August 2000

New Flight Rules.

The new Flight Rules as of 7/25/2000 have been published on the web and are included with the August billing. Here’s an outline of the changes/additions/deletions:

1) The Definition of Instructor has been changed to:
Instructor: CFIG as approved by the FAA.

2) Pilot Qualifications, Article D has been changed to:
D. A Member who has not acted as pilot-in-command of a glider for 45 days or longer shall undertake a Check Out with an Instructor.

4) Aircraft Qualifications, Article A, Subsection 2 has been changed to:
2. A Member with a student pilot certificate must have logged a minimum of three take-offs and landings in gliders during the past 45 days to operate the aircraft solo.

5) Aircraft Qualifications, Article C, (front seat), Subsections 1-7 have been changed and additions made:
1. Must hold a minimum of a private pilot-glider certificate.
2. Must have two flights of at least 2.0 hours duration solo or as pilot-in-command.
3. Must demonstrate ability to make accuracy landings by stopping at Heber taxi way.
4. Must pass SSA written closed-book cross-country exam (bronze badge).
5. Must have 40 hours acting as pilot-in-command in gliders.
6. Must have a G103 Check Out with an Instructor.
7. A Member with a student pilot certificate may fly dual with an Instructor.

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Maintenance stuff

The Grob has new front tires and tubes, and the 1-34 has a new skid and a new tail wheel. We also have a new rudder adjustment cable on order for the front seat of the Grob. Let me take this opportunity to make a couple of points.

Duty Officers