Glider Orientation FlightGlider Orientation FlightVan Sant Airport, PAVan Sant Airport, PA

By Aaron MaskarenasBy Aaron MaskarenasOctober 23October 23rdrd 2011 2011

Raritan Valley Composite Squadron

• Repositioning Repositioning the Schweizer SGS 2-33Athe Schweizer SGS 2-33A

Pre Flight BriefingPre Flight Briefing

Pre-Takeoff Pre-Takeoff ChecklistChecklist

Positive Control CheckPositive Control Check

Closing the Closing the CanopyCanopy

Launch SignalLaunch Signal

Preparing to Position the Preparing to Position the GliderGlider

Checking the TowlineChecking the Towline

Towplane readyTowplane ready

Begin LaunchBegin Launch

Towrope taut

Open ThrottleOpen Throttle

Away!Away!

Alpha FlightAlpha Flight

Glider On Final!Glider On Final!

Brakes!Brakes!

Done!Done!