94th Flying Training Squadron Glider Program
U.S. Air Force Academy
Published on Jan 8, 2019
The USAF Academy has two advanced sailplane teams. Each team is composed of around ten cadet instructor pilots and several officers.
The first advanced program is the Aerobatics Team, flying the TG-10C. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers, exhibiting throughout the United States the flying capabilities of Air Force Academy cadets and their sailplanes. The team currently competes at four regional International Aerobatic Club (IAC) sponsored competitions throughout the year.
The other team is the Cross-Country Soaring Team, flying the TG-15A, TG-15B, and TG-10B. The team competes in Soaring Society of America (SSA) regional and national competitions. They strive for state and national records, and SSA Soaring badges for individual achievement.