Congratulations on becoming a "Young Eagle".
If you are interested in a career in aviation, or just flying for fun, gliding is a great way to start out. You can solo at age 14, and get your private pilot certificate with a glider rating at 16. When others are just getting their driver's license, you can take family and friends for flights!
By starting out flying gliders, you get an earlier start than you can with airplanes. Also, you will learn the fundamentals of flight in it's purest form. The success rate for students who start out in gliders is much higher than those that start out in airplanes. The United States Air Force Academy has a strong glider program for this very reason.
The courses in this bundle will give you an introduction to the sport of soaring, and teach you about gliders, aerodynamics, and instruments.
Bundle includes the following courses:
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FreeIntroduction to Soaring
What is Soaring | Getting Your License
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$25.00Glider Familiarization
The Glider | Flight Manual | Documentation
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$35.00Flight Instruments
The Atmosphere | Primary Instruments | Secondary Instruments and Systems
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$35.00Aerodynamics
Nomenclature | Three Forces | Turning Flight | Load Factor | Airspeed Limits | Stability