AMY SMITH
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Objective: Seek the Position of Glider Pilot Instructor
SUMMARY: Exceptionally knowledgeable, skilled and experienced Glider Pilot Instructor with huge background in teaching safe and competent cross-country flying skills - starting from scratch; providing valuable assistance to students to progress safely in, and enjoy, the sport of hang gliding, and become true airmen.
Summary of Qualifications
Exceptional knowledge of aerodynamics and theory of flight.
Strong knowledge of meteorology, airframes and systems.
Thorough knowledge of flight Instruments, navigation, and flight operations.
In-depth knowledge of emergency procedures and human factors including pilot decision-making.
Remarkable ability to supervise glider pilot flight training.
Proven ability of strong in flight and on the ground familiarity.
Exceptional ability to perform both normal and emergency maneuvers.
Strong knowledge of all applicable national aeronautical regulations and local flying site rules.
Uncommon instructional proficiency in stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery procedures.
Professional Experience
Pro Flying School, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Novice Paragliding Pilot Instructor
Demonstrate layout and preflight of the canopy, harness, and backup reserve parachute.
Give a reliable analysis of general conditions of the site and self, and a flight plan including flight path, areas to avoid in relation to the wind flow, and obstacles to stay clear of.
Demonstrate 5 consecutive forward inflations with a visual check of the canopy each time.
Demonstrate 5 consecutive controlled reverse inflations with proper surge dampening.
Demonstrate controlled kiting of a glider overhead for two minutes in a steady wind.
Demonstrate two clean, smooth reverse inflations/reversals prior to launch.
Demonstrate, with each flight, a method of establishing that the pilot is properly connected to the glider, with cleared lines and risers just prior to inflation.
Demonstrate two successful, aggressive, confident inflations/launches, where the wind is at least 15 cross to straight up the hill in wind not exceeding 5 m.p.h.
Demonstrate two no-wind (0-5 m.p.h.) inflations/launches.
Demonstrate how to brief and instruct a ground crew and explain when an assisted launch is necessary.
Demonstrate flight with smooth variation in airspeed, from above minimum sink to fast flight, while maintaining a heading.
Demonstrate flight showing the ability to comfortably and precisely slow the glider to minimum sink and smoothly increase to normal airspeed while maintaining a heading.
Demonstrate flight(s) along a planned path alternating 'S' turns of at least 90 change in heading.
Demonstrate hands-off flying, weight-shift turns, and rear-riser turns.
Teach and demonstrate other lessons to qualify students for the conferment of Novice Paragliding Pilot rating.
Pro Flying School, Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2002
Beginner Paragliding Pilot Instructor
Demonstrated system setup and preflight, including a complete discussion of all those factors which are particular to the specific tow system used and those factors which are relevant to towing in general.
Demonstrated complete understanding of both normal and emergency procedures, including checklists for normal procedures and the indications of an impending emergency.
Demonstrated successful, confident, controlled launches and flight under tow to release at altitude, with a smooth transition to flying, with proper directional and pitch control resulting in proper tracking of the tow line and appropriate maintenance of proper tow line tension and airspeed.
Taught all Beginner-level Paragliding Tow Discussion Topics.
Education and Professional Training
FAA Flight Instructor- Glider Certificate
Masters Degree in Geography University of New York (2000)
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