Commercial Glider Add-on Rating

I recently traveled from Nashville to Phoenix to pursue my Commercial Glider Add-On at AZ Soaring—and what an incredible experience it turned out to be!

In this video, I walk you through the full process of earning a Commercial Glider Rating (add-on only), from ground training to flight training, and the checkride itself. You’ll see firsthand how the team at AZ Soaring prepared me for success and what makes training in the Arizona desert such a unique experience.

Whether you’re curious about soaring, considering a glider add-on, or just want to follow along with my journey, I’ll share insights into the training, the challenges, and the pure joy of becoming a Commercial Glider Pilot.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
2:50 – Day 1 - Intro to Gliding
7:03 - Day 2 - Soloing
19:03 – Day 3 - Starting Checkride Prep
27:05 – Day 4 - Polishing the Maneuvers
27:15 - "Boxing the Wake" Glider Maneuver
34:14 - Day 5 - Last Training Day!
35:45 - "Slack Line Recovery" Glider Maneuver
40:45 – Becoming a Commercial Glider Pilot

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