Title:
Introduction to Sailplane Soaring - 2023 NW Aviation Conference
Topic:
Introduction to Sailplane Soaring
Speaker(s):
Brad Pattison
Brief Description:
The focus of this seminar will be for student pilots and licensed power pilots interested in learning to fly gliders. All are welcome to attend. We will discuss FAA pilot requirements for glider licenses, talk about modern gliders, and why soaring can improve your enjoyment and skills as a pilot of all aircraft types. For pilots entering aviation as a career, we will discuss why gliding may be an economical and better path into Commercial Aviation. Also included will be a typical scenario for a glider launch, flight, and landing. We will discuss some basic training maneuvers and common cross-country flights around our Northwest and how glider pilots use the four basic forms of natural lift to stay aloft and fly amazingly long cross-country flights. The aim of this seminar is to acquaint you with the joy of soaring and help you decide if it might be something you should pursue and then how to get started.
Select Number:
NM13120015
Location of Seminar:
Puyallup Fair & Events Center
110 9th Avenue SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
Directions to Venue:
Western Washington Fairgrounds are located in Puyallup, just off Hwy 512, at the corner of S. Meridian and 9th Avenue SW. Enter fairgrounds through the Blue Gate. FREE Parking in BLUE Lot.
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Seating:
500
seats at the facility,
500
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The NW Aviation Conference and Trade Show offers numerous events, seminars, and/or workshops. Additional information on individual seminars, including speaker(s) and times can be found using the following hyperlink.
https://www.washingtonaviation.org/events/conference
A nominal admission fee to the event is required. For additional admissions information and tickets please use the hyperlink provided.
https://www.washingtonaviation.org/attendee-information
PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS EVENT PLEASE REVIEW AND ABIDE BY CURRENT CDC, STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH GUIDELINES.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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