School of Glider Flight and Construction Records

The School of Glider Flight and Construction began at the University of Denver in May, 1942. At that time a class was offered at Lowry Field, an adult class was offered downtown, and another class was offered for teenagers. On October 2, 1942, the Clarion student newspaper announced that the Glider flight program was to be a prelude to Civilian Pilot Training, and night classes would be given in glider construction. At the time of the first flight of a University of Denver constructed glider, University of Denver was the only university in the nation offering credit for such classes. After the World War II, the school evolved into programs of power flight instruction and airline management. The last classes in glider flight were offered in 1946.