Soaring T-Day Fall 2022 Group 2

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According to the USAFA website, soaring occurs at the Academy on a year-round basis. The program is the largest glider operation in the world. Its mission is to form the foundation of cadet exposure to military aviation, build character, and help motivate cadets toward a career in the United States Air Force. 

The Basic Soaring program (Airmanship 251) provides a motivational experience for all third class cadets. The cadets first experience soaring in the TG-10B (L-23 Super Blanik) which familiarizes them with aircraft controls, the ever-present checklist, pattern work, and the perspective to earth. Over 7,000 sorties are flown in this beginning program annually. Nearly 200 solos are achieved each year. It usually takes the average student 12 sorties to solo. Sorties are flown all summer and also during the academic year.

  

  

Go to GALLERIES > Airmanship > Soaring. Make sure your sort order is set to OLDEST to NEWEST. Photos begin on page 53.

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Soaring T-Day Fall 2022 Group 2