"Eric Greenwell has extensively revised and expanded his previous edition (written in 2000), with much more material and pictures. This new edition covers more types of powered sailplanes than before, emphasizing common methods and concerns, rather than things specific to only one model. In addition to Eric's experience, this guide reflects the experience of it's 12 reviewers from the USA and Europe. It is the most complete guide available today."
Pete Williams - ASA Mar-Apr 04 Newsletter
The Guide is presently available in PDF format for viewing and printing on almost any computer (56 standard pages - Acrobat Reader format). A commercially printed edition is planned for the future.
2 About this Guide
2.1 Acknowledgments
2.2 The author
3 Why Fly a Powered Sailplane?2.2 The author
3.1 Powered sailplanes provide
opportunities
3.2 Powered sailplanes add responsibilities
4 Preparing Yourself3.2 Powered sailplanes add responsibilities
4.1 Licensing and insurance
requirements
4.2 Read the manuals
4.3 Ask questions
4.4 Develop a flight checklist
4.5 Have a plan
5 Power Operation4.2 Read the manuals
4.3 Ask questions
4.4 Develop a flight checklist
4.5 Have a plan
5.1 Pre-flight
5.2 Before launch considerations
5.3 Starting the engine
5.4 Taxiing
5.5 The takeoff
5.6 Takeoff emergencies
5.7 The climb
5.8 Becoming a glider
5.9 In-flight restart
5.10 Landing
6 Advanced Power Techniques5.2 Before launch considerations
5.3 Starting the engine
5.4 Taxiing
5.5 The takeoff
5.6 Takeoff emergencies
5.7 The climb
5.8 Becoming a glider
5.9 In-flight restart
5.10 Landing
6.1 Self-retrieving
6.2 Wave flying
6.3 Taxiing nuances
6.4 Landing with the propeller extended
6.5 Landing with engine running
6.6 Operating from a tower controlled airport
6.2 Wave flying
6.3 Taxiing nuances
6.4 Landing with the propeller extended
6.5 Landing with engine running
6.6 Operating from a tower controlled airport
7.1 Ground handling
7.2 Launching without using the engine
7.3 Flying without the engine installed
7.4 "Proper" spoiler usage
7.5 Soaring
7.6 Contest flying
7.7 Badge and record flying
8 Power Emergencies7.2 Launching without using the engine
7.3 Flying without the engine installed
7.4 "Proper" spoiler usage
7.5 Soaring
7.6 Contest flying
7.7 Badge and record flying
8.1 In your manual...
8.2 Power failure
8.3 Accidents DO happen!
9 Sustainer Operation8.2 Power failure
8.3 Accidents DO happen!
9.1 Limited engine use
9.2 Self-retrieve limitations
9.3 Temptations
10 Safaris (Touring) Without Support9.2 Self-retrieve limitations
9.3 Temptations
11 Maintenance Considerations
11.1 Engine storage
11.2 Charging batteries
11.3 Tires
11.4 Testing the motor without rigging
12 Staying Safe11.2 Charging batteries
11.3 Tires
11.4 Testing the motor without rigging
12.1 Are you safer with a motor?
12.2 The culture of the "Low Save"
12.3 How is your memory?
12.4 Determining a "Minimum Turn-around Altitude" (MTA)
12.5 ELTs, cell phones, and other emergency gear
13 Appendix12.2 The culture of the "Low Save"
12.3 How is your memory?
12.4 Determining a "Minimum Turn-around Altitude" (MTA)
12.5 ELTs, cell phones, and other emergency gear
13.1 Where to get more information
13.2 Affording a self-launching sailplane
13.3 Instruments and gadgets
13.4 Final Remarks
13.2 Affording a self-launching sailplane
13.3 Instruments and gadgets
13.4 Final Remarks