Resources
Essentials
Wing Runner Course required for all new members
“Glider Flight Training Manual” by Thomas Knauff
This will come in your new member packet.
This online resource provides guidance for your training at SCOH.
FAA reference book. You can download the PDF at the link above or buy a paper copy here.
Further Reading
This list includes other great titles that are optional but can add different perspectives to your studies.
Flight Training Manual for Gliders
by Russell Holtz
Learning to Fly Gliders by Bob Wander
Gliding Made Easy Series
Beginning Gliding by Derek Piggott
by Tom Knauff
Transition from airplanes to Gliders
...and video tutorials
Library
What should be in your personal glider library?
Federal Aviation Regulations
Safety
Soaring Safety Foundation, SSF
Books
Preventing Launching & Landing Accidents by Thomas Knauff
Glider Emergency Procedures by Thomas Knauff
Off Field Landings by Thomas Knauff
Gliding Safety by Derek Piggott
Safer Soaring by Bob Wander
Other Internet Resources
Advanced Soaring Made Easy by Bernard Ecke
Cumulus Soaring has perhaps, the most comprehensive range of gliding and soaring books (as well as soaring equipment).
Bob Wander’s site also has an excellent range of glider training books.
Sectionals (Maps)
'My Pilot Store' to buy sectionals
skyvector.com to view online and/or buy sectionals