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    So You Want to Fly Gliders (DVD) So You Want to Fly Gliders (DVD)
    Rated 4.36363636364/5 based on 11 customer reviews
    Product description: Approved for FAA Wings Credit click here 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 AirportExperience 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. For more information – SportysAcademy.com or 513-735-9500.
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    So You Want to Fly Gliders (DVD)

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    Approved for FAA Wings Credit click here

    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.

    For more information – SportysAcademy.com or 513-735-9500.

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    Date - 10-10-2011

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
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    A great visual reinforcement that mirrors the FAA's Glider Flying Handbook.

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    Date - 1-10-2011

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    Date - 5-19-2010

    Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Very nice interactive videos to explain things.

    Cons

    It is about transitioning to gliders and not just about soaring.

    General Comments

    Great DVD!

    Date - 3-26-2010

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    Date - 2-25-2009

    Rating - Instrument

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    Date - 7-30-2008

    Rating - Private

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    Really informative with great aerial footage!

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    Date - 7-7-2008

    Rating - ATP

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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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    Date - 6-28-2008

    Rating - ATP

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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.

    Date - 4-28-2008

    Rating - Private

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    Excellent video quality, a good gliding intro, nice explanation of the Vario

    Cons

    Uses a motorglider which is the least used type in the USA.

    General Comments

    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.

    Date - 2-27-2008

    Rating - Commercial

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    Date - 2-1-2008

    Rating - Private

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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.

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    A little pricey.

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    Very thorough and detailed.

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