Glider Ground School - Eastern PA

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-- Glider Pilots Ground School - Philadelphia Glider Council --
20-hour course in three Saturday sessions - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, January 13 - Saturday, January 27 - Saturday, February 10


*FAA Exam Prep - Flight Review Prep - General Refresher*
This course is not a simple review of FAA test questions, but rather an
in-depth look at the subject area concepts. It is designed to provide
fundamental knowledge important to safe and informed glider pilots.
Topics include: Weather services; Critical weather; Sailplane
aerodynamics; Effects of density altitude; Flight limitations; Flight
instruments; Pre-flight procedures; Emergency procedures; Off-field
landings; Aeromedical factors; Aeronautical decision making; Collision
avoidance; Sectional charts; Airspace; Cross-country planning;
Communications; Weight & balance; Pilot privileges; FAR's for glider
pilots; Documents & certificates; Flight maneuvers; From the eyes of a
DE - Q & A.

Cost: $90 - General attendee
$50 - Students (Full time academic)

Contact: Joe Beyer -

Location: Calvary Church, 820 Rt. 113, Souderton, PA

Sponsored by Philadelphia Glider Council, Hilltown, PA
Further information on PGC website - www.pgcsoaring.org