Written by Sigmund
Competition Gliding Classes
These are the various competition gliding classes as defined by the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale):
Written by Cliff
Many of you have probably read about the 'Gimli Glider'. Even so it still makes for interesting reading!
If a Boeing 767 runs out of fuel at 41,000 feet, what do you have? Answer: A 132 ton glider with a sink rate of over 2000 fpm and marginally enough hydraulic pressure to control the ailerons, elevator, and rudder. Put veteran pilots Bob Pearson and cool_as_a_cucumber Maurice Quintal in the in the cockpit and you've got the unbelievable but true story of Air Canada Flight 143known ever since as the Gimli Glider.