Re: Tom Knauff's newsletter

On Jun 30, 6:34=A0am, tkna...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> The newsletter quoted was a response to an earlier newsletter, which
> described a test first given at the Hartford, Connecticut SSA
> convention probably 20+ years ago.
>
> It was a ten-question test of things all glider pilots should know. No
> trick questions. Everyone would agree all glider pilots should know
> the answers. It was multiple choice.
>
> This same test and similar tests have been given throughout the
> country during conventions, CFI revalidation clinics, and seminars
> with the same results.
>
> Examples of the questions include:
>
> During a left turn on aero tow, which side of the towplane should the
> glider pilot see?
>
> A. =A0 =A0 =A0Left side
> B. =A0 =A0 =A0Right Side
> C. =A0 =A0 =A0Both sides equally
> D. =A0 =A0 =A0Which side does not matter as long as the glider is not
too=
 high.
>
> During a steep, continuous left hand turn, how are the controls held?
>
> A. =A0 =A0 =A0Left Aileron, right rudder, back stick
> B. =A0 =A0 =A0Left aileron, left rudder, back stick
> C. =A0 =A0 =A0Right aileron, right rudder, back stick
> D. =A0 =A0 =A0Right aileron, left rudder, back stick
>
> During an off field landing, what color farm field is generally most
> desirable?
>
> A. =A0 =A0 =A0Light green
> B. =A0 =A0 =A0Dark green
> C. =A0 =A0 =A0Dirt color
> D. =A0 =A0 =A0Color is not im****tant
>
> I believe you would all agree the test includes subject matter a
> glider pilot should know.
>
> Over the years, the average score by licensed pilots has been 37%.
>
> The glider pilot fatality rate is one of the highest of any activity.
> The demonstrable lack of essential knowledge is a major factor.
>
> If =A0=93Warren=94 does not like my choice of questions &/or answers,
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> he should make up his own list of questions he feels are im****tant and
> present them at his club=92s next meeting.
>
> The result, will be better educated, safer pilots.
>
> And, if you need help devising test questions, you will find lots of
> examples in "Glider Basics From First Flight To Solo" and "The Bronze
> Badge Book."
>
> Yes, selling books I write, and teaching pilots to fly safely is how I
> earn my living.
>
> The first Glider PTS was written after we trained the FAA author at
> Ridge Soaring Glider****t.
>
> Tom Knauff

OK, what are the correct answers, those are questions I have seen
before and they lead to a good discussion, but I would like to read
your opinion, always good.