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How to Obtain a Good Weather Briefing

By Steve Sliwa

Here are some tips on how to get a good weather briefing. This document complements other pilot educational material published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other aviation organizations. Just like everything else in life, practice makes perfect, or nearly so. If you practice getting a weather briefing on a regular basis, then after just a few sessions you will be like an old pro and will know how to get a quality weather briefing.

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Updated January 23, 2016
FAA AC 62-4

By Steve Sliwa

Pilot Transition Course for Self-Launching or Powered Sailplanes (Motorgliders)
This advisory circular (AC) provides recommendations, but not the only means, that may be used by glider pilots who desire to transition into sailplanes or gliders with self-launching capability.

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Submitted November 28, 2015
FAA AC21.17-2A

By Steve Sliwa

Type Certification -- Fixed Wing Gliders (Sailplanes) Including Powered Gliders
This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance concerning acceptable means, but not the only means, of showing compliance with 21.17(b) of Part 21 of the FARs for type certification of gliders and powered gliders.

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Updated November 28, 2015