FWI Free Introductory Flights
2025-06-21 10:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | Philadelphia Glider Council (PGC) Gliderport, 934 Route 152, Perkasie, PA, 18944, United States
FWI is offering free glider flights to eligible persons with disabilities. Come on out and have a great time, and soar like an eagle!
This event is made possible by the generous support of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

Dates:
Due to bad weather, schedule has changed:
Saturday, June 21st
Sunday, June 22nd
Each day: 10am – 5pm
Location:
Philadelphia Glider Council (PGC) Gliderport
Perkasie, PA

Helen Hayes Hospital Ride Event
2025-09-18 09:00 - 18:00 | Van Sant Airport, 516 Cafferty Road, Erwinna, PA, 18920, United States
FWI is offering glider flights!
We are hosting guests from the Helen Hayes Hospital. We need your help as volunteers to make this day a success.
Volunteers: RSVP & Sign-up Form
Location: Van Sant Airport
Erwinna, PA
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
9am – 6pm
(Rain date: Friday, September 19th)

Glider Pilot Ground School
2026-01-31 10:00 - 13:30 | Online
Please come join us for Glider Pilot Ground School.
TRAINING
Five Saturday sessions:
Jan 31
Feb 7
Feb 14
Feb 21
Feb 28
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 (Perkasie, PA), 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.

FWI Annual Member and Volunteers Meeting
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:30
Please come join us for
FWI Annual Member and Volunteers Meeting
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:30am to 12:30pm
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters Branch
Main Meeting Room
Address:
314 State Route 12,
Bldg. #3,
Flemington, NJ 08822
