Post by wildflyer on Aug 26, 2023 15:50:05 GMT -6
The New Glider Pilot's Handbook (Dave here, I tested the links and they seem to work fine.)
Original post Oct.2006
Second Edition
by Ed Anderson
If you are just getting started in thermal duration gliders in any form, then there are many things you will want to know. The New Glider Pilot's Handbook is here to try and make that easier.
In the first edition of the New Glider Pilot's Handbook, I compiled the resources based on a series of articles I wrote for RCEzine.com. Unfortunately the magazine went under so the info is no longer available. I have rewritten much of the material and posted it in a variety of places around the forums.
This is a compilation of many of those articles and threads, some of which are right here on wattflyer.com. While many of the articles are mine, I have included some excellent work by other authors. Also, I have provided links that go to various forums and locations so the new glider pilot can discover the breadth of on-line resources that are available. The articles are rich with links to other resources as well, so this listing is deceptive. There is much more behind the links than you might expect.
Some of the links go to threads that I started when I had a question. I felt the content of those threads was helpful, so I have included them here as resources. Have you ever sat in a class hopeful that someone else will ask the question that you don't want to ask? Well, I asked for you. Take a look at the responses.
I invite other pilots to contribute to the thread to expand and supplement what I have compiled here. I invite those with questions to post them in this thread or one of the threads referenced below. The only dumb question is the one you don't ask.
To new and experienced flyers alike, I hope you find something here that will be useful and will contribute to your soaring experience.
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started with Gliders
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=217
Sailplane terms
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185385
Discus Launched Gliders
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=230
Why Join a Club?
www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232
Welcome to the Novice Lounge
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=224
Other Pilot's Recommendations for First Sailplanes
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211753
TIPS
Plane Locators
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=237
Performance Tuning Gliders
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=227
Using Ballast
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=232
Test Flight Procedures
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=226
Workshop Ventilation
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=235
Tip Stalling and Wing Washout
www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1120310/tm.htm
Getting Planes out of trees
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=239
Sample Set-up for a Full House Glider
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=233
Weather - Knowing When to Fly
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=236
RADIOS
Choosing a Sailplane Radio - What to Consider
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=223
First Time Servo Set-up
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=248
What Goes on Which Stick
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=234
EPA/ATV
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=247
Dual Rates and Exponential Compared and Explained
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=249
What you need to know about receivers
www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=72964#post72964
THE JOY OF SOARING
Trying to explain the thrill of gliders to friends
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175969
The Joy of the Hunt
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=225
Soaring is more fun with friends
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=228
Follow me, silently, and I'll show you where there's lift!
Original post Oct.2006
Second Edition
by Ed Anderson
If you are just getting started in thermal duration gliders in any form, then there are many things you will want to know. The New Glider Pilot's Handbook is here to try and make that easier.
In the first edition of the New Glider Pilot's Handbook, I compiled the resources based on a series of articles I wrote for RCEzine.com. Unfortunately the magazine went under so the info is no longer available. I have rewritten much of the material and posted it in a variety of places around the forums.
This is a compilation of many of those articles and threads, some of which are right here on wattflyer.com. While many of the articles are mine, I have included some excellent work by other authors. Also, I have provided links that go to various forums and locations so the new glider pilot can discover the breadth of on-line resources that are available. The articles are rich with links to other resources as well, so this listing is deceptive. There is much more behind the links than you might expect.
Some of the links go to threads that I started when I had a question. I felt the content of those threads was helpful, so I have included them here as resources. Have you ever sat in a class hopeful that someone else will ask the question that you don't want to ask? Well, I asked for you. Take a look at the responses.
I invite other pilots to contribute to the thread to expand and supplement what I have compiled here. I invite those with questions to post them in this thread or one of the threads referenced below. The only dumb question is the one you don't ask.
To new and experienced flyers alike, I hope you find something here that will be useful and will contribute to your soaring experience.
=============================================
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started with Gliders
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=217
Sailplane terms
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185385
Discus Launched Gliders
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=230
Why Join a Club?
www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232
Welcome to the Novice Lounge
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=224
Other Pilot's Recommendations for First Sailplanes
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211753
TIPS
Plane Locators
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=237
Performance Tuning Gliders
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=227
Using Ballast
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=232
Test Flight Procedures
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=226
Workshop Ventilation
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=235
Tip Stalling and Wing Washout
www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1120310/tm.htm
Getting Planes out of trees
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=239
Sample Set-up for a Full House Glider
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=233
Weather - Knowing When to Fly
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=236
RADIOS
Choosing a Sailplane Radio - What to Consider
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=223
First Time Servo Set-up
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=248
What Goes on Which Stick
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=234
EPA/ATV
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=247
Dual Rates and Exponential Compared and Explained
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=249
What you need to know about receivers
www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=72964#post72964
THE JOY OF SOARING
Trying to explain the thrill of gliders to friends
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175969
The Joy of the Hunt
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=225
Soaring is more fun with friends
www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=228
Follow me, silently, and I'll show you where there's lift!