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Model Aviation to Gliders: Personal Interest

Foundation into flight

Project Summary

Project:  Learn to be a solo pilot for a glider that uses thermals to stay aloft. These gliders do not have a propellor and are launched by an airtow. 

I learned the basics of aircraft mechanics and flight principals at the model scale before applying them to manned flight.

Role:  Solo project

Project Support

Relevant communities: 

  • Sugarbush Soaring

  • Valley Flyers

  • Academy of Model Aeronautics  (AMA)

  • Soaring Society of America

  • Flite Test forum

Relevant certifications: 

  • FCC - Amateur Radio Operator Technician Class  (KN6MVM)

    Relevant Education:   Sugarbush Soaring, Warren, Sugarbush Airport, VT            July 2024

Youth Soaring Camp in Aviation                                                   

  • Topics include aerodynamics, airspace, regulations, glider/aircraft components, launch and recovery procedures, glider maneuvers, and soaring techniques.

Volunteer: 

Flight Steward - SAE - Aero Design West hosted by Lockheed Martin, Los Angeles, CA                  Feb 2024                                                             

  • Assisted university aero design teams throughout the competition.

  • Runway Flagger,  set up, and clean up.

Sugar Bush Soaring

  • Invited to assist in development in drone curriculum. Fall 2024

Volunteer
SAE - Aero Design West
Los Angeles, CA

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