Glider Presentations to Non-Glider Pilots?

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:41:44 AM UTC-7, JohnDeRosa wrote:
I have the opportunity to present in March to a group of non-glider

pilots the joys of soaring. Have you done such a thing? If so, can I

leverage parts of your presentation? Please contact me. Thanks.



We are working on an outline of what needs to be covered in the 90-120

minute presentation. Some thoughts (not necessarily in order);



Overview

Add-on rating

Training

The club atmosphere

Badges and contests

Medical

CLGC & SSA organizations

Ship types (powered and not)

Instruments (mechanical, vario, etc)

Avionics (trending towards "glass" cockpits)

Resources

Conclusion



- John DeRosa

ChicagoLand Glider Council (http://chicagolandglidercouncil.com)

jhderosa at yahoo dot com

The worst presentation venue was a Rotary Club. Ten minutes allowed. Wish they'd mentioned that in advance.

Best was an EAA chapter, two hours at full tilt.

With a pilot audience, I'd examine who we are, where we are, and the development of our bird brain and how the rating will make a pilot a better pilot.

Then explain how we get it up, keep it up, and the possibilities. Need to check for changes, but that's the approach I use at coloradosoaring.org

Frank Whiteley

On Jan 8, 6:34*pm, son_of_flubber wrote:

What is this "medical angle" and why is it a "selling point" for soaring?

This revolves around not needing a medical for soaring, which you do
need for power. LSA doesn't need a medical?

On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:19:01 AM UTC-7, JohnDeRosa wrote:
On Jan 8, 6:34*pm, son_of_flubber wrote:



What is this "medical angle" and why is it a "selling point" for soaring?



This revolves around not needing a medical for soaring, which you do

need for power. LSA doesn't need a medical?

No, but an LSA rating is only good to 10,000 MSL. Can't get a Gold Badge with an LSA glider rating, legally.

Frank Whiteley