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Title:
Chicago Glider Club Spring Safety Meeting
Topic:
Enhancing Glider Safety: Key Regulations, Trends, and Best Practices
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 11, 2026, starting at 09:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Ron Ridenour, Jim Davis, Jeffrey Mack, Holger Klotz, Mark Akerley
Brief Description:

Join us for the Chicago Glider Club Spring Safety Meeting, an FAA Safety Seminar offering WINGS credit. This event refreshes glider pilots' aviation knowledge and raises awareness of key safety aspects. Topics include a review of the Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 61 and 91, accident trend analysis, and strategies for safer approaches, landings, and wind gradient management. We'll stress positive control checks to prevent accidents and discuss fostering a strong club safety culture. Enhance your skills and contribute to a safer flying environment.

Select Number:
GL03142557
Location of Seminar:
Chicago Glider Club
26045 W Airport Rd

Minooka, IL 60447
Directions to Venue:

From exit #248 I-55 in Channahon, take US-6 Eames St in Channahon, to Bell Rd Minoooka, North on Bell Rd to Airport Rd

This event is approx. 3 hours


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Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
50 seats at the facility, 50 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Mark Akerly
Phone: (708) 269-4522
makerley@sbcglobal.net
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Thanks to the Chicago Glider Club for hosting this event and use of their facilities.

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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP22, 52
National Project:
Light Sport, Experimental, and Amateur Built Aircraft Owner/Builder Outreach
Additional Event Documents: