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Title:
Glider Tow Pilot Ground School
Topic:
Ground School for Prospective Glider Tow Pilots and Review of Towing Safety Topics
Date and Time:
Saturday, January 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 Central Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Sam Samarasinghe, CFI, CFII, CFI-G
Brief Description:

Learn the basics of glider towing and receive the ground training required by 14 CFR 61.69. This activity is open to all pilots. We will review safety considerations while towing from the tow pilot and glider pilot perspectives.

Prospective tow pilots need hold at least a private pilot certificate and have logged at least 100 hours as PIC in a single engine airplane.

 

Select Number:
CE05140306
Location of Seminar:
Cass County Public Library, Northern Resource Center
1741 E. North Ave.

Belton, MO 64012
Directions to Venue:

NRC meeting room


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Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
30 seats at the facility, 29 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Sam Samarasinghe
Phone: (816) 898-1280
aggiesam01@gmail.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Midwestern Soaring Association

https://midwesternsoaringassociation.com/

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:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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