4i - Unassisted Takeoff

Lesson Objective

Although this is not required by an of the Practical Test Standards, nor is it required by 61.87 for pre-solo knowledge, knowing how to take-off without a wing-runner can be a useful skill to have.  The candidate will learn the procedures for a safe take-off without a wing-runner, and will learn when it is safer not to take-off without a wing-runner (such as from a CG-tow-hook only glider)  

Regulatory Requirement

• Pre-Solo: None
• Private Candidates: None

Content

• Position of stick and rudder before and during takeoff
• The hazards of unassisted take-off with a CG-hook equipped glider

Completion Standards

• The candidate must be able to take off the glider without a wing runner 

Prerequisite Study

• Glider Flying Handbook (2024), Chapter 7, Page 7-7 "Unassisted"