Intro

This is a first time test of an advanced X-country course in Finland. We are aiming on highest possible level of instructing. The aim of the course is to attract the people who already can fly x-country, but wish to do so a bit more faster. Instructors durign the course include Simo Kuusisto, former WGC silver medallist (15m Class, 1982, Rieti) and Markku Kuusisto also 5th place finisher in recent EGC (15m class, 2011, Pociunai). During the course there will be a maximum of two flights per plane.

Location.

Piikajärvi Airfield, Huovintie 526, 32810 Kokemäki, Finland

Time

• Sunday, June 24 until Thursday, July 5. Reg. limit: May 24

• Possible to register on a day-by-day basis.

Requirements

• Valid glider pilot licence.
• Silver C badge

Head of Course

• Markku Kuusisto

Teachers

• Simo Kuusisto (World Championships Silver medallist, 1982)
• Markku Kuusisto (European championships 5th place, 2011)

Simo and Markku Kuusisto - The two world-class teachers running this course

Litterature.

• Brigliadori, R & L: "Competing in Gliders"
• Moffat, G: "Winning on the wind II"

Syllabus

• Flight theory
• Introduction to gliders being used
• Analysation of flights

Flight Training

Flights in Duodiscus or Janus covering:

• Good use of cloudstreets
• Mental imaging of lift areas
• Correct flying techniques

Lodging

• Lodging in two-person rooms, EUR 18/night on site. Bring your own towels and linen.
• Linen and towels can be rented at EUR 6.
• No restaurant/cafe on site, but fully equipped kitchen available for use.

Price

• EUR 20/day (excluding tows and glider rental).
• Duo-Discus: EUR 50/hour
• Janus Ct: EUR 30/hour
• Tows: Approx. EUR 30/500 meter.

Registration

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