Glider Makes Emergency Landing At Garden Of The Gods
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Updated: 3:36 PM Jun 18, 2008
Glider Makes Emergency Landing At Garden Of The Gods
A glider has made an emergency landing at Garden Of The Gods, Kissing Camels Golf Course.
Posted: 1:56 PM Jun 18, 2008
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A glider has made an emergency landing at Garden Of The Gods, Kissing Camels Golf Course.

The TG-15 Air Force Academy glider, being flown by Cadet 1st Class Kurt Cloutier, was forced to land near the western-most hole, near the 5th hole.

The AFA confirms the Cloutier, who is an instructor pilot, was flying the aircraft for a training mission when he lost his lift and found the closest place to land.

Colorado Springs police say there are no reported injuries. The course is currently closed for renovations and no civilians were in the area at the time of the landing.

The Air Force Academy also said, "Since February 2006, the TG-15 has been the primary aircraft for the cadet cross-country advanced competition flying team. The TG-15 glider, known to civilian aviators as the “Discus,” is available in single- and dual-seat models.

The Academy Soaring Program is designed to allow cadets to receive their first hands-on experience in a flying environment. The 94th Flying Training Squadron executes all training associated with the soaring program, including basic soaring, instructor pilot upgrade and advanced soaring. The squadron flies over 15,000 sorties a year, making it the largest and most active soaring operation in the United States. Sailplane training is designed as a leadership and motivational experience for the cadets. This is evident in the fact that 95 percent of the training is conducted by qualified cadet instructor pilots.

There is no extensive damage to the aircraft.

The incident will be reviewed by officers at the Academy.

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Posted by: Dee Wallen Location: Virginia on Jun 19, 2008 at 08:15 AM

Kudos to the fine job of landing safely by Cadet Cloutier. Kudos to the Academy for its training. Kid should probably consider becoming a fighter pilot! Thank God for his quick thinking and lack of injury.
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