94th Flying Training Squadron Glider Program

U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy
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Published 2019-01-08
The USAF Academy has two advanced sailplane teams. Each team is composed of around ten cadet instructor pilots and several officers.

The first advanced program is the Aerobatics Team, flying the TG-10C. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers, exhibiting throughout the United States the flying capabilities of Air Force Academy cadets and their sailplanes. The team currently competes at four regional International Aerobatic Club (IAC) sponsored competitions throughout the year.

The other team is the Cross-Country Soaring Team, flying the TG-15A, TG-15B, and TG-10B. The team competes in Soaring Society of America (SSA) regional and national competitions. They strive for state and national records, and SSA Soaring badges for individual achievement.
All Comments (6)
  • @erikisberg3886
    Gliders are the best for basic flight training in my opinion. We used to have sponsorship for youth glider training from our air force here in Sweden, but not any more. I think that was a very good system. Started to fly at the age of 15 myself on such a sponsorship.
  • @KarelZweefvlieger
    Great video!! A super way to fly - I know - :-) !! It is a perfect training to learn THE essentials for all flying with fixed wings airplanes! For a hobby almost anybody can learn this, hardly limits. Too bad it is always hidden on the airfield, we must get out there, and you do so with this video!! good job!!