The GGC-RVSS winter program
Gatineau Gliding Club and Rideau Valley Soaring Society jointly offer a winter course to provide you with a solid understanding of aviation principles and practices. Ground school prepares you for the Transport Canada Glider Pilot License (GPL) exam. Prior to taking the written Transport Canada Glide examination, you’ll need to meet the prerequisites in CAR 401.13(1).
The course is 30 hours long, which exceeds the requirements of Transport Canada in order to obtain a Glider Pilot License.
Particulars
When
- January – March, specific dates are confirmed each year
- One weeknight (typically Tuesdays) from 6:30pm- 9:30pm
Location
- Central Ottawa, specific location is confirmed each year
Cost
- $250 (Cheque or E-Transfer on the first night of the class).
- Includes an introductory flight for the upcoming flying season at either GGC or RVSS.
Textbooks
There are two text books that accompany the course and help you prepare for the Transport Canada GLIDE exam.
- From the Ground Up the seminal Canadian aviation textbook
- Soar and Learn to Fly Gliders published by the Soaring Association of Canada
These will be available for purchase at the start of the course, and are also available through our Learn to Fly > Resources page.
Topics you’ll learn about
1. Introduction, Theory of Flight & Aerodynamics
2. Airframes, Systems & Flight Instruments
3. Air Navigation & Map Reading
4. Air Law, Procedures & Flight Operations
5. Human Factors
6. Meteorology Part 1
7. Meteorology Part 2
8. Soaring & Cross Country Flying
9. Radio Communications
10. Radio Operator Exam & Ground Handling
Registration
Pre-Registration is encouraged because the course is often filled to capacity and late admissions are not accepted.