7.3 - Ridge
Required for Private: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(vi)
Lesson Objective
During this lesson, the learner will learn the techniques and risks of ridge soaring
Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): None
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(vi)
Content
- Procedure
- Approaching the ridge at the correct angle
- Right-of-Way rules on the ridge
- Hazards:
- Getting caught on the lee side
- Insufficient wind to maintain ridge lift
- Extreme turbulence
Completion Standard
The learner will understand and explain how ridge lift is created, how to climb in ridge lift, and how to apply the right-of-way rules of ridge flying.
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