Thermal XC Clinic

JOIN NICK GREECE AND BRIAN KERR 

DATES
May 23, 24, 25

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LOCATION
Woodrat Mountain, Southern Oregon, USA

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Thermal identification, entry, and centering
• Efficient climbing and leaving strategy
• Glide decision-making and route selection
• XC planning and weather interpretation
• Airspace awareness and safe navigation
• Landing selection in unfamiliar terrain
• Risk management and decision-making

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DAILY STRUCTURE

• Morning weather briefing and XC planning
• Site and safety briefings
• Guided flights with radio support
• Post-flight debriefs and analysis

Pilots will work toward progressively longer and more independent flights as conditions allow.

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MINIMUM PILOT REQUIREMENTS

Pilot Rating
• USHPA P3 (Intermediate) or higher

Experience
• Thermal and XC experience required

Safety Background
• Minimum of 1 completed SIV course (required)

Equipment
• EN-B glider or higher 
• Airworthy gear in excellent condition
• Harness with back protection
• Reserve parachute (repacked within 12 months)
• Helmet
• Radio (required)
• GPS/vario
• Satellite tracker (required; preferably Garmin inReach)

Mindset
• Willingness to follow guidance and fly within a structured group
• Conservative decision-making and strong situational awareness

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WHO THIS IS FOR

• Pilots transitioning into cross-country flying
• Pilots wanting structured thermal coaching
• Pilots ready to fly beyond the local ridge

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 3 days of professional instruction
• Daily weather and XC briefings
• In-flight radio coaching
• Post-flight debriefs

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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Lodging and meals

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PRICING

$1,200 per person
Limited to 8 pilots

$700 Deposit required to reserve your spot, payable by Venmo

The remainder balance is paid by cash upon arrival.

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RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Contact:

Nick Greece: p. 1-516-816-1333 or Email:  nicgreece@gmail.com

Brian Kerr: p. 1-530-574-7181 or Email:  brian@airxpansion.com

Final acceptance is based on pilot experience and readiness.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and progression-focused environment.

We look forward to flying with you!

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