Perfect for power pilots who want to discover the joy of soaring--or for beginning glider students--this new video shows you “what you should know” about flying gliders. Bob Wander, noted glider instructor and best-selling author, joins the Sporty’s Academy team to take you into the cockpit of several training gliders. With exciting in-flight footage, you’ll see all the maneuvers from inside and outside the aircraft, and you’ll ride along for a self-powered launch, an aero-tow and a winch launch. Also covers aerodynamics, stalls, spins, speed-to-fly, spirals, all training maneuvers, soaring weather (including ridge, wave, convergence and thermal soaring) and much more. State of the art 3D graphics and animations are used throughout to explain complicated subjects. This comprehensive program will prepare you for your FAA glider checkride and beyond. (1 hr. 38 min.)
Transition to Gliders at Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport Experience the thrill of glider flight with Sporty’s in a Diamond Xtreme Motorglider. Custom, weekend courses are available as an introduction to the soaring experience, adding a glider rating, obtaining a self-launch endorsement or learning to fly a glider as your first certificate.
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February 25, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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July 30, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Really informative with great aerial footage!
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July 7, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very thorough and procedurally correct (I believe). Good photos and diagrams.
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Extremely boring. I went to sleep twice watching it.
While the technical content seems fine, the DVD misses the reasons for engaging in glider flying. The beauty and joy of soaring is largely missing in this by-the-numbers presentation.
It has its value, of course, but it's not much fun to watch.
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June 28, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Video quality is excellent. The material provided is very educational for the aspiring and current glider pilot.
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A very well made, well shot DVD.
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April 28, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Excellent video quality, a good gliding intro, nice explanation of the Vario
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Uses a motorglider which is the least used type in the USA.
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I would have liked to see a preview of the different model gliders typically encountered in the USA. I also would have liked a little more expansion on cross-country flying.
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February 27, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 1, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very well made and made me want to look into glider flying. My kids were even impressed with a lot of the footage. I can watch it over and over and still enjoy it.
