Written By Ishitha Arekapudi Flying a glider offers an unmatched way to begin your aviation journey, and many of history’s most famous pilots got their start through glider training! For me, beginning training at gliders at 14, these role models fueled my inspiration to continue on this path of determination and discovery. The stories of…
Written By Ishitha Arekapudi Flying a glider means learning how to control an aircraft without an engine. For many young pilots, it’s a great way to start because it teaches strong flying skills early on. Awareness After the glider is released from the tow plane, the noise stops. It becomes quiet, and you start to…
Written By Ishitha Arekapudi Recently, I taught a class on becoming a pilot at a young age, and needed to know more about student pilot certificates. It has been almost four years since I have applied for one, and I completely forgot all the necessary steps! In light of this, I found an incredible resource…
Written By: Ishitha Arekapudi Earning your glider rating starts with passing the FAA Knowledge Exam, a significant milestone in your aviation journey. When I took my written exam at 14 years old, I used ASA Prepware to study and scored a 96%. Later, I used the same methods for my airplane exam and scored a…