Ground School - Philadelphia Area

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Still some seats available ---

PGC Glider Pilot's Ground School

Philadelphia Glider Council sponsored Glider Pilot's Ground School.
Test prep for private and commercial ratings; refresher for an
upcoming flight review; things to think about for the experienced
pilot.

Session 1 - January 12 - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Session 2 - January 26 - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Session 3 - February 9 - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location: Souderton, PA (1 hr. NW Philadelphia)

This is not an "answers to the FAA questions" course, but rather a
deeper look at the principles and knowledge behind the questions.
Logbook endorsement for 20 hrs. of ground instruction. Qualifies for
FAA Wings program endorsement. Topics include:

- Weather Services
- Critical Weather
- Flight Instruments
- Pre-Flight Procedures
- Sailplane Aerodynamics
- Effects of Density Altitude
- Flight Limitations
- Emergency Procedures
- Off-Field Landings
- Aeromedical Factors
- Aeronautical Decision Making
- Collision Avoidance
- X-C Planning
- Sectional Charts
- Airspace
- Communications
- Weight & Balance
- FAR's for Glider Pilots
- Flight Maneuvers
- Preping for the Checkride

Registration Fee - $100. Contact: Joe Beyer at
Jbeyer2492@msn<dot>com
for reservation information.