instruments

When considering the purchase of a second-hand glider, several crucial factors should be taken into account to ensure a safe and satisfying flying experience. Although it’s an exciting time in your life buying your first glider, an upgrade, or a significant change for you, here is a simple guide on what to look for when buying.

Structural Integrity

When you are considering replacing or adding new equipment and avionics in your glider, it is important to first consider the category of glider you are working with. Experimental gliders offer a wider and normally cheaper range of options to choose from.  Alternatively, Standard Type Certificated aircraft are held to stricter guidelines for their installed equipment. 

I’ve spent most of the last thirty years flying cross country, competing, and teaching others to soar and race. I’ve been lucky enough to fly in lots of different places: in the USA from Mifflin, Sugarbush, Parowan, and Minden, all over Europe from Finland to Spain and as far east as Lithuania. I’ve worked in  Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and even Japan. Along the way, I’ve managed