Schweizer SGS 2-33A — Normal Procedures and Launch Emergencies

Daily and Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Canopy and latchesCONDITION, SECURE
ControlsFREE, FULL TRAVEL, CORRECT SENSE
Control connections and safetiesCHECKED
SpoilersOPERATE, LOCK CLOSED
Tow releaseOPERATES AND RESETS
Wings, fuselage, tail surfacesNO DAMAGE, FABRIC INTACT
Tailwheel or skid, main wheel and tireCONDITION
Pitot and staticUNOBSTRUCTED
Ballast and placardsCORRECT FOR OCCUPANTS

Rope Break Below 200 Feet Rope break or tow failure below 200 feet

Tow rope breaks or tow is released below approximately 200 feet AGL

WARNINGDo not attempt a turn back to the runway from low altitude. Land ahead, accepting whatever is in front of the glider.
NoseMEMORYLOWER TO APPROACH ATTITUDE
Tow releaseMEMORYPULL, TWICE
SpoilersMEMORYAS REQUIRED
Land straight ahead

Rope Break At or Above Pattern Altitude Rope break or tow failure at or above pattern altitude

Tow failure with sufficient height to fly a pattern

Tow releaseMEMORYPULL, TWICE
AirspeedESTABLISH BEST GLIDE
Landing areaSELECTED
PatternFLOWN, ADJUSTED FOR HEIGHT
GO TOContinue with the normal approach and landing checklist.
approach-landing

Approach and Landing before_landing

StrapsTIGHT
Landing areaCONFIRMED CLEAR
AirspeedAPPROACH SPEED SET FOR CONDITIONS
SpoilersUSED TO CONTROL GLIDE PATH
NOTEPlan to land long rather than short. Undershooting is not recoverable in a glider.

After Landing after_landing

Maintain wings level with aileron until the glider stops
SpoilersOPEN
CanopyAS REQUIRED
Clear the runway and report clear

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