regulations

Preflight Passenger Briefing for Glider and General Aviation Pilots

It is critically important to brief your passengers before each flight – both on safety-related items, and what to expect while in the air.

The “permitted noise exposure times” in powered gliders are minimal before possible hearing damage occurs. A
good headset is required.

If you’re motivated by the dream of flight and you have a few thousand dollars, you can learn to fly gliders in a short amount of time.

Regardless of the pilot’s experience and expert maneuvering, I couldn’t help but wonder: was it really worth it?

We recognize that the practical application of § 61.56 results in disparate treatment between student pilots and pilots with higher ratings.