6.5 - Simulated Off-Field Landing

Lesson Objective

During this lesson, the learner will practice landing the glider with minimum energy (i.e., speed) and getting it stopped as quickly as possible. 

Regulatory Requirement

Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): 14 CFR 61.87(i)(9)(Emergency procedures and equipment malfunctions)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(x)(Emergency operations)

Content

• Keep the glider in the air as long as possible, just above the ground
• Open airbrakes immeidately after touchdown
• Use wheel brake without locking up the wheel 

Completion Standard

This lesson is complete when the learner can consistently perform minimum-energy landings.