"george" wrote in message
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On Nov 14, 4:21 pm, "BT" wrote:
Why do you ask.. I am not a USAFA graduate, but I do instruct in gliders
and
a retired AF Flight Officer..
so my opinion.. use of gliders for various reasons..
instill discipline in the cockpit..
it takes a team to fly gliders.. it is not a "solo" event as flying
power..
instills team work.. there is no "I" in TEAM
teaches basic aerodynamics at minimal cost, with out distractions of
power
plant management, more "energy management

any other contributors?

Yup.
When that fan stops glider pilots have the skills to handle the
situation.

Perhaps compared to someone who NEVER practices power out maneuvers in a
powered aircraft, but not by much really.