Welcome to Sky Sailing, Inc at Warner Springs. We were established in 1959. You may find a lot more traffic than you have flown with. To deal with this increased traffic we have developed rules and safety procedures which you must become aware of. There is no minimum requirement of tows to check out, however you will find that we demand a high degree of proficiency. Rental of hi-performance ships is normally not allowed until you have flown here a few times, so that you get to know us and we, you.

Flight Check and Review

The area check out includes, but is not limited to; Logbook, license and BFR check, sign Lease Agreement & Release. To be sure that you have been given enough instruction by our standards the number of flights and time will be varied as to experience and ability. Some area check-outs can be done in one high flight, most require more. If you are a student there will be a lot of review. If you are not current, we will have to get you back up to speed.

You will notice that we do extensive student training and all tows use steering turns. Hence, you will need to be able to properly steer the tow plane. The actual flight will have you demonstrate your ability to be SAFE, use good JUDGMENT, show that you are competent to fly the aircraft with smoothness and accuracy. These areas are left open and up to the discretion of the check-out pilots.

We hope that if this is just a short visit or you are to become a new airport bum, that you enjoy all of our facilities. Sky Sailing welcomes you and any suggestions you bring from other sites are appreciated.

A few things to remember:

No aerobatics or flights outside a 10 mile radius without specific authorization by the Chief Pilot

No flying the ridge without a logbook sign off.

No deviation from the FAR's (except in an emergency)

No low approaches or landing prior to the white line

Rear seat check-out required

Authorization required to give flight instruction

You must be 30 days current to fly. You will always be required to present your logbook before every flight.

Please read posted rules and notices.

Do not go beyond the hill, or use spoilers on downwind/45 (except in lift)

No 360's or thermalling in the pattern or below 4000 MSL.

Do not block the entry to the pattern.

Please be considerate of our neighbors. Know minimum tow altitudes over the ground

Remain clear of fires and the fire bombers routes

Please complete the following:

Name:_________________________________________ Date___/___/___

All FAA ratings:_________________________ Pilot Lic #__________

Last Flight Review date___/___/___ Last Flight___/___/___

In addition to this written review, you will go over a few pointers and area familiarization, as well as at least one flight.

Use the back of this sheet for more room.

1. What are the minimum distances and visibility from clouds?

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What is a Biennial Flight Review?_____________________________

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3. Recency of experience is ...?_________________________________

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4. Explain positive control check:_______________________________

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Explain the ground references for the Mode  Veil:____________

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What do you hope to accomplish at Sky Sailing & how did you hear about us?________________________________________________

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Have you ever hand an accident, or had a FAA action against

you: no / yes (if yes explain on back)

Have you been "Grounded" or asked not to fly at an FBO or Club in the past 5 years?: no / yes (if yes explain on back)

I certify that the statements made by me on this form are true.

Signed:_______________________________________ Date:___/___/___

MEDICAL STATEMENT: I have no known physical defect which makes me unable to pilot a glider.

[ ] Signed Lease & Release agreements and understands insurance

[ ] Personally checked pilot license and BFR date due

[ ] Date of last spin training ___/___/___

[ ] Understands paperwork: sign-up, pay, logbook, number

[ ] Canopy cleaning, cushions, ballast

[ ] SSWS Tow procedures, field rules, and staging procedures

[ ] Weight & Balance by placard

[ ] Check lists: pre take-off including emergency, pre-landing

[ ] Speeds for sailplane (memorized)

[ ] Patterns

[ ] Minimum tow altitude 1,500 feet in glide range

[ ] Understands SSWS runways (1,2,3 and use of 08)

[ ] Understanding of the hazards of drug, alcohol, over counter drugs and smoking as well as the effects of and the symptoms of hypoxia and dehydration

[ ] Airspace, Mode C veil: requirements, altitudes, ground reference

[ ] Satisfactory understanding of FAR's & distance from fires

[ ] Land marks on map and from air, jet routes

[ ] Understanding of and need for collision avoidance

[ ] Take-off, tow, tow maneuvers, emergencies

[ ] Stalls, steep turns, and slow flight

[ ] Coordination & precision

[ ] Judgment and planning, clears in both directions

[ ] Proper use of check lists, spoilers and altitudes

[ ] Slips and landings (normal & x-wind) sign-off for x-winds

[ ] Roll out to a stop, with no wheel brake and full stick back (2-33) low energy

[ ] Pilot demonstrates good attitude & judgment

[ ] Review other areas from SSWS BFR form as needed

[ ] Read SSWS procedures handout & other handouts as needed

SSWS Pilot:_________________________________ Date:______________

Pilot signed off for:___________________________________________

Limitations:____________________________________________________