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Old July 29th 06, 04:56 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Chuck Peterson
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Default Newbie glider pilot finally got to fly

Thanks John.. looks like a good starting point.

Chuck

"John Naas" wrote in message
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Chuck, goog luck to you too. The reading list included:
1. Glider Basics: From First Fligth to Solo. Thomas Knauff. (This
is the main course book with selt-test questions and answers.)
2. Accident Prevention Manual for Glider Pilots. Thomas Knauff &
Doris Grove.
3. Federal Aviation Regualtions for Sailplane Pilots. Doris Grove

John in Burke, VA



"Chuck Peterson" charles.petersonxxx@comcast(removethis and xxx).net
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"John Naas" wrote in message
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Hi Don,

I'm so new that newbi makes me sound old. My brother and I just
finished 16 of 25 flights in a glider flight training program with Tom
Knauff and his lovely wife, Doris Grove at Ridge Soaring Gliderport in
Julian, PA ( Knauff & Grove Soaring Supplies )).


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Great story..Its nice to see you younger folks out having fun ;-). My
passion for flight is long standing and at 67 I decided if not now, when.
I have been talking to folks in eastern PA and southern New Jersey and
expect to get started soon.

I'm curious what your reading list has in it. I figure I might try to
get at least a bit book smart before I start getting stick time. Your
reference to chapter self tests sounded good to me.

Best of luck in your venture, sounds like your having fun

Chuck