Sky Sailing

Sky Sailing Informational Handouts.

We have collected a few handouts for your use and information. Be sure to also check out our Lessons/Rentals page if you are looking to get into flying!

Getting Started

First Flight: Information useful to read prior to your first flight.
Release: Copy of release which you will have to sign prior to using Warner Springs Ranch Airport
Dehydration The importance of staying properly hydrated
Sunscreen Important considerations for sun protection
Theory of Glider Flight: An brief intro into Glider Aerodynamics.
Youth in Soaring & Garret Willat: Youth participation in soaring. Youth world records
TheSoaringPage.com A website with lots of resources, videos, and links for pilots of all experience levels

Sky Sailing Procedures

Traffic Pattern: The layout of the patterns to fly. Takes about 30 sec 28k modem
Glider Pilot Operating Procedures: These are the standard operating procedures for Gliders operating out of Warner Springs Ranch Airport. Must have signed & witnessed release
Ground Handling Preflight considerations and ground handling procedures
Aero Tow Signals: Signals between Glider and Towplane
Area Check Out: The paperwork and checkout required to be done to fly our aircraft.
East Wind Operations Notes on operating with east winds
Power Aircraft Procedures: Operating procedures for Powered Aircraft operating out of Warner Springs Ranch Airport. Must have signed & witnessed release
Wing Runner Course | Sky Sailing Differences Soaring Safety Foundation Wing Runner course and Sky Sailing procedures.

Initial and Recurrent Training

The Five Undesired Effects of a Turn
FARs for Glider Pilots Federal Aviation Regulations essential to glider pilots are outlined here.
Adiabatic lapse Rate Charts: Blank Chart | Instructions
Pre-Solo knowledge test: The take-home knowledge test to be completed prior to Solo.
Off Field Landings Essential considerations for out landings
BFR Knowledge test A good review of a wide range of subjects
BFR Checklist: List of items typically covered on a Flight Review.
Parachutes Parachutes are worn for spin and acrobatic training. Here are some key things to know.
Solo Notes Important considerations for your solo flights
Steps to a Perfect Checkride: Notes on taking the Practical Flight Test
Badge Soaring at Warner Springs Soaring badges are awared for soaring achievment starting with a student's first solo.

Glider Checkout

Moving up to High Proformance Sailplanes: You learn in the venerable Schweizer 2-33, the world's best trainer. Now where to!
1-26 Checkout: The 1-26 is a great inexpensive FUN aircraft to fly, once you are ready!
1-36 Checkout The 1-36 is a taildragger and big step up in performance from the 1-26
Grob 103 Checkout High performance two-place glider
Grob 102 Checkout High performance single-place glider

Power Pilot Transition to Gliders

Power Pilot Transition to Gliders
Power Pilot Misconcpetions: This is part of our Power Pilot Safety Course. It includes some areas of misconception about sailplanes and some study material.

History and Poetry

The Eagle Poem: Here is a nice sailplane poem
"History and the Atmosphere of Warner Springs." By Steve Perkins. This is a great history of the Warner Springs area by one of our pilots.

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