when piloting from the instructor's seat. In addition, he must demonstrate during the flight the ability to correctly qualify the piloting errors simulated by the traffic inspector and classify their severity in accordance with the rating scale.

 

TITLE 8. TEST PILOT QUALIFICATION TRAINING

8.1. Requirements for inclusion in training:

1) Age at least 18 years,
2) At least 200 hours flown, of which 50 hours on UL gliders,
3) Before starting the course, fly the training course with an operations inspector with a test pilot qualification.

8.2. Practical training:

8.3. The training is carried out in the form of a course, led by the chief operation inspector, consisting of a theoretical and a practical part.

8.4. The theoretical part of the course in the scope of at least 8 hours:

1) UL inspection of the glider before the flight,
2) performance, stability, controllability, speed, center of gravity and center of gravity,
3) sequence of test flights,
4) flight protocol,
5) filling out the flight manual.

8.5. The practical part of the course includes the following conditions:

1) demonstration of the ability to perform a technical check before the flight,
2) proving the ability to determine the center of gravity of a glider UL by weighing and calculating,
3) demonstration of the ability to systematically verify the characteristics and performance of a UL glider according to the individual requirements of the flight protocol on an unknown type without prior retraining,
4) demonstrating the ability to correctly evaluate the flight characteristics of a UL glider,
5) demonstration of the ability to propose structural changes and modifications to achieve the required flight characteristics of the UL glider.

 

TITLE 9. ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING RECORDS

9.1. The instructor evaluates the student's knowledge and skills in writing in the student's personal sheet together with a record of the execution of individual exercises.

9.2. During double flights, the instructor evaluates the individual elements of piloting, which the student analyzes after the flight and evaluates the mistakes made by the student. The resulting grade for the year is recorded in the pupil's personal sheet.

9.3. During solo flights, the instructor monitors the student's flight and evaluates and analyzes all visible deviations after landing.

9.4. Theoretical preparation is evaluated on a "passed" or "failed" scale.

9.5. Practical training is evaluated on a four-level scale:

The final grade for the entire flight is given by the worst grade for the individual element of pilotage given by the instructor during the flight.

9.6. Elements assessed during practical training:

1) Pre-flight inspection – completeness, sequence.
2) Pilot actions – completeness, sequence.
3) Control of steering freedom and rudder function.
4) Checking the area before take-off.
5) Maintaining direction during take-off and take-off.
6) Technique of piloting in an aerofoil.
7) Entering a turn - slip, slide, flight speed.
8) Maintaining a turn - slip, slide, airspeed.
9) Ending a turn - ending in direction, slip, slide, flight speed.
10) Fall prevention.
11) Slip – speed and direction.
12) Size of rudder deflections – coordination and smoothness of steering interventions.
13) Circuit – compliance with size and shape.
14) Inspection of the area before landing - marking, signalling, radio correspondence.
15) Correct budget estimation, correcting an incorrect budget.
16) Landing - speed of approach, corrections of errors when landing, floating or bouncing.
17) Crosswind Landing.
18) Maintaining direction and pitch after landing.

 

TITLE 10. TRAINING RELIEF

10.1. The holder of a glider pilot's license after retraining for a UL glider will take a theoretical and practical test of a UL glider pilot.

10.2. An airplane pilot, military pilot, commercial pilot, transport pilot, motor glider pilot, autogyrocraft pilot, helicopter pilot, MZK and ZK must complete the entire ULK piloting technique syllabus. Navigation training may be waived.

10.3. A glider pilot with an instructor rating may obtain a UL glider instructor qualification:

1) By retraining on a UL glider, individual exercises will be recorded in the personal sheet
2) At the end, he will conduct the theoretical and practical exam of the ULK instructor.

10.4. A ULL test pilot qualification holder and a ULK pilot at the same time does not have to complete test pilot training.

10.5. If the holder of another qualification is granted relief for the award of the ULK qualification:

The instructor keeps a personal sheet for all applicants from the beginning of the training, and at the end they take the theoretical and practical test of a pilot or ULK instructor.
In order to issue a pilot's license, the applicant documents the individual exercises entered in the personal sheet, the final theoretical and practical exam in the LAA CR register. 2nd class medical certificate, of medical fitness, one color photograph, copy of pilot's license with required qualifications.

 

TITLE 11. WINDER QUALIFICATIONS

11.1. At least 18 years of age

11.2. Required experience:

The applicant will perform at least 50 lifts on the winch under the supervision of a winch operator, who will keep a record of the practice in a personal sheet.

11.3. Winch test:

1) The test is carried out by a ULK operation inspector with a winch qualification.
2) The theoretical part includes verification of knowledge of winch operation and maintenance and knowledge of regulations and directives relating to winch operation.
3) The practical part includes the preparation of the winch for operation and the execution of two winch take-offs.

11.4. The test of the winder is confirmed by the examining inspector of the operation of the ULK in the personal sheet.

11.5. On the basis of the identity card, the register of the LAA CR will issue a winchman's card.

11.6. If the applicant holds a winch qualification entered in the glider pilot's flight logbook, the LAA ČR register will issue a winch license administratively.

 

TITLE 12. APPENDICES

12.1. Personal letter