http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/sailplane tag posts with sailplane Sat, 10 May 2008 08:46:49 -0800 Sat, 10 May 2008 08:46:49 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/91059/I-want-to-learn-to-soar-in-Phoenix So I want to learn to fly sailplanes. Any advice, recommendations for soaring instruction in driving range of Phoenix, AZ? Google finds me a bunch of sailports and organizations in the area, but I'd rather get some opinions before I give anyone my money. In terms of my experience level and what I'm looking for -- never soared before, but I grew up around private aviation. I'd like to get my soaring rating both because the skillset and challenge involved seem bloody awesome, and because I've heard that it instills discipline that will be useful if/when I have the time and money to pursue a powered rating. With that in mind, can anyone recommend a training organization? A specific instructor would be great, too. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.91059 Sat, 10 May 2008 08:46:49 -0800 aviation soaring phoenix sailplane glider instruction training Alterscape