1. Glider training is required for a total of nine (9) pilots. 2. Training should be conducted at an airport or gliderport located within Virginia that will allow for mountain/ridge flight maneuvers. It is highly desired that each pilot experience ridge or wave lift. One of the main training goals is for each pilot to have a better understanding of, and to experience how mountains/ridges affect wind patterns. 3. The Contractor shall furnish an airworthy glider/sailplane and tow plane for the training. The glider instructor must hold a current FAA flight instructor glider endorsement. The tow pilot must hold a current FAA tow pilot endorsement. 4. Training should address the following topics/skillsets: • Energy Management • Reinforcement of Aircraft Control Fundamentals • Fundamentals of Mountain/Ridge Flying • Weather Phenomena. 5. Total training time allotted per pilot should be a minimum of five (5) hours and should be completed within two (2) days, weather and glider flight conditions permitting. The five (5) hour training time is a baseline for flight time. Actual total flight time will be pilot specific, as the desired outcomes are paramount. Each pilot may need more or less time based on individual skill, and weather/winds encountered during each flight. Ultimately, the amount of time dedicated to flying during the proposed training should be sufficient enough to allow the pilots to grasp the fundamentals of the training subject matter...
