Licensing and Training
Motorglider licensing FAQ (frequently asked questions).
Motorglider and pilot requirements defined (PDF document that complements the FAQ)
Need training or endorsements?
Please contact someone on the list below to discuss your situation.
If you know or find someone who is NOT on the list below, please have them contact me so I can add them to the list (and if someone on the list doesn't do it anymore, I'd like to know that, too). Thanks!
Eric Greenwell (509-578-8707) or email me)
Will travel
These instructors will travel to other locations - please see their announcement in the state listed here:
Rae (Bud) Williams (Alabama)
Phil Abrams (Arizona)
Russ Hustead (Arizona)
SKY SAILING™, INC (California)
Dieter Bibbig (Colorado)
Shawn Knickerbocker (Florida)
Dave McConeghey (Kansas)
Joe Dobronski (Missouri)
Stuart Lieber (Minnesota)
Robert J. Mudd (New Mexico)
Davey Amos (North Carolina
Grant Smith (Washington)
Some will also ferry aircraft.
Alabama
Rae (Bud) Williams
Pegasus Aviation Services, LLC
Elmore (Montgomery), AL
CFI Glider (Self-Launch, Aero-Tow & Ground-Launch)
CFI Airplane, Instrument & Multiengine
ATP (ASMELS), CSIP (Avidyne & Perspective)
Motorglider training and self-launch endorsements per AC 61-94 available, will travel to your location.
Grob 109B 28:1, 2-place touring motorglider
$100/hr includes instructor.
I provide flight training at all levels, to include Self-launch & tail wheel endorsements, flight instruction and aircraft ferrying. Typical self-launch endorsement syllabus is 3-5 flight hours, depending on background and experience, plus ground training.
Come to my location or I will fly my motorglider anywhere in the USA to you for training ($100/hr) or travel to you to train you in your self-launch glider for low daily rate and expenses.
I am also an A&P/IA and provide A&P and inspection services.
Location: Elmore, AL
Phone: 334-294-2833 - cell
Email: rae.bud.williams@gmail.com
Arizona
Phil Abrams
CFI-G CFII ATP
Tucson, AZ, or will travel to your location for self-launch endorsements, intro rides, etc.
Grob 109B 28:1, 2-place self-launching sailplane
$125/hr includes instructor.
Location: KTUS, Tucson, AZ
Phone: (520) 222-6084
eMail: info@soaringflight.com
website: www.soaringflight.com
Russ Hustead
Sky King Soaring LLC
Motorglider training and endorsements.
Aircraft: Katana Xtreme (expert), Pipistrel, or your Stemme S-10 or Super Ximango
Location: Payson, AZ
Phone: 602 622-2257 cell
Cell: 602-622-2257
Email: russ@skykingsoaring.com
Web Site: www.skykingsoaring.com
California
Williams Soaring
Training and motorglider endorsements in an ASH-32Mi, .
Call Williams Soaring at: 530-473-5600
Or email: info@williamssoaring.com
Website: https://www.williamssoaring.com/index.html
Location:
Williams Soaring
2668 Husted Road
Williams, CA 95987-5105
Oliver Dyer-Bennet
DG-USA
Training in a DG-505M, a high performance 50:1, 2-place self-launching sailplane. MG training & endorsements from a CFI/CFIG.
DG-505M $125 hr.
Instructor $50 hr.
3 hr. minimum per day.
Location: Sonoma Sky Park, CA & Minden, NV.
Phone: (707)942-5727, fax: (707)942-0885
e-mail: DGUSA@AOL.COM
Jeffery Hazlegrove
Motorglider training and endorsements
Location: Windsor, CA
Phone: 707-838-8901
e-mail: gliderpilotjeff@netscape.net
John Fulton
CFIG/MG
Location: Berkeley, CA
Phone: 510-666-9076
Bud Schurmeier
CFIG/MG, Stemme S10-VT
Location: Fallbrook, CA
Phone: 760-941-3703
e-mail: schurmeier@earthlink.net
SKY SAILING™, INC
Let Your Heart Soar! We have a Stemme S10-VT to do motorglider endorsements on a regular basis. We have year-round soaring, open 7 days a week 9 to 5. Garret Willat is available to go to other places.
Location: 31930 Hwy 79, Warner Springs CA 92086
Phone: (760) 782-0404 fax 782-9251
email: see the website for the address (spam avoidance is the reason)
website: www.skysailing.com
Rolf Peterson - see Nevada listing
Sport Pilot Examiner
Motorglider training and endorsements by Jon Thornburgh. Two Lambada UMF-13 and a Samba XXL motorgliders are available.
Location: Torrance Airport, Torrance, CA
Phone: 800-971-8710
email:
Website: www.SportPilotExaminer.com
Robert M. Riter
I do glider training in a HB-23. CFI-G.
Location: Torrance, CA
Riter Aviation
phone: (310) 614-0759
email: rmriter@aol.com
Web Site: riteraviation.com
Jennifer Foreman
I do glider training in your glider; currently, I have experience in the Diamond HK-36 series, Pipistrel and Stemme.
Location: Petaluma, CA
Aeroventure
phone: (707) 778-6767
email: tsongololo at twiggybird.com
Web Site: www.aeroventure.com
Colorado
Phil Ecklund
CFIG/MG
Location: Boulder, CO
Phone: 303-449-4300
Alfonso Ossorio
I am a CFI and DPE with a Motor glider endorsement.
Location: Boulder, CO
Phone: 303-665-4499
email: ossorio3@comcast.net
Jer Eberhard
Mountain Flying Aviation, LTD
Grob-109, Ximango and Stemme S10-VT training and endorsements in
customer's aircraft. Mountain and ridge soaring and flying. Steamboat
Springs and Salida, Colorado are favorites.
FAA Safety Team member.
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Phone: 970-231-6325
email: jer@jerslash.net
website: http://www.jerslash.net
Delaware
Roland Martin
I am offering motorglider instructions and rental of a Super-Ximango AMT-200
New Garden (N57) airport in south-east Pennsylvania, near Wilmington, Delaware.
Phone: 610-444-1266
web site: http://sailplanesandmore.com
Florida
Shawn Knickerbocker (6/2006)
Motorglider training available, will travel to your location. Touring motorglider training course on request to include the AMT-200 and 300, VA-17, Katana series, L-13 SEH. G-109, etc...
Annual & recurrent training available also. FAA DPE in motorgliders, can issue self-launch certificate (FAA) at the PVT/COMM level and self-launch endorsements as per A/C 61-94. Can help set up training programs also.
Phone: 904.269.5861 (Florida) cell: 904.382.9614
e-mail: FAADPE1604@AOL.COM
Roger Buchanan
May be able to give training and endorsements in your motorglider.
Location: Winter Haven, FL
Phone 863-307-4396
email: rogerb@tampabay.rr.com
Jerry Owens
No current contact information. If you know his situation, please have him contact eric@thegreenwells.us to update his entry here.
Eugene Zakharenkov
No current contact information. If you know his situation, please have him contact eric@thegreenwells.us to update his entry here.
Rand Vollmer (Contact information current as of 3/13/2023)
CFIG; LSRM A, WS, PP, and Glider
Services available: Self-Launch Glider Training, new pilots, add a rating, and BFRs. All training conducted in your Pipistrel Virus or Sinus Gliders - or call to confirm availability of Rand's Glider.
Location: Zephyrhills (Tampa) Florida - Will travel
Phone: (813) 774-2127
Email: jrvoll@gmail.com
Georgia
Tom Muller
Motorglider training and endorsements in a Ximango AMT 200.
Location: Thomasville, GA
Phone: 229.221.4018 FAX 229.551.0984
email: tumuller@rose.net
Idaho
Jeff Jobe - See Washington listing
Glenn Vitucci
I give self-launching endorsements in my 2016 Distar Sundancer, and CFI-G renewals.
Location: Driggs, ID (KDIJ)
Phone: 208 313 6134 cell
Email: glennvitucci@gmail.com
Website: www.SpitzerRealty.com
Illinois
Skill Aviation
Flight training in your motorglider. CFI-G: Roderick Read 847-970-0113 fabyan64@gmail.com
2346 West Beach Road
Waukegan, IL 60087-1530
Phone: 847-599-9955
Web site: http://www.skillaviation.com
Indiana
Please contact me if you know of any motorglider instructors in Indiana
Eric Greenwell - eric@thegreenwells.us
Kansas
Dave McConeghey (contact info valid as of 2/20/2023)
Motorglider Instruction and Delivery; 2 examiners available.
Experience in: RF4D, RF5B, Vivat, Grob 109, 109B, Taifun 17E, Scheibe Falke SF25C, SF28, Pipistrel Virus, SW, Sinus, Ximango, Lambada U13, Phoenix U15, Schweizer SGM-2-37, Dimona HK36, Brasov IS-28M2
Phoenix U15 Light Sport Available for Instruction and Rental.
Location: KAAO in Wichita, Kansas
Cell Phone: 316-409-9624
Email: mcconeghey@gmail.com
Michigan
Sandhill Soaring Club
Club owned Scheibe SF25C. Club membership is required, several qualified instructors available.
Location: Trenton, MI
Phone info line: 734 761 1132
e-mail: ctstoltz@yahoo.com
Website: www.sandhillsoaring.org
Mailing address: PO Box 2021 Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Mark Grant
CFI Instrument, Airplane & Glider (Self-Launch, Aero-Tow & Ground-Launch)
Experienced in Taifun 17E, Scheibe SF25C, Stemme S-10V, Ximango AMT 200, Schweizer SGM 2-37/TG-7A, Samba XXL, Pipistrel Virus 912 and Hobbyliner HB23/2400.
Self-launch & tail wheel endorsements, flight instruction and aircraft ferrying.
Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area
Phone: 248-788-4040
Email: mrkgrnt@sbcglobal.net
Minnesota
Steve Fischer
CFII, MEI, CFIG aerotow, ground, self-launch, seaplane, helicopter, DPE
Location: Minneapolis
Phone:
email: sfischer14@comcast.net
Stuart Lieber
CFI-G; Self Launch, Aerotow, ATP, CFI, CFI-I, MEI, MSP FAAST Rep/Wings Pro
SAFEpilots.org - Board Member
Location: Stanton (Twin Cities), Minnesota or will travel to your location for self-launch endorsements/training
Motorglider Training and Endorsements in our Grob 109B
Cell/Txt: 952-232-5045
Email: stulieber@liquidaviation.com
Missouri
John A. Teipen, MCFI
CFI: ASEL, AMEL, ASES, Gliders (aero-tow and self launch).
DPE: ASEL / Gliders (aero-tow and self-launch) – CFI Initial / Renewal / Reinstatement, Commercial, Private, Sport Pilot , and Instrument (ASEL)
Location: FAA Central Region / Greater St Louis
Phone: 314-863-5941
Montana
John Hartley
Motorglider training and endorsements in a DG 500M
Location: Bozeman, MT
Phone: 406-586-2482
e-mail:
New Mexico
Robert J. Mudd
CFI-G&A I do not however have a two seat MG available to me now. I can travel to the new owner's location. Usually the insurance company requires about 10 hours of dual so normally about 5 days would be needed to cover flying and maintenance issues. I have experience in HK-36/Diamond Katana Extreme, DG-800, Pipistrel, Apis, Sinus,Virus and Taurus.
A&P Rotax 912/914 certificated mechanic
Location: Moriarty, New Mexico
Ph 505 269-8234
New York
George Wiederkehr
2009 Barrett Rd.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: 518.884.8169
E-mail: gwiederkehr@nycap.rr.com
Nevada
Andrew Wood
ATP, CFII, MEI, CFIG aerotow, ground, self-launch
Location: Minden NV
email: rawood@q.com
Jim Lee
CFI/CFIG: Available on a limited schedule for self-launch endorsements, glider training and flight reviews using the Phoenix S-LSA glider. Can also provide flight reviews or checkouts in your own glider or airplane.
Location: Minden, NV (MEV)
phone: 352-250-5644
fax:
email: jimlee@phoenixairusa.com
Rolf Peterson
I provide motor glider training in my Grob G109B and give motor glider self-launch endorsements.
I have given training and endorsements in a DG 500M, but no longer have it available to me to give dual flight instruction in retractable engine self-launch glider operations and emergency procedures.
I can give ground instruction in retractable engine system operation and emergency procedures.
Training Locations:
Byron Airport, Byron, CA
Air Sailing Gliderport, Reno, NV
Phone: 925-447-5620 or 925-447-4255 Cell: 925-784-0344
Email: rolfpete@aol.com
Tupper Robinson
Motorglider training and endorsements in DG 500M
Location: Minden, NV
Phone: 775-782-4944
or contact:
High Country Soaring
Phone (775) 782-4944, fax (775) 782-4348
e-mail: hcs@highcountrysoaring.minden.nv.us
website: www.greatbasin.com/~hcsoaring/index1.htm
Mike Moore
CFIG/MG
Location: Minden, NV
Phone: 775-782-1224
e-mail: soarmoore@aol.com
Motorglider tours Las Vegas
Fly in a Grob 109 motorglilder. Beginner to Advanced mountain, ridge,and thermal flying (up to 18,000ft in summer), and you can build time for your commercial license airplane. Dual instruction only.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Phone: (702) 290-3892
email: thierrymaioli@motroglidertourslasvegas.com (or use contact form on website)
website: www.motorglidertourslasvegas.com/index.html
Oliver Dyer-Bennet - see listing for California
North Carolina
Davey Amos
Will travel and provide flight training and Self-Launch endorsements in your aircraft. Specializing in Pipistrel and Diamond Aircraft plus have time in Phoenix and Ximango Motorgliders.
Location: Salisbury, NC (will travel - contact for details)
Phone: (704) 507-7945 to arrange your training
e-mail: daveyamos@hotmail.com
Gary Garavaglia
I can train for self launch endorsements. I am also a glider examiner DPE in NC. I can also travel for expenses. Pilot certificate number 2045275.
Location: 43NC Bahnson Gliderport in Farmington, NC.
Phone: 704.340.8924 to arrange your training
e-mail: garygara@gmail.com
Ohio
Sporty's Academy
Motorglider for training and rental in a Diamond Xtreme (HK-36-TC), with several self-launch CFIG's on staff and 2 glider DPE's (one full-time, one part-time).
Location: Batavia, OH (Clermont County/Sporty's Airport)
Phone: 513.735.9500
e-mail: Fly@SportysAcademy.com
website: http://sportysacademy.com/
Oregon
Robert Brock
I have endorsed over 40 glider pilots for self launch and taken 8 totally through the private pilot glider program in motorgliders only. I can help you, too! You must supply the motorglider, as I currently do not have access to a two-place motorglider. Please contact me to discuss arrangements for endorsements or flight training.
Location: Beaverton, OR
Phone: 503-888- 1600
email: bomar1@gmail.com
King Povenmire
CFIG/MG
Location: Veneta OR
Phone: 543-935-6449
Mark Stroble
CFIG/MG
Location: OR
Phone: 541-895-5984
Pennsylvania
Tom Knauff
Ridge Soaring Gliderport
CFIG/MG We have a Duo Discus T and I believe a used SF28A is on the way.
Location: Julian, PA
Phone: (814) 355 2483, fax: (814) 355 2633
Email: knauff@eglider.org
Tennessee
Steve Dee
I provide flight training at all levels, and Self-Launch endorsements. My Pipistrel Taurus Self Launch Sailplane is equipped with the new ClearNav audio vario and ClearNav, and goes for $180 per hour, dual. Typical endorsement syllabus is 3-5 flight hours, depending on background and experience, plus ground training.
Ground training/cockpit checkouts available for ASH-26e, as well as other self-launch and touring motorgliders. I have experience in the Phoenix U15, Grob 109B, Ximango AMT-200, Katana Extreme, Taifun, Pipistrel Sinus and Virus, and Vivat motorgliders, plus Grob 103SL, DG-400, ASH-26e, Taurus, Ventus 2CM, ASH-25Mi, and Nimbus 3DM Self-Launchers. I'm willing to travel throughout the USA to come to your location for expenses.
Recommended by Marfa Soaring and DG USA-East; call or write for list of satisfied customers. ATP, CFIG/MG, FAA Designated Examiner, SSA Life Member since 1967.
Location: Memphis, TN (will travel - contact for details)
Phone: (901) 652-8270 (cell) to arrange your training
e-mail: goflysteve@gmail.com
Texas
Pilot's Choice Aviation
Motor glider training, endorsements, and rental in a Grob 109.
Location: Georgetown, TX.
phone: 512-869-1759
e-mail:
Burt Compton
Motorglider and glider training year-round in west Texas.
Location: Marfa (MRF), Texas
Phone: 800-667-9464
e-mail: marfagliders@aol.com
Website: www.flygliders.com
Jean-Pierre C. Ducos
CFI-G/MG SSAI: Two G109, one for instruction and demos, the other for solo and rentals. Endorsement package for Glider pilots: $575.00 2 hours ground inst. and 4 hours flight inst. G109 rental including fuel: $75.00/hour. Hill Country located, soar year round. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-667-3716
email: jpducos@learn2soar.net
website: www.learn2soar.net
John Fodemaier
Motorglider training and endorsements
Location: San Antonio, TX
Phone: 210-493-5635, fax 210-493-3633
e-mail:
Ed Shilen
Motorglider training and endorsements
Location: Gun Barrel City, TX
Phone: 903-887-9702
e-mail:
George Vaeth
Motorglider training and endorsements in a Grob 109A
Location: Dallas, TX
Phone: 214-350-1681
e-mail:
Carol Walker
Motorglider instructor and FAA designated pilot examiner
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Phone: (972)-475-4320
e-mail: walkercl@aol.com
Beth Jenkins
Location: Georgetown, TX
Phone: 512-869-1759
Fred Blair
CFIG/MG instruction in Diamond Xtreme HK36TTC
Location: Caddo Mills, TX (7F3) North of Dallas
Phone: 214-616-4727
e-mail: fred.blair3@verizon.net
Dave White
CFI/CFIG Available 7 days a week, by appointment, for Self Launch Endorsement, Glider Training, and Flight Reviews using the Pipistrel Flex S-LSA Glider. Can also provide Flight Reviews or Checkouts in your Glider or Airplane.
Location: Boerne Stage Airfield- Boerne (5C1), Texas
Phone: (830) 388-0120 (leave message)
Email: jsdwhite@gvtc.com
Virginia
Robbie Elves
Motorglider/tailwheel endorsements, BFR - Katana Xtreme - self-launch certificate (FAR 61.31(j)) and self-launch training in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 61-94. FAA examiner locally available for pilot certification in the Katana Xtreme.
ATP/Commercial Glider, FAA "Gold Seal" Instructor
Location: Richmond VA.
Phone: 804-274-1559 Work, 804-740-5760 Home
e-mail: robert.g.elves@pmusa.com
Washington
Jeff Jobe
Motorglider training and endorsements
Glider, Single and Multi Airplane, Rotorcraft Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor
Locations: Seattle, WA and Lewiston, ID
Phone: 206 389 1241
e-mail: jobe32651@aol.com
Ad Astra Aviation
CFIG/MG
Location: Wenatchee, WA
Phone: 509-670-5194
Skip Gregoire
CFIG/MG
Location: Ephrata, WA
Phone: 509-754-5773
e-mail: gregdist@crcwnet.com
Angus McKinnon
CFIG/MG Instruction in a Grob 109A and endorsements.
Location: Bellingham, WA
Phone: 360.671.9605 Fax 360.671.9605
email: angusmckinnon@comcast.net
Grant Smith
I will travel for training in your aircraft or a Grob 109A, which is available for insruction at Pacific Aerosport 50 miles north of Seattle. Instrument training is also available in the Grob or in your aircraft.
Location: Renton, WA
Phone: 425 271-7464
e-mail: GrantSmith@USA.com or CFIG1467368@Yahoo.com
Website: http://cfi4u.sitesled.com
Wisconsin
Ronald Kinoschi
No current contact information. If you know his situation, please have him contact eric@thegreenwells.us to update his entry here.