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Guy Byars wrote:
But it is useful to have that so you can set the trim correctly before takeoff. Not really. We operate two ASK 21, and frankly, I don't even know whether they have that indicator or not, although I've learnt to fly in them! If you know the ASK, then you know the correct position of the trim lever. If you don't know the ASK, then move the lever full forward and full backward, and then you know where the middle position is. This is good enough for takeoff, and once you're airborne, you'll have to retrim anyway. Stefan |
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In a few weeks I'll take my check ride in an ASK21. All of my training
to date has been in a G103. any advice? Other posters have told you there isn't much difference and it won't be a problem. They are probably all experienced pilots with many types flown. I expect that you are not. Don't take a check ride in a glider you have never flown. Get at least 3 takeoffs and landings in it to give yourself a fair chance on the checkride. Checkrides have very little to do with gliders, and everything to do with the pilot. If flying a different glider makes you even the slightest bit nervous, yeah, show up an hour early and get a pattern tow at least. Heck, I've personally never flown ANY two place aircraft without flying it at least once with someone who has flown THAT EXACT aircraft before. And I've hired test pilots three times to demonstrate and fly single seaters before I flew them (I've flown exactly three single-seat aircraft). It only takes one pull of the wrong knob to end up surprised, still on tow, but without a canopy... How about asking the DPE? There is no law against his flying with you for an hour of dual before the checkride. He's not the one who signed you off, so there'd be no conflict. $75 for an hour with a super experienced instructor right before your checkride? Sounds like a good deal to me! If I were an examiner, I'd be impressed by a cautious and methodical applicant... |
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