Glider Clubs and the Park Pilot Program

Written by Ed Anderson Any club can benefit For members As seen in the June 2008 issue of Model Aviation. On the surface the AMA Park Pilot Program seems to address the needs of people who are flying those small, electric-powered models we call park flyers. But I believe it can do more. Most beginner-level park flyers are essentially powered gliders. The Hobby Lobby Wingo USA is a fun and versatile trainer. Shawn teaches son, Devin, about trim. I started out as a park flyer pilot, but now I fly gliders most of the time. Many Long Island Silent Flyers (LISF) members…