Rated Private Pilots who wish to earn their glider rating: - Estimated cost: $4,500-6,500. - Start to Solo approximately 20-30 flights. - FAA Minimums: (FAR 61.109 f 2) - Minimum of 3 hours of flight time in a glider, including: ＞ A minimum of 10 solo flights; ＞ A minimum of 3 training flights in preparation for the practical test. Check Ride - consists of oral and flight portions.

Prerequisites Required

Pilots that are current and proficient Must have logged at least 40 hours of flight time as a pilot.

Airport(s)

LGB

Specific Aircraft Access

Grob G103 Twin Astir

Pricing Notes

We also offer Commercial and CFI add on training

Additional Expenses (Not included)

Recommended Flight Training Books and Materials: If you are current and proficient: - Flight Training Manual for Gliders by Russell Holtz; - Glider Flying Handbook - FAA (also available online) If you have not flown in several years and need significant refreshing: - Flight Training Manual for Gliders by Russell Holtz (available from publisher as an e-book) - Glider Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge by Russell Holtz (available from publisher as an e-book)