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A place for glider pilots, power pilots, and aviation enthusiasts to learn about soaring, flight training, pilot add-on ratings, aviation history, and sailplane trivia. We also look at safety, pre-flight briefing and post-flight briefing.

Stick and Glider created The GLIDER Debrief™ tool in 2020. Check out our store for branded Debrief merchandise.

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Preflight Passenger Briefing for Glider and General Aviation Pilots

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May 21, 20214 min read

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.

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Positive Exchange of Control in the Cockpit: My Controls, Your Controls

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May 14, 20213 min read

Positive Exchange of Control in the Cockpit: My Controls, Your Controls

Positive exchange is taught early in flight training, where the process occurs on almost every training flight with an instructor.

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Seven Must-Have Items for any Glider Pilot

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May 12, 20214 min read

Seven Must-Have Items for any Glider Pilot

Every pilot has a flight bag of essential gear. Some keep things light, others like to pack more than they need. Can you guess all 7 items?

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Is the Faro AIR Headset Right for Motor Gliders?

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May 11, 20213 min read

Is the Faro AIR Headset Right for Motor Gliders?

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

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Jonker Sailplanes Celebrates Maiden Flight of JS2 Revenant

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Apr 29, 20213 min read

Jonker Sailplanes Celebrates Maiden Flight of JS2 Revenant

The Revenant is billed as a high-performance, versatile, easy-to-fly self-launcher! "Revenant" comes from the French "Revenir," to return.

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Meet Eagle Scout Candidate and Glider Pilot, Patrick Mendonca

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Apr 23, 20214 min read

Meet Eagle Scout Candidate and Glider Pilot, Patrick Mendonca

If he had been looking for a career path that he could get passionate about, Patrick has certainly found it. He soloed a glider at Kelly...

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How to Earn Your Private Pilot License in Gliders

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Apr 15, 20216 min read

How to Earn Your Private Pilot License in Gliders

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.

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Hazardous Attitudes and Pilot Judgment: Is That Maneuver Really Worth the Risk?

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Apr 10, 20215 min read

Hazardous Attitudes and Pilot Judgment: Is That Maneuver Really Worth the Risk?

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

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Can a Private Pilot be Compensated for Towing Gliders?

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Apr 6, 20215 min read

Can a Private Pilot be Compensated for Towing Gliders?

The text of § 61.113(g) does not limit the compensation that a private pilot may receive to only the logging of PIC flight time.

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Don't be Afraid to Use Your CUS Words to Stay Safe

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Don't be Afraid to Use Your CUS Words to Stay Safe

“It turned out to be a great learning experience for us all,” He said. “That’s why I never like to rush a takeoff."

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Lt. David Schmitz Foundation Memorial Flight Scholarship for Young Aviators

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Mar 22, 20213 min read

Lt. David Schmitz Foundation Memorial Flight Scholarship for Young Aviators

His second application successful, he was awarded a pilot training slot with the Air Force. He graduated top of his pilot training class.

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An Expert on Aspect Ratio: James Darcy, Photographer for Airbus Perlan Mission II

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Mar 12, 20216 min read

An Expert on Aspect Ratio: James Darcy, Photographer for Airbus Perlan Mission II

Everything is briefed. The flight team and photo ship discuss all aspects of the mission before launching for the photography sequence.

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Two Pilots in Training to Fly Gliders - Only One Can Fly Solo

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Mar 10, 20217 min read

Two Pilots in Training to Fly Gliders - Only One Can Fly Solo

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

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A Power Pilot’s First Impressions in a Glider

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Mar 8, 20218 min read

A Power Pilot’s First Impressions in a Glider

First impressions and notable differences between single-engine airplanes and the glider I first flew, the ASK-21B.

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Mar 3, 20212 min read

Six Aviation Headsets for Any Budget

My main headset has been the Telex Echelon 25XT. I personally prefer it because of the design of the headband; less pressure over the ears.

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Does Glider Flight Time Count Toward an ATP Certificate?

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Mar 2, 20213 min read

Does Glider Flight Time Count Toward an ATP Certificate?

Glider flight time does count toward an ATP. This is good news for a couple of reasons, not the least of which is the cost.

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Seven Reasons You Should Learn to Fly Gliders

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Mar 1, 20214 min read

Seven Reasons You Should Learn to Fly Gliders

Like many things in aviation, costs vary depending on geography, club vs. flight school, type of aircraft being used, insurance rates, etc.

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Glider Pilot Scholarship for Young Aviators

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Feb 23, 20214 min read

Glider Pilot Scholarship for Young Aviators

What started out as single $600 grant each year has since grown to three or four young people each receiving $1000 towards flight lessons.

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Feb 17, 20217 min read

I Never Wanted to Fly Gliders

Reflecting back, I now realize I was dead wrong about gliders. In my humble opinion, two things set a great foundation...

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Feb 13, 20215 min read

How Does a Glider Takeoff?

We came up with more than ten ways to launch a glider...

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A good pilot is always learning. A great pilot uses systems to ensure they are performing at their peak. The debrief is a wonderful way to help guide the post-flight conversation with yourself, your copilot, your student, or your instructor. Using the GLIDER™ acronym, pilots of gliders (and other craft) can follow the chronological process of flight to dive deeper into areas of proficiency and others that may need more focus.

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Most pilots know the importance of rudder control. A special few know what it takes to truly dance on the rudder pedals. Glider and tailwheel tow pilots are particularly adept at this dance; one might even say it takes tow to tango!

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