Thanks All. Half the class are certified power pilots and the other
half are primary glider students, so I haven't quite decided how much
of the written test to cover. I've always been inclined towards the
method of learning the material for what you need in your flying and to
pass the practical, and just studying the questions to get the written
done. I'm considering using the new Rusell Holtz books, if not those
then I'll probably use Knauff.
Thanks again
Gregg
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On Nov 17, 6:20 am, "Vaughn Simon"
wrote:
"Papa3" wrote in glegroups.com...





Vaughn Simon wrote:
wrote in message
roups.com...
I understand that the 'glider
flying handbook' (FAA-H-8083-13) is the official authority, perhaps not
the best one. What other books should I consider for a primary text.

For a primary text, I would look hard at what either Wander or Knauf are
offering. To that you will add (at minimum) the ASA or Gleim private pilot
test
guide, the FAR/AIM, and your local sectional. Go through the test guide and
your primary text in parallel so that all of the questions are covered by the
end of the course. Give a mock exam at the end of the course do not sign
them
off until they get 80%. There are some free test prep sites on the web, find
them and aquaint your students with them.

Vaughn

It depends on what you are trying to teach. If you are teaching in
preparation to pass the Private Pilot written, then the above is fine.

If you are teaching the course to improve the quality of the skills and
safety in your club or organization, then I would certainly do the
above but I would also look at topics such as:

- In depth discussion of PT3 (covered by Knauff but requiring more
"what if" illustrations and scenarios specific to your operation)
- In depth discussion of landing scenarios specific to your operation
- Significant focus on discipline and thought process, including
Judgement Training (from Knauff)
- A little more detail on the "flight envelope", specifically with
regard to limiting speeds and weight and balance.
- etc. I think the above is an unfair interpretation of what I wrote.

I would expect the "primary text" that I mentioned, along with the general
knowledge of the instructor, to cover the above subjects and more. It is also
important to teach the course in a manner that results in your students being
able to pass the FAA written test and eventual oral. If the goal was just
passing the test, you could dispense with the primary text and 50% of the class
time like those weekend ground schools do.

Vaughn