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Introduction to Gliding
Spring 2021 Ground School


Introduction to Gliding will be delivered in an interactive and entertaining learning format by a variety of experienced SOSA instructors.  Participants who have not had experience with powered or powerless flight will become aware of what flying is all about and what it's like to be a member of the SOSA gliding community.  In addition, the material covered qualifies for 8 hours of ground school instruction, which is half of the requirement for the Glider Pilot License, and so experienced glider pilots will also benefit from the program. 
​When & Where?
There are four Thursday virtual sessions from 7-9 pm ET on the following dates:
  • April 1, 2021
  • April 8, 2021
  • April 15, 2021
  • April 22, 2021
​How much will it cost?
  • The cost is $339 (includes HST).  If you join the club before Aug 1, a $100 credit will be applied to your flying account.
  • Registration and payment must be completed no later than March 22nd.
  • Please send payment via e-transfer to treasurer@sosaglidingclub.com.
What will I learn?
  • What Sailplanes can do – the power and adventure of zero emissions flight
  • Human Factors
  • Aerodrome Operations – dos and don’ts on the air side
  • Aircraft Structures and Systems – Daily Inspections
  • Flight Instruments
  • Sailplane Performance
  • Handling Ground Movements
  • Signals
  • Launching
  • Theory of Flight
  • Effects of Controls
  • Your first Flight – Take-off, Circuit, Landing

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate indicating that you have completed 8 hrs of the 15hr Transport Canada ground school requirement.


​Registration is now closed!

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