The Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF), the training and safety unit of the Soaring Society of America, has free videos and more at www.soaringsafety.org

I can also recommend Bob Wander's brilliant "Safer Soaring" booklet for a "Reader's Digest" style collection of his eloquent seminars and SSA Convention presentations. Short, to the point, from which you could develop training segments for students and experienced glider pilots alike.

The 10 topics include new concepts regarding airplane versus glider landing patterns, the surprising effects of a sinking airmass on high-performance sailplanes, towplane upsets due to glider "kiting" and much more.

Also consider Wander's "Learning To Fly Gliders" booklet, a concise syllabus for CFIG lesson plans, common student errors, etc. Typical Bob Wander writing excellence -- to the point, enjoyable to read for the CFIG, the student and for any pilot wanting a review.

For Towpilot initial training, initial endorsement and their 24 month re-endorsements per FAR 61.69, the only book written about towing gliders is "The Towpilot Manual."

Find all of these inexpensive booklets and many more at www.bobwander.com

Chat with Bob Wander at the SSA Convention in Reno, NV, FEB 28 - March 3, 2018.

Find me hosting the SSF Seminar on Wednesday, FEB 28 at 6 PM in the Atlantis Hotel ballroom and around the Soaring Safety Foundation booth in the SSA Convention hall.

Burt Compton
CFI, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
Marfa Gliders, southwest Texas.
(Over 50 years in soaring and always learning -- Hey, I'm still just the kid on the airport!)