Evergreen Soaring

BLANIK L-23

N265BA

PREFLIGHT

All control locksRemove

CanopiesClean and inspect

Yaw strings (front and rear canopies)Check

BatteryInstall, secure, connect, test

DocumentsAROW

Front and Rear Seats

BatteryInstalled

Debris & TrashRemove

Rudder pedalsCheck

Instrument panelCheck

Radio - turn on / testCheck

Canopy release-safety wiredCheck

VentsCheck

Tow Releases / actuateCheck

SpoilersExtend

ControlsCheck

Trim (pull back stick and actuate)Check

BrakeCheck

Nose

Airframe symmetryCheck

Pitot tube - Clear / no damageCheck

Tow hook - no damageCheck

Left side of fuselage

Static port ( open / unobstructed )Check

ChockRemove

Tire pressure ( 37 PSI max )Check

Strut PressureCheck

Left Wing

FairingCheck

Leading edgeCheck

Spoiler (bottom)Check

Wingtip / skidCheck

WingShake

AileronCheck

Spoiler (top)Check

Fuselage

SkinCheck

Vertical stabilizerCheck

Empennage

Horizontal stabilizersCheck

ElevatorCheck

Trim tabs – do not forceCheck

RudderCheck

Tail wheel - ( condition / caster )Check

Fuselage

SkinCheck

Right Wing

SpoilerCheck

AileronCheck

Wingtip / skidCheck

WingShake

SpoilerCheck

Leading edgeCheck

FairingCheck

Right Side

Static port (open/unobstructed)Check

Canopy hingersCheck

POSITIVE CONTROL CHECK

(Full travel each direction with resistance)

AileronLeft / right

SpoilerOpen / close

ElevatorUp / down

Trip (Visually verify movement)Fore / aft

RudderLeft / right

TAXIING

CanopySecure

BEFORE TAKEOFF

AltimeterSet to field elevation

AirbrakesClosed and locked

BeltsOn and secure

BallastInstalled as Required

ControlsFree and correct trim set for takeoff

CanopiesClosed and latched

CableConnected to tow hook

Direction of WindCheck

Emergency PlanOptions

RELEASE

Clear left and right

Release (two pulls)

Verify tow release

Level / climbing turn right

Gear up and locked

PRELANDING

WindCheck

FlapsAs appropriate

UndercarriageDown and locked

Speed50 KIAS or as appropriate

Trim For approach speed

AirbrakesCheck

LookoutFor other traffic

Land the gliderT.L.A.R

L23 Data

Airspeed

VNENever Exceed Speed124 Kts

VRARough Air Speed86 Kts

VAManeuvering Speed81 Kts

VtMaximum Aero Tow81 Kts

VwMaximum Winch Tow65 Kts

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Min Sink Airspeed (Solo)37 Kts

Min Sink Airspeed (Dual)42 Kts

Best L/D Airspeed (Solo) 28:143 Kts

Best L/D Airspeed (ual) 28:149 Kts

Weight

Maximum Takeoff Weight ( 2 People )1124 lbs

Maximum Takeoff Weight (Solo)925 lbs

A/C Empty Weight (N264BA)723 lbs

Minimum Front Seat Solo Weight154 lbs

A/C Useful Load (N264BA)401 lbs

TIEDOW

Debris, trash, and gearRemove

PanelOFF

BatteryRemove

Control LocksApply

VentsClose

CanopySecure

Canopy CoverSecure

Wings (mid)Secure

Wings (tip)Secure

Tail Elevate

Tail Secure

BatteryOn charger in clubhouse

  • If you ground an aircraft, write"grounded", the date, and your name next to that aircraft on the whiteboard.
  • Notify the Maintenance Director or a Board Member as soon as possible.