yesterday was a day I’ll never forget, because I had my first solo flight at 15 yrs old. I’m a member of a gliding club in Germany and took to the skies with the ASK 21. I have only started gliding three months ago, and am very lucky to have been able to fly solo before the season ends .
I am almost certain that this solo wouldn’t have been possible this year without my practice in Infinite Flight over the years. I am really impressed of how IF really did help me get a feel for flying, especially when landing. So kudos to the team that created this fantastic sim!
I would absolutely recommend gliding to everyone: It is much cheaper than powered flying; you get to know lots of nice people, who also are also fascinated by aviation; the views are amazing; you are literally in charge of an aircraft (how cool is that?)
Who else here has been up in a glider and what was your experience?
Here is my landing (it’s actually my second solo):
Congrats man! I just started ground school for my glider pilots license through the air cadet program, hopefully I’ll get as far as you! Wish you all the best luck in this!
Yeah, been flying C172s for around 2 years. I think more GA pilots should get/take the opportunity to fly gliders. They are great for teaching airspeed and power (altitude/potential energy) management!
Thanks. Of course you’ll get this far. I’m only a third or less of the way to getting the liscence, because in germany there are three parts to the training: Examination A, B and C. Probably similar in the US and UK I’d imagine. I’ve only passed my A exam so far, which contained the most important aspects of flying. B and C goes on with stuff like advanced turning, thermalling, navigation, outlanding, etc,…
You’ll never forget it! It was such a weird and exhilarating feeling knowing you’re alone. But as long as you’ve had a solid instructor who knows what they’re doing and you’re doing (that you’re ready), you’ll do great!
My uncle and aunt met through gliding. They were married forever (years before I was born). They met because he was her gliding instructor. Aviation was the seed of their lifelong bond.
And it all started with gliding. Their gliding friends were lifelong.
