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Document No.:G304C/AFM
Date of Issue: 12/01
4-4
Approved
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Ltd.
8
Refer to 2.
9
Check the function of the nose release mechanism (if installed).
After a hard landing, or excessively high "G" loads,
the bending frequency of the wings must be checked and the
sailplane carefully examined for any indications of damage.
Dismantle the sailplane and check surface finish for cracks. Look
for white areas (that may indicate delamination) at the wing spar
root ends, wing root rib fittings, landing gear attachments, tail
fittings, and all areas of concentrated loads. Also inspect the central
wing pin and tail attachments for distortion. If damage is found, the
sailplane should be grounded until any repairs have been
completed.
4.4
Preflight inspection
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Parachute correctly fitted?
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Safety harness correctly and firmly adjusted?
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Backrest and pedals locked in comfortable position?
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All controls and instruments within easy reach?
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Airbrakes locked?
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Control check?
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Free, full and correct movements of controls?
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Correct trim position?
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Canopy locked?
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Release check?
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Towline on correct release - correct weak-link?
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Set Altimeter!
