Glider Program
Staff
Glider Program Manager: SM Paul Finestone
General Information
- PAWG Glider Program Flyer (
75 KB) - National Flight Academy (Glider) Video (.wmv)
Wing Runner Course
- Course and Test Instructions ( 12 KB)
- Civil Air Patrol & Soaring Safety Foundation Wing Runner Course - Administered by the Soaring Safety Foundation and sponsered by CAP, this course serves the world and presents definative guidance on wing runners procedures.
- CAP Wing Runner Test (select from drop-down menu)
- Wing Runner Safety Signals ()
Glider Orientation Flights
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMANDERS, CADETS AND PARENTS ()
- CAPP 52-7, Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus ( 641 KB)
- Glider Orientation Flight Sign-Off Page (from CAPP 52-7) ( 24 KB)
Flight Training Resources
- CAP Glider Maneuvers and Procedures Manual ()
- Blanik Cockpit Familiarization Course - A course ideal for introducing glider students to the L-23 cockpit prior to their first training experience.
- Blanik Flight Manual ()
- Blanik N352BA Data Sheet ()
- FAA Glider Flying Handbook (FAA H 8083-13) - WARNING: Large file (~20 MB)
- ICOM Handheld Transceiver Instruction Manual ( 541 KB)
- Schweitzer SGS 2-33A Flight Manual ()
- Schweitzer N5039Y Data Sheet ()
Tow Pilot and Orientation Pilot Training and Resources
- Annual Written Test Instructions for Pilots ( 13 KB)
- CAPR 60-1 CAP Flight Management ( 612 KB)
- EDM 700 Engine Analyzer Manual ( 793 KB)
- FAR 61.69 FAA Requirements for Tow Pilots ( 31 KB)
- Kutztown Standardization Procedures ( 125 KB)
- Maule Familiarization Course
- Maule Flight Manual ()
- Maule Checklist (.doc)
- Maule Emergency Procedures Checklist (.doc)
- Maule N112CP Data Sheet ()
- Online Tow Pilot Course
- Tow Pilot Test (select from drop-down menu)
- Tow Pilot Training Course Syllabus ( 12 KB)