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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.