As aircraft pilots, we are all subject to the same physical laws, we operate in the same natural environment, and to varying degrees, we all depend on the same knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes.
That said, in absence of thrust, soaring pilots by necessity tend to develop a deeper, more extensive, and sometimes unique understanding of some important flight-related concepts and skills, including airmanship, energy management, situational awareness, aeronautical decision making, etc.
As purveyors of these concepts and skills, it would seem this additional perspective would benefit us, and by extension benefit our clients. This presentation seeks that end.
This month's MentorLIVE is sponsored by Elixir Aircraft.
Scott Manley has an undergraduate degree in secondary education and more than 50 years of teaching experience. He provides year-round simulation-based flight instruction at-a-distance (Condor/Skype) to glider rating candidates nationwide, and consultation services to flight training organizations and individuals interested in adopting this paradigm.
He holds Certificated Flight Instructor privileges for the glider category. The back of his pilot certificate reads Commercial pilot: airplane single-engine land & sea; instrument airplane; glider.
Karen is the NAFI Board Chair, a Designated Pilot Examiner, three-time NAFI Master Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, CFI-G, AGI, IGI, FAA Gold Seal Instructor and FAASTeam Lead Representative. She teaches in a range of aircraft and enjoys flying her own RV6.
Karen is a Major in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), serves as a member of the WINGS Industry Network, contributes to the FAA Surface Safety Group, is an FAA Safety Team Lead Representative, and is active in several other aviation organizations. Karen is the 2019 National FAASTeam Representative of the year.
She became active in aviation after success as a senior VP in the banking sector, as a graduate school professor, and as President of her own international consulting business.
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