So, I have started to fly in gliders

[Jenisch]

Hello,

I want to become a pilot, and started to fly in gliders, currently I'm flying in a L-23 Super Blanik.

I'm having a little of difficulty, already in my fifth flight and still didn't dominated straith line flight and curves of small and medium inclination yet, but I'm slowly learning.

Any glider pilots here?

 

[FLYBOYJ]

I have about 15 hours in gliders. Sounds like you're too heavy in the controls (gripping the stick too hard). Everything is in small suttle movements. The L23 is a good trainer. Hope you're flying it on a hard runway or really soft landing field.

 

[Airframes]

Our member 'Glider' is a glider pilot, who can maybe offer suggestions. I'd agree with Joe though - sounds like control input is too heavy. Hold the stick with a light touch and just 'feel' the pedals, and you should notice the difference.

 

[bobbysocks]

good for you! i thought that would be a lot of fun and was seriously looking into it as a way to get back into flying. unfortunately, the one guy ( instructor ) i knew gave up his plane and the closest school is 200 miles away.

 

[gumbyk]

Hi Jenisch,
Welcome to aviating - you'll be forever broke now

It sounds like you're trying too hard. Sit back, relax, and let the glider do the work.

 

[N4521U]

Welcome to aviating - you'll be forever broke now

When I started flying it was explained to me the difference between a plane and a boat was the sky is a bigger hole in which to throw your money! Didn't realize how true that was.

 

[Jenisch]

Now I'm getting better guys! When making a turn, I wasn't holding the stick firmly.

 

[Airframes]

Good on you! Enjoy your flying.

 

[vikingBerserker]

That's awesome, congratulations!