Glider Pilot Ground School

Please come join us for Glider Pilot Ground School.

TRAINING
Five Saturday sessions:
Jan 25
Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 22
Mar 1
Time: 10:00 AM until about 1:30 PM (Eastern Time)

REGISTRATION
Please register by contacting:
Phil Klauder
phil.klauder@verizon.net
Please send Phil the following registration information:
• Your Name
• Your E-mail Address
• Your FAA rating- are you a student glider pilot, a private glider Pilot, a commercial
glider pilot, a licensed power pilot?
• Are you an adult, or a school or college student?
• Where do you fly gliders, or where do you intend to fly?
• Please tell me if you would like to attend the sessions in person. Seating in the classroom is limited and must be reserved.
We will reply with instructions for making your payment.

LOCATION
Live in the Philadelphia Glider Council (PGC) Classroom, or Online – from the comfort of your own den.
All sessions recorded, and available for review.

TOPICS COVERED
Ground School Topics:
• Weather Services
• Critical Weather
• Flight Instruments
• Pre-Flight Procedures
• Sailplane Aerodynamics
• Effects of Density Altitude • Flight Limitations
• Emergency Procedures • Off-Field Landings
• Cross Country goals
• Aero-medical Factors
• Aeronautical Decision Making • Collision Avoidance
• Cross-Country Planning
• Sectional Charts
• The Airspace System • Communications
• Weight & Balance
• Pilot Privileges
• Federal Aviation Regulations • Documents & Certificates
• Flight Maneuvers
• Check ride Preparation

COST
Adult – $40
Academic Student – $25

See flyer for all details.