AC 61-61 - Flight Test Guide - Part 61 Revised - Private and Commercial Pilot Glider - 1973

Sep 25, 2026

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Flight test guide for preparing for the Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Glider Rating under Part 61 (revised) of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Covers pilot operations, procedures, and maneuvers required for the flight test, including preflight operations, glider launches, precision maneuvering, critical performance speeds, flight at critically slow airspeeds, and accuracy approaches and landings for both private and commercial pilots. Includes a suggested flight test checklist for applicants and instructors.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages37

Reading Time1 h 33 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Applicant's Flight Test Checklist (Suggested)

General Information

Private Pilot Operations

Preflight Operations

Glider Launches

Precision Maneuvering

Critical Performance Speeds

Flight at Critically Slow Airspeeds

Accuracy Approaches and Landings

Commercial Pilot Operations

Preflight Duties

Glider Launches

Precision Maneuvering

Performance Speeds and Flight at Critically Slow Airspeeds

Accuracy Approaches and Landings

ED 083462 TITLE INSTITUTION PUB DATENOT EAVAILABLE FROM EDRS PRICE DES CRIPTORS IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT LOCUMENT RESUME Private and Com sercial Pilot:Glider.Flight TestGuide,Part 61 Revised,AC 61-61. Federal Aviation Agency(DOT),Washington,D.C.Flight Standards Service.73 36p. Superintendent of Documents,U.s.Government PrintingOffice,Washington,DC 20402(S tock Number5011-00068,$0.50) MF一$0.65 HC-$3.29 Aircraft Pilots;*Certification;Equipment;*FlightTraining;*Guides;Standa ras;*Tests*Glider Pilot This flight test guide assists the applicant and hisinstructor in preparing for the Private or Comnercial PilotCertificate with Glider Rating under Part 61(revised)of Feder alAviation Regulations.It contains information and guida nce concerningthe pilot operations,procedures,and maneuvers relevant to theflight test required for chat certificate.Preflight operations,glider launches,precision ma neuvering,critica.1 performance speeds,flight at critically slow airspeeds,and accuracy approaches andlandings both for the private and the commercial pilot are covered.Asuggested flight test chcck list is included.(KP) 30083462 AC 61-61 CE FLIGHT TEST GUIDE [Part 61 Revised] PRIVATE andCOMMERCIAL PILOT Glider 1973 U.5.DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,EDUCATION S WELFARENATIONAL IN5TITUTE OFEDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS DEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLYAS RECEIVED FROMTHE PERSON OR ORGANiZATIONORIGINATING IT PDINT5 OF VIEW OR OPINIONSSTATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENTQFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFEDUCATION POSITICN OR POLICY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 名FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONFlight Standards Service 达c FILMED FROM BEST AVAIIABLE COPY 上UU83462 AC 61-61 FLIGHT TEST GUIDE[Part 61 Revised] PRIVATE andCOMMERCIA!.PILOTGlider 1973 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONFlight Standards Service PREFACE Part 61(revised)of Federal AviationRegulations,effective November 1,1973,establishes a nejy concept of pilot training andcertificaion requirements,To provide atransition to these revised requirements,Part61(revised)permits the applicant,for aperiod of 1 year after the effective date,tomeet either the previous requirements orthose contained in the revised Part. AC61-39A,Private and Commercial Glider PilotFlight Test Guide,dated 1970,outlines theprevious requirements. This fight test guide,AC 61-61,has beenprepared by Flight Standards Service of theFederal Aviation Administration to assist theapplicant and his instructor in preparing forthe flight test for the Private and the Com-mercial Pilot Certificate with Glider Ratingunder Part 61(revised).It contains infor-mation and guidance concerning the pilotoperations,procedures,and maneuvers rele-vant to the flight test required for that certif-cate.A suggested flight test checklist is in-cluded for the convenience of those who mayfind such a checklist useful. In addition to providing help to the appli-cant and his instructor,this guide will be useful to FAA Inspectors and designated pilotexaminers in the conduct and standardizationof fight tests.Persons using this guide inconnection with private and commercial pilottraining and fight tests should also refer tothe applicable Federal Aviation Regulations;Airman's Information Manual;Flight Train-ing Handbook,AC 61-21;American SoaringHandbook;Joy of Soaring Manual;and per-tinent advisory circulars. Comments regarding this guide may be di-rected to Department of Transportation,Federal Aviation Admi:istration,FlightStandards Technieal Division,P.0.Box25082,Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73125. CONTENTS Page Preface ………………………………………………………………………………iii Applicant's Flight Test Checklist ……………ix General Information …………………………………………1 PRIVATE PILOT OPERATIONS I. PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS A. Documents and Records …………7 B. Weight and Balance…………………8 C. Weather Information …………………8 D. Line Inspection …………………………8 II. GLIDER LAUNCHES A.Ground Tow (automobile or winch) ………………………………

FAQs

What certificate does this guide help an applicant prepare for?

It assists with preparation for the Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Glider Rating under Part 61 (revised).

Which flight test topics are covered for both private and commercial pilots?

Preflight operations, glider launches, precision maneuvering, critical performance speeds, flight at critically slow airspeeds, and accuracy approaches and landings.

Is there a checklist included in the guide?

Yes. A suggested flight test checklist is included for the convenience of applicants and instructors.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Liam