Greetings from west Texas. I've received dozens of inquiries and I now have a response file to e-mail that lays out the checkride details and my availability now to March 31. I'm getting booked up although I will take two applicants a week. My offer is targeting folks that are very close to finishing their training and almost ready for their PVT/COM glider rating check ride or CFIG "add-on"/renewal/reinstatement. I'll also take students that are not so close to finishing but that will require extra training days at my regular rates.

A few folks thought the entire training course was free, but the offer simply waives my examiner fee and allows for free glider rental and free tows for the FAA Practical Test (aka "checkride.") Plus a free room for the checkride days you are here in Marfa, Texas. Saves you about $1,000 and hopefully motivates applicants to FINISH and earn their pilot certificate / glider rating. Don't be shy, e-mail your questions and we'll work together to get your glider rating done!

Burt
marfagliders at Aol dott comm
Marfa, Texas, USA


On Friday, November 30, 2012 4:45:32 PM UTC-8, Burt Compton - Marfa wrote:
From now to March 31, 2013, I'm offering free checkrides for FAA Glider (Private / Commercial applicants, add-on or initial) and CFI-Glider add-on's, renewals and reinstatements.



It occurs to me that many student pilots and transition pilots need to simply FINISH what they started, so here is the offer: FREE checkride means FREE tows and ASK-21 glider rental for the checkride flights. NO examiner fee. This offer does NOT involve any shortcuts. Your checkride (Practical Test) will be comprehensive and by the book -- the FAA Practical Test Standards for the rating sought. You can take additional training with us at Marfa or arrive with the FAR part 61 requirements met and your endorsements -- or we can help you finish here.



Applicants for the checkride can stay for FREE in my two bedroom guest house with kitchen and dining/study area, next to my home, just 3 miles from Marfa Airport (KMRF.) Total savings for the checkride and room could be about $1,000.



I'm hoping that my offer may help grow soaring and motivate you to finish that glider rating or renew your CFIG. Offer begins December 1 and expires March 31, 2013. First come-first served. Marfa is located southeast of El Paso on a grassy plateau (5,000' above sea level) near the scenic Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park. Airlines serve El Paso (ELP) and Midland (MAF) airports.



Send me your contact information and I'll respond PRIVATELY with more details and answers to your questions. "Someday" is NOW.



Burt Compton

Marfa Gliders Soaring Center, Texas