1d - Cockpit Familiarization
Lesson Objective
The instructor will teach the components of the cockpit, instruments and seating.
Regulatory Requirement
None
Content
- Use of Instruments
- Seating positioning
- Use of seatbelt harnesses
- Use of air vents
- Adjustment of rudder pedals
- Electrical "Master" switch
- Second Electrical "Master" switch for the transponder (ASK-21)
- Radio control
- Audio variometer
- Transponder
Completion Standards
When complete, the student will:
- Understand and explain all of the equipment above
Prerequisite Study
- Glider Flying Handbook (2024), Chapter 4; pages 4-1 through 4-22
- ASK-21 Flight Manuals
- SSC Cockpit Cards
- Transponder manual