In this week’s installment of V1 Rotate, Sam Weigel brings us to the bucolic Chilhowee Gliderport in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee. Giving us the pilot’s-eye-view as he receives currency instruction and gets checked out in his first single-seater, Sam shares the surprising history of experienced glider pilots saving stricken airliners, and enumerates the lessons, skills, and enjoyment that glider flying bestows on even seasoned professional pilots. Look for the rest of the story in the second quarter issue of FLYING.
Pro Pilot in a Glider? ‘Sully’ Says, ‘Sure!’
Key Takeaways:
- The article features Sam Weigel's experience at Chilhowee Gliderport, detailing his currency instruction and checkout in a single-seater glider.
- It touches upon the surprising history of experienced glider pilots saving stricken airliners, highlighting the unique skills gained from glider flying.
- The piece emphasizes the valuable lessons, skills, and enjoyment that glider flying imparts to all pilots, including seasoned professionals.
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