Participants engage in a full week of daily glider flying with a modern fleet and experienced instructors, working towards pilot ratings.
The Philadelphia Glider Council Encampment 2026 offers a solid week of daily glider flying for youth. Participants will engage in hands-on aviation experiences, focusing on improving flight proficiency and working towards pilot ratings. The program emphasizes learning essential aviation skills, including meteorology, aerodynamics, and navigation, crucial for piloting motor-less aircraft. Students will gain practical experience with a modern fleet of composite sailplanes, including two-seat Grob 103s for training and single-seat Grob 102s and Schempp-Hirth Discus for more advanced pilots. The encampment aims to develop technical knowledge, stick and rudder skills, sharp intellect, and sound judgment necessary for soaring. It's an opportunity to experience the elegance, beauty, and exhilaration of soaring flight.
A typical day involves daily glider flying sessions, working on aviation skills, and improving flight proficiency.
This encampment is ideal for high school students interested in aviation, seeking to learn to fly gliders, or improve existing soaring skills.
934 PA-152, Perkasie, PA 18944
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