Launching a glider is normally accomplished through one of three methods: Aero-tow, Winch-tow, or Auto-tow. I’ve done all three, and all three have distinct advantages and disadvantages. I chose to launch at Casey Aviation via the Auto-tow method for several reasons, and have become one of only a few in the USA who are currently…
The Schwiezer glider has arrived and anticipation mounted as everyone at KJSO wondered how the auto-tow method of launching a glider was going to work. I was hopeful it would work, but was just not sure. I’d done the research and felt good about it, but it needed to be proven by someone driving the…
I love all sorts of flying and fell in love with glider flying during my yearly military reserve travels to Hawaii. I discovered that flying a glider has many positive habit transfers and applications to other types of flying, and sought to bring gliding to Casey Aviation. Landing a glider is exactly like flying a…