02.11.2025, News, Neuseeland

Introduction to cross country coaching

"Hence the soaring coach. The role of the coach is to help newly trained pilots to attain the levels of skill and airmanship required to take part in the sport of cross country soaring. The coach should therefore be an excellent soaring pilot, with a proven ability to fly safely across country in a variety of weather, soaring systems, types of terrain and different sailplanes. At the same time he should have some of the qualities of the very best instructors: accurate “by the book” flying skills and technical knowledge, sound airmanship, self discipline, and an ability - indeed a passion - to transfer his understanding of soaring to his student." [GNZ Coaching Manual]

Quelle: Christian (DD)