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This list of notable glider pilots contains the names of those who have achieved fame in gliding and in other fields: Ruth Alexander - female altitude
List_of_glider_pilots
1983 aviation accident in Canada
right engine. This prompted the pilots to divert to Winnipeg. The left engine failed within seconds, and the pilots began preparing for a single-engine
Gimli_Glider
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List_of_gliders
For a list of unpowered gliders see Glider types. For an exhaustive list of all Glider types see List of gliders. This list is just a sampling, there
List_of_motor_gliders
Unpowered glider air sport
which a pilot flies a light, non-motorised, fixed-wing heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang glider. Most modern hang gliders are made of an aluminium
Hang_gliding
Gliders used by the militaries of various countries
to set the number of glider pilots needed at 1,000 to fly 500 eight-seat gliders and 500 fifteen-seat gliders. The number of pilots required was increased
Military_glider
Type of aircraft used in the sport of gliding
A glider or sailplane is a type of glider aircraft used in the leisure activity and sport of gliding (also called soaring). This unpowered aircraft can
Glider_(sailplane)
Aircraft designed for operation without an engine
application today of glider aircraft is sport and recreation. Gliders were developed from the 1920s for recreational purposes. As pilots began to understand
Glider_(aircraft)
American glider pilot
a glider pilot, aeronautical engineer and prolific writer of articles for gliding magazines. He was an 11-time U.S. National Champion glider pilot, 9-time
Dick_Johnson_(glider_pilot)
Soaring Instructor Pilots wear the Glider Pilot wings in honor of the WWII Glider Pilots, by permission of the National WW2 Glider Pilots' Association and
Auxiliary_Pilot_Badge
Gliders built by the Wright brothers
The Wright brothers designed, built and flew a series of three manned gliders in 1900–1902 as they worked towards achieving powered flight. They also
Wright_Glider
German-Italian two-seat motor glider, 2000
example of a trend in glider development in which private pilots initiate the development of new open class gliders. The private development of the Concordia
Eta_(glider)
Recreational activity and competitive air sport
competitive air sport in which pilots fly unpowered aircraft known as gliders or sailplanes using naturally occurring currents of rising air in the atmosphere
Gliding
Flying training schools of the USA Air Forces
pilot training. A subset of the CFS's were Glider Training Schools. Their mission was to train unpowered glider pilots; not powered aircraft pilots.
United States Army Air Forces Contract Flying School Airfields
United_States_Army_Air_Forces_Contract_Flying_School_Airfields
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available). Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Iranian_gliders
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_New_Zealand_gliders
This list includes any types which had 10 or more aircraft built or types which are important to glider development. All the gliders in this list can be
Glider_types
pilot, using aileron and elevator control surfaces can then fly the glider before making a wheels-down or parachute-assisted landing. List of gliders
Skyboard_(glider)
which was also published in Polish in 2015 as Uwierz w marzenia. List of glider pilots "George Lee's web-page for his autobiography". Retrieved 8 June
George_Lee_(pilot)
Pilot certification
INSTH). Glider and airship pilots may also operate under Instrument Flight Rules under certain circumstances. An individual may hold only one pilot certificate
Pilot certification in the United States
Pilot_certification_in_the_United_States
English aviator
6 January 2019) was one of Britain's best known glider pilots and instructors. He had over 5,000 hours on over 153 types of powered aircraft and over
Derek_Piggott
This is a list of Royal Air Force glider units. Lake 1999, p. 111. Lake 1999, p. 112. Lake 1999, p. 113. Lake 1999, p. 114. Lake 1999, p. 115. Lake 1999
List of Royal Air Force Glider units
List_of_Royal_Air_Force_Glider_units
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Finnish_gliders
glider pilot, flight instructor, former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Designated Pilot Examiner, and a member of the U.S. Soaring Hall of Fame
Thomas_Knauff
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Chinese_gliders
American WWII glider
the 12th Troop Carrier Command of the United States Army Air Forces. The field served as a training site for glider pilots and paratroopers. Assigned aircraft
Waco_CG-4
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Turkish_gliders
roles in aviation. Women who are part of this list have piloted vehicles, including hot-air balloons, gliders, airplanes, dirigibles and helicopters. Some
Timeline_of_women_in_aviation
Polish pilot (born 1952)
in Ruda Śląska) is a Polish pilot who won the FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championships seven times. He was World Glider Aerobatic Champion in 1985, 1987
Jerzy_Makula
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Dutch_gliders
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Indian_gliders
British author (1894–1957)
(County of London) squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment, and was wounded again. Later in the war he was Senior Weapons Instructor for glider pilots at Bridgnorth
Sir Michael Bruce, 11th Baronet
Sir_Michael_Bruce,_11th_Baronet
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_American_gliders
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Irish_gliders
Multiple World Champion Glider Pilot
November 1972, Zabrze) is a Polish glider pilot, eighteen-time World Champion, FAI world leading glider competition pilot, the World Champion in 15m Class
Sebastian_Kawa
American designer of aircraft and recreational vehicles
soaring flight and at building gliders, established numerous records, trained many of America's earliest glider pilots, and gave gliding lessons to both
Hawley_Bowlus
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Argentine_gliders
is a list of women aviators — women prominent in the field of aviation as constructors, designers, pilots and patrons. It also includes a list of their
List_of_women_aviators
German aircraft designer and pilot
Ruhr, West Germany) was a record-breaking German glider pilot. Inspired by the example of his glider flying brother Edgar, Dittmar took an apprenticeship
Heini_Dittmar
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Ukrainian_gliders
British WWII troop-carrying glider
and glider. The glider pilots were usually from the Glider Pilot Regiment, part of the Army Air Corps (AAC), although Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots were
Airspeed_Horsa
British assault glider of the Second World War
specially trained glider pilots and allow the tank to be brought into action as soon as the glider landed; surviving illustrations of the design show the
General_Aircraft_Hamilcar
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_German_gliders
German two-seat glider aircraft, 1966
for both pilots. The 6 degree forward sweep of the wing allows the rear pilot to be seated near the centres of gravity and lift. The glider therefore
Schleicher_ASK_13
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Czechoslovak_gliders
Royal Air Force station near Croughton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
opinions as to who should pilot the gliders. The Army felt the Glider Pilot Regiment was an elite force and that the pilots should be from the Army or
RAF_Croughton
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Danish_gliders
2001 aviation accident in Portugal
the "Gimli Glider" – glided after running out of fuel TACA Flight 110 – glided after water ingestion in both engines in a storm List of airline flights
Air_Transat_Flight_236
Permits for operating aircraft
gliders and balloons. ICAO also specifies instrument ratings and flight instructor ratings. For remote pilots, ICAO specifies student remote pilots,
Pilot licensing and certification
Pilot_licensing_and_certification
climbed to 9,300 m (30,500 ft) in the USA and became the first British glider pilot to gain a complete Diamond Badge with all three "diamonds". Later in
Nicholas_Goodhart
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Austrian_gliders
Deputy Regimental Commander of the 46th Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment
dreams of becoming a pilot, she entered the OSOAVIAHIM but crashed her glider on the day she was due to graduate flight training. After recovering from
Serafima_Amosova
Aircraft pilot position that is lying down instead of sitting
A prone pilot lies on their stomach rather than seated in a normal upright or reclining position. During the 1930s, glider designer Reimar Horten began
Prone_pilot
German WWII transport glider
Breslau until May 1945. By means of a cable running along the tow rope the pilots of the tow-plane and of the freight glider were able to communicate with
DFS_230
is a complete list of Second World War military gliders. Only vehicles that reached at least the prototype stage are included in this list. I.Ae. 25 Mañque
List of World War II military gliders
List_of_World_War_II_military_gliders
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Australian_gliders
Heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings generating aerodynamic lift
application of modern glider aircraft is sport and recreation. Gliders were developed in the 1920s for recreational purposes. As pilots began to understand
Fixed-wing_aircraft
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_British_gliders
American aviation company
10 souls on board died. The glider was flown by CPT Milton C. Klugh (pilot) and PFC Jack W. Davis (co-pilot/mechanic) of the USAAF 71st Troop Carrier
Robertson Aircraft Corporation
Robertson_Aircraft_Corporation
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_gliders_(A)
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Swiss_gliders
Hungarian glider aerobatic pilot
a Hungarian glider aerobatic pilot who won the FAI European Glider Aerobatic Championships 2000, 2006 and 2008, and the FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championships
Ferenc_Tóth_(pilot)
Flying technique
the technique is mainly of use to birds and operators of radio-controlled gliders, but glider pilots are sometimes able to soar dynamically in meteorological
Dynamic_soaring
This is a list of Romanian gliders and sailplanes.[unreliable source?] Any aircraft can glide for a short time, but gliders are designed to glide for
List_of_Romanian_gliders
International governing body for gliding
Association of the German Model and Gliding Clubs, and the Rhön Soaring Association, determined that pilots would be listed as "A" level if they flew a glider for
FAI_Gliding_Commission
German aerobatic pilot
European Glider Aerobatic Championships 2008. He was placed first by the Deutscher Aeroclub (DAeC) in 2008 in their ranking list of German glider pilots in
Markus_Feyerabend
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Italian_gliders
Unit of the United States Army Air Forces
instrument flying training. Glider pilot schools used Aeronca TG-5As, Taylorcraft TG-6As, and Piper TG-8As unpowered glider conversions of powered light observation
31st Flying Training Wing (World War II)
31st_Flying_Training_Wing_(World_War_II)
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_French_gliders
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Swedish_gliders
1942 prototype amphibious glider
of glider use in 1943. Inspired by the use of gliders by Germany, the United States Navy and USMC initiated a glider program in May 1941. Two glider types
Bristol_XLRQ
German test pilot, flight instructor and engineer
earned a private pilot license in 1931. In 1935 Baur accepted an opportunity to go to Japan and serve as instructor at a Japanese glider school. He also
Karl_Baur
Aviation sporting event
of the following entries give the year and location of the contest followed by the winner of each class, nationality and the glider used. A list of future
World_Gliding_Championships
Unique aircraft identifiers
call sign.[citation needed] Glider pilots often can use any of three different call signs. Since most (not all) gliders now show standard CAA general
Aviation_call_sign
Canadian-American engineer, inventor, and glider pilot
inventor, and glider pilot. He graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in mechanical engineering in May 1981 from the University of Waterloo,
Peter_Masak
Russian air racer
18, 1961 in Karl-Marx-Stadt, Germany) is a Russian powered and glider aerobatic pilot and flight instructor. In 1991, he became the last USSR Absolute
Sergey_Rakhmanin
Airport in Michigan, United States
curriculum taught to Student Glider Pilots as they pursue a Private Pilot Glider Certificate, the minimum rating required of glider pilots to take passengers for
Richmond_Field
German single-seat glider, 1977
The Glaser-Dirks DG-200 is a 15 metre class glider built by Glaser-Dirks, now DG Aviation GmbH Design started in 1976, and it first flew in 1977. Wingtip
Glaser-Dirks_DG-200
German aviation pioneer (1848–1896)
filed in 1894 by Lilienthal directed pilots to grip the "bar" for carrying and flying the hang glider. The A-frame of Percy Pilcher and Lilienthal echoes
Otto_Lilienthal
German World War II fighter pilot (1911–1997)
early version of the speed to fly theory to win the 1938 Rhön gliding competition flying a DFS Reiher. Already a talented glider pilot before the war
Wolfgang_Späte
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists most gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_gliders_(J)
Former air station in Manitoba, Canada
Owners and Pilots Association (COPA). Archived from the original on 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2009-06-15. Staff writer (c. 1942). Pilots Handbook of Aerodromes
RCAF_Station_Gimli
This is a list of gliders and sailplanes from the USSR and Russia. Anoschenko ND Macaque Anotchenko Makaka – N.D. Anotchenko Aviatrust Moskau Aviatrust
List_of_Russian/USSR_gliders
British military glider of the Second World War (1940–1943)
allowing novice pilots to quickly gain proficiency. The first glider pilots were curiously named "glider coxswains". Glider pilots first trained at an
General_Aircraft_Hotspur
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Yugoslavian_gliders
Competitions in the sport of gliding
pilots who managed to fly all the way to the turn-point and back would score the same distance as for free distance flights. When pilots and gliders became
Gliding_competition
of the Glider Pilot Regiment who achieved notability as the pilot of the first Horsa glider to land at Pegasus Bridge in France in the early hours of
Jim_Wallwork
Flying hybrid sports
recreational and competitive adventure sports of flying lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. They
Speed_flying_and_speed_riding
American high altitude research organization
utilizes sailplanes (gliders) designed to fly at extremely high altitudes. On 29 August 2006 Steve Fossett and Einar Enevoldson, the pilots of Perlan Mission
Perlan_Project
The Allied Aviation XLRA was a prototype flying-boat transport glider built for the US Navy during World War II. It was a low-wing wooden monoplane that
Allied_Aviation_XLRA
in a glider. He was born in Ealing and educated at Ealing Grammar School, the son of William J Stephenson and Hilda M Huson. He was a member of the Quintin
Geoffrey_H._Stephenson
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_South_African_gliders
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Hungarian_gliders
Airport in San Diego, California, US
city-owned private-use glider airport in the La Jolla community of San Diego, California, United States, 11 nautical miles (20 km) northwest of downtown San Diego
Torrey_Pines_Gliderport
Device for indicating a slip or skid in an aircraft in flight
the left of the yaw string tail, then the pilot should apply left rudder pressure. Or pilots may be instructed to view the attached point of the yaw string
Yaw_string
aircraft of highly unusual design, designed and built in Switzerland during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Variously described as a rigid-wing hang-glider or
Aviafiber_Canard_2FL
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_gliders_(E)
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Lithuanian_gliders
Japanese rocket interceptor project
would be a glider was. The Bureau envisioned that gliders would be launched with rocket boosters from caves or shore positions and pilots would guide
Mizuno_Shinryū
This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for
List_of_Latvian_gliders
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