Glider Program
Staff
Glider Program Manager: Capt Jeffery Buchman
General Information
- PAWG Glider Program Flyer (PDF, 75 KB)
- National Flight Academy (Glider) Video (.wmv)
Wing Runner Course
- Course and Test Instructions (PDF, 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 (PDF)
Glider Orientation Flights
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMANDERS, CADETS AND PARENTS (PDF)
- CAPP 52-7, Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus (PDF, 641 KB)
- Glider Orientation Flight Sign-Off Page (from CAPP 52-7) (PDF, 24 KB)
- Directions to Kutztown Airport
Flight Training Resources
- CAP Glider Maneuvers and Procedures Manual (PDF)
- 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 (PDF)
- Blanik N352BA Data Sheet (PDF)
- FAA Glider Flying Handbook (FAA H 8083-13) - PDF, WARNING: Large file (~20 MB)
- ICOM Handheld Transceiver Instruction Manual (PDF, 541 KB)
- Schweitzer SGS 2-33A Flight Manual (PDF)
- Schweitzer N5039Y Data Sheet (PDF)
Tow Pilot and Orientation Pilot Training and Resources
- Annual Written Test Instructions for Pilots (PDF, 13 KB)
- CAPR 60-1 CAP Flight Management (PDF, 612 KB)
- EDM 700 Engine Analyzer Manual (PDF, 793 KB)
- FAR 61.69 FAA Requirements for Tow Pilots (PDF, 31 KB)
- Kutztown Standardization Procedures (PDF, 125 KB)
- Maule Familiarization Course
- Maule Flight Manual (PDF)
- Maule Checklist (.doc)
- Maule Emergency Procedures Checklist (.doc)
- Maule N112CP Data Sheet (PDF)
- Online Tow Pilot Course
- Tow Pilot Test (select from drop-down menu)
- Tow Pilot Training Course Syllabus (PDF, 12 KB)