Emergencies
Takeoff Emergencies The key to ensuring successful emergency management is the development of an emergency plan. Prior to takeoff, an emergency release point should be selected somewhere along [...]
Descent, Approach & Landing
Descent During descent proper engine management is essential. Good engine conservation practices require a gradual power reduction and conservative descent airspeeds. In fact, studies indicate that airspeed may be more [...]
Other Airborne Non-Emergency Signals
Turn Signal If the glider can not communicate via the radio, he/she can communicate a right turn by maneuvering the glider to the left and gently pulling the tow [...]
Federal Aviation Regulations for Tow Pilots
Sec. 61.69 Glider Towing: Experience & Training Requirements [Text in brackets added by the author for explanation] (a) No person may act as pilot in command for towing a [...]
Flight Training Syllabus
The following pilot qualifications are established as a guide. Clubs, commercial operators, and other soaring organizations may establish their own specific tow pilot qualifications in addition to FAA requirements. [...]
Is Soaring Safe?
Soaring Safety Is Soaring Safe? Soaring flight is almost exclusively a daytime activity and severe weather is generally avoided. Although flights can extend [...]
Soaring Books & Publications
Soaring Books & Publications For Student Glider Pilots Purchase Student Glider Books FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) For Private [...]