Glider Training
This course provides focused training in glider performance, thermalling techniques, and emergency procedures through scenario-based practice. Participants develop confident in-flight decision-making, safe off-field landing skills, and professional-level soaring abilities suited for aviation experts. It covers pre-flight planning, weather analysis, performance calculations, thermal detection, cross-country methods, and post-flight reviews to enhance safety and proficiency.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Glider Training offers a practical pathway to safer, more confident soaring. Key topics include pre-flight planning, local weather analysis, glide ratio and speed-to-fly calculations, thermal detection and centering, cross-country techniques, emergency and off-field landing procedures, human factors, and post-flight reviews to sharpen decision-making and personal minimums.
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Develop Skills
- Thermal mastery: detect, center, and leave lift efficiently for XC soaring.
- Glide performance: compute safe range, speeds, and margins for every flight.
- Emergency readiness: plan off-field landings and handle tow or lift loss safely.
- Weather-savvy soaring: read METARs, thermals, and local patterns for better climbs.
- Pro-level planning: build concise soaring flight plans and personal safety minimums.
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