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Glider Rating Add On

Already have a pilots license? Williams Soaring's FAA certified instructors help you earn your glider category rating.

Glider Rating Add on

Glider Training Rated Private Pilots who wish to earn their glider rating:

Estimated cost: $2000.
Start to Solo usually 10-20 flights.
FAA Minimums: (FAR 61.109 f 2)
- Must have logged at least 40 hours of flight time as a pilot.
- Minimum of 3 hours of flight time in a glider, including:
- A minimum of 10 training flights ;
- 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.

Recommended Flight Training Books and Materials

(Books and Materials are available in our Online Catalog).

Recommended books and material for transition to gliders training.
Talk to your instructor before purchasing your books.

Transition to Gliders - A Training Manual for Power Pilots
After Solo - An Advanced Glider Flight Training Manual
Private Pilot Glider Checkride ... Made Easy

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How do I start?

Call Williams Soaring at: 530-473-5600
Or email: info@williamssoaring.com.

The friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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