Glider Pilots Ground School - Eastern PA

Glider Pilots Ground School - Eastern PA

Philadelphia Glider Council will host the 2006 Glider Pilots Ground
School. This course is designed as a tutorial for those prepping for
the Glider Written Exam, as a refresher for an upcoming flight review,
or as a general tune-up for experienced pilots.

Topics include: Weather Services; Critical Weather; Sectional Charts;
Airspace; Cross-Country Planning; Radio Communications; Pre-Flight
Procedures; Emergency Procedures; Off-Field Landings; Aeromedical
Factors; Aeronautical Decision Making; Collision Avoidance; Sailplane
Aerodynamics; Density Altitude; Flight Limitations; Flight Instruments;
Weight & Balance; Documents & Certificates; Pilot Privileges; FAR's
for Glider Pilots; Flight Maneuvers; From the Eyes of the Designated
Examiner.

Dates: January 28, February 11, February 18, 2006 - Snow Date -
February 25
(Topics spread over three Saturday sessions.)
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Merck Pharmaceutical Education Center, Blue Bell,
Pennsylvania (Near Plymouth Meeting, outside Philadelphia)

Fee: $90 (non-PGC Members)

Registration: Contact Joe Beyer -

Philadelphia Glider Council, Hilltown, PA.