Technical info

Question 1

Wing span of the Schweizer 2-33A

Answer 1

51 ft

Question 2

Length of the Schweizer 2-33A

Answer 2

25 ft 9 in

Question 3

Height of the Schweizer 2-33A

Answer 3

9 ft 3.5 in

Question 4

Schweizer 2-33A construction

Answer 4

The glider is all metal, with a fabric covering on the fuselage and tail surfaces. It has a one-piece canopy for better visibility. It is constructed by the Schweizer Aircraft Corporation in Elmira, New York.

Question 5

Wing area of the Schweizer 2-33A

Answer 5

219.48 Sq ft

Question 6

Aspect ratio of the Schweizer 2-33A

Answer 6

11.85:1

Question 7

Empty weight (basic weight) of the Schweizer 2-33A

Answer 7

600lbs

Some gliders may be heavier due to equipment additions

Question 8

Maximum gross weight of the Schweizer 2-33A

Answer 8

1040 lbs/1080lbs (Some future gliders will have a 40lb gross weight increase)

Question 9

What is the tow rope called?

Answer 9

DCCB-1800-YG Dacron rope

Question 10

What colour is the tow rope?

Answer 10

Yellow with a green strand called a tracer

Question 11

Weak link (tow rope)

Answer 11

A knot that is 18 inches from the glider end of the tow rope, where the rope will break if subject to excessive force.

Question 12

Minimum length for a tow rope

Answer 12

200ft
In Pac region, marked by BLUE tape at tow plane end
Used at fall/spring fam sites

Question 13

Training length for a tow rope

Answer 13

300ft
In Pac region, marked by GREEN tape at tow plane end
Longer rope helps reduce the risk of tow plane upset

Question 14

Cross-country length for a tow rope

Answer 14

400ft
In Pac region, marked by RED tape at tow plane end
Used for max 10 flights (each flight marked by red tape)

Question 15

Launch Control Officer (LCO)

Answer 15

The person responsible for the safe operation of all glider activity on the airfield, on the ground and in the air.

In Comox, they can be identified by the bright orange vest that they wear. They are normally stationed on a special observation stand.

Question 16

Air tow launch personnel

Answer 16

Launch Control Officer (LCO)

Hook up person

Wing person

Question 17

Hook up person

Answer 17

After allowing the Pilot In Command (PIC) to inspect the rope, they follow follows the PIC’s directions to hook up the glider to the tow rope.

They then move around the rear of the glider to stand beside the wing person and stand ready to relay the launch signals to the tow plane signaller.

Question 18

Wing person

Answer 18

They shall be positioned at the into-wind glider wing tip, holding it with one hand and shall be ready to raise the wing to the level position when so directed.

Question 19

Air Tow Launch Signals

Answer 19

These signals communicate the desire of the PIC of the glider to the tow plane without using words. Make them clearly, and be sure that you are using the correct signal. Also be sure that before you give a signal you have clearly heard the PIC give the corresponding command.

Question 20

“Ready for hook up”

Answer 20

Instruction given verbally by PIC after pre-flight check/weak link, rope and ring check.

Hook up person prepares to attach ring to the forward (air tow) hook.

The towrope shall not be attached to the glider until the occupants are properly secured, the canopy and door are closed and locked, and the PIC has given the “ready for hook up” instruction.

Question 21

“Open”

Answer 21

Instruction given by Hook up person requesting the pilot to open the release mechanism.

The pilot repeats the instruction and opens the release mechanism, holding it open until directed by the hook up person to close the release.