Basic Principles of Airmanship
Gliding
Viking - A Conventional Glider
Tandem seats
Cadet sits in front
Winch Launch
Cable Release
Winch
Attach outermost
cable to glider
Viking
Launch
control
Winch
vehicle
Retrieval
vehicle
Winch Launch Procedure
Pilot’s Command
What Happens
“All Clear Above &
Behind”
Wing tip holder checks that there are no hazards above or
behind the glider and replies “All clear above and behind,
sir.”
“Take up Slack”
Hold up one finger
The signaler replies “Take up slack, sir” and signals the
winch driver by sending a series of dashes by light. The
winch driver slowly takes the slack up until the cable is
tight.
“All Out”
Hold up two
fingers
The signaler replies “All out, sir” and signals the winch with
a series of dots by light. The winch driver increases speed
and launches the glider
Launch Caravan
Aero Tow
Aero Tow only used at ACCGS
Viking – Instrument panel
Airbrakes
Vertical Speed Indicator
Why is this important in a glider?
Thermal
Sunlight heats
ground
Ground warms air
Warm air rises
Forming thermals
Cumulus cloud
formed by rising
area
Cold air
sinking
Wind
Warm air rising
(thermals)
Concrete area of airfield
Using Up-Currents on Hills
Area of
best lift
High ground forces moving air upwards
Cross Country Gliding
Hopping from one thermal to another
Cross Country Gliding
Cross Country Gliding
Vigilant – A self-launch glider
2 seats side by side
Self Launch (motor)
Vigilant – Safety Briefing Video
You will wear a parachute
Getting strapped in
Ready for Take Off!
Gliding Opportunities –
Horizons Unlimited Video
Progressive Gliding Training
Gliding Induction Course
You are eligible now
Gliding Scholarship
From 16 years old
AGT
Advanced Gliding Training.
Cadet Gliding Wings
Gliding Scholarship
GS Wings (blue)
Gliding Scholarship Solo
GS Solo Wings (silver)
Advanced Glider Training
AGT Wings (gold).
Solo Completed!
Gliding Instructor Badges
Gliding Instructor
(Grade 1/C Category Pilot)
Senior Gliding Instructor
(A & B Category Instructor).
Volunteer Gliding Squadrons
QUESTIONS?
Knowledge Check
• Name the 2 types of Air Cadet glider
• How is the Viking glider launched?
• What is the main difference between the Viking
and Vigilant?
• What is a thermal?
• How does a glider pilot use thermals?
• Where is your local VGS?
Knowledge Check
• What is GIC?
• At what age can you apply for a Gliding
Scholarship?
• What happens to the elevators if you move
the control column forwards?
Knowledge Check
• What do these badges represent?