Wing Runner Course

Introduction While safe ground handling is primarily the responsibility of the pilot-in-command of the glider, all members of the ground crew also need to be knowledgeable of these procedures. Safe [...]

Introduction Before the pilot is ready to climb into the glider for takeoff, a number of preparations and safety checks must be completed to ensure that the glider is in [...]

Introduction Once the pilot has completed all required pre-flight checks and is ready for launch, the glider can be positioned on the departure runway. This operation must be performed efficiently [...]

Introduction Once the glider has been checked to ensure that it is airworthy (see Assisting the Pilot with Pre-Flight Preparations) and has been positioned for takeoff (see Positioning the [...]

Introduction Connecting the towline is one of the most important tasks that the wing runner will be required to accomplish. If this task is completed in a careless or incorrect [...]

Introduction By now it should be obvious that the responsibility of serving in the capacity of ground crew or wing runner is much more complex than simply running alongside the [...]