Glider Rating Add on

Rated Private Pilots who wish to earn their glider rating:

• Estimated cost: $2,500-4,500. (Pilots that are current and proficient)
• Start to Solo approximately 20-30 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 solo flights;
  • A minimum of 3 training flights in preparation for the practical test.
• Check Ride - consists of oral and flight portions.

We also offer Commercial and CFI add on training

Recommended Flight Training Books and Materials

(Books and Materials are available in our Pilot Supplies Section.)

The following books are recommended for flight training and are available from Williams Soaring Center.

If you are current and proficient:

• Flight Training Manual for Gliders by Russell Holtz (available in the front office or from publisher as an e-book)
• 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)

As you progress in training:

• Practical Test Standards for Gliders - FAA Website private_glider_pts_22.pdf (faa.gov) current as of November 2023
• Private Pilot Glider Checkride ... Made Easy by Bob Wander
• Federal Aviation Regulations - (FAR) (also available online)
• Aeronautical Information Manual - (AIM) (also available online)

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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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