Glider Training
This course builds mastery in glider handling, thermal flying, and crisis management through real-world scenarios. Develop strong decision-making in the air, secure off-field landing techniques, and advanced soaring abilities suited for aviation experts. It equips pilots with practical knowledge for confident, safe flights in varied conditions, emphasising performance calculations, weather reading, and personal safety standards.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Glider Training offers a focused, hands-on route to safer and more assured soaring. You'll cover pre-flight planning, analysing local weather, and calculating glide ratios, speed-to-fly, and return heights. Gain skills in spotting thermals, staying centred in them, and cross-country flying methods. Master emergency responses, off-field landings, human factors awareness, and post-flight analysis to sharpen your personal limits and choices.
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Develop skills
- Thermal expertise: spot, centre, and exit lift smoothly for cross-country flights.
- Glide calculations: work out safe distances, speeds, and buffers for each trip.
- Emergency preparedness: prepare for off-field landings and tow or lift failures.
- Weather-smart flying: interpret METARs, thermals, and area patterns for stronger climbs.
- Expert planning: create tight flight plans and set your own safety thresholds.
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