Doris Grove
Encyclopedia
Doris Grove is an American world record breaking glider
pilot, flight instructor
, and a member of the U.S. Soaring Hall of Fame
. She was an early pioneer of ridge soaring in the Ridge-and-valley Appalachians
in the 1970s, ultimately setting three world records flying gliders there, and becoming the first woman to earn the FAI
1000 km Diploma. She was also a stunt co-pilot in the 1999 film The Thomas Crown Affair
.
Ms. Grove currently lives near State College
, Pennsylvania
with her husband Thomas Knauff
, another hall of fame glider pilot. They own and operate the Ridge Soaring Gliderport
in Julian, Pennsylvania
, which they founded in 1975.
Glider (sailplane)
A glider or sailplane is a type of glider aircraft used in the sport of gliding. Some gliders, known as motor gliders are used for gliding and soaring as well, but have engines which can, in some cases, be used for take-off or for extending a flight...
pilot, flight instructor
Flight instructor
A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to fly aircraft. Specific privileges granted to holders of a flight instructor qualification vary from country to country, but very generally, a flight instructor serves to enhance or evaluate the knowledge and skill level of an aviator in pursuit...
, and a member of the U.S. Soaring Hall of Fame
Soaring Hall of Fame
The Soaring Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made the highest achievements in, or contributions to, the sport of soaring in the United States of America. It has been located at the National Soaring Museum in Elmira, New York, since 1975...
. She was an early pioneer of ridge soaring in the Ridge-and-valley Appalachians
Ridge-and-valley Appalachians
The Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, also called the Ridge and Valley Province or the Valley and Ridge Appalachians, are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian division and are also a belt within the Appalachian Mountains extending from southeastern New York through northwestern New...
in the 1970s, ultimately setting three world records flying gliders there, and becoming the first woman to earn the FAI
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale is the world governing body for air sports and aeronautics and astronautics world records. Its head office is in Lausanne, Switzerland. This includes man-carrying aerospace vehicles from balloons to spacecraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles...
1000 km Diploma. She was also a stunt co-pilot in the 1999 film The Thomas Crown Affair
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999 film)
The Thomas Crown Affair is a 1999 American heist film directed by John McTiernan. The film, starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo and Denis Leary, is a remake of the 1968 film of the same name....
.
Ms. Grove currently lives near State College
State College, Pennsylvania
State College is the largest borough in Centre County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is the principal city of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Centre County. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 42,034, and roughly double...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
with her husband Thomas Knauff
Thomas Knauff
Thomas L. Knauff is an American author, glider pilot, flight instructor, Federal Aviation Administration Designated Pilot Examiner, and a member of the U.S. Soaring Hall of Fame. He was an early pioneer of ridge soaring in the Ridge-and-valley Appalachians in the 1960s, ultimately setting five...
, another hall of fame glider pilot. They own and operate the Ridge Soaring Gliderport
Ridge Soaring Gliderport
Ridge Soaring Gliderport is a public-use glider airport located two nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Unionville, in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is privately owned by Knauff & Grove, Inc....
in Julian, Pennsylvania
Julian, Pennsylvania
Julian, is a census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 152 at the 2000 census...
, which they founded in 1975.
World Glider Records
- Single-place glider, Feminine
- Out-and-return distance: 731.27 km, 7 April 1979, Ridge Soaring GliderportRidge Soaring GliderportRidge Soaring Gliderport is a public-use glider airport located two nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Unionville, in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is privately owned by Knauff & Grove, Inc....
, Julian, PennsylvaniaJulian, PennsylvaniaJulian, is a census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 152 at the 2000 census...
, Schleicher ASW 19Schleicher ASW 19|-References:*****... - Out-and-return distance: 1000.86 km, 11 Mar 1980, Ridge Soaring GliderportRidge Soaring GliderportRidge Soaring Gliderport is a public-use glider airport located two nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Unionville, in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is privately owned by Knauff & Grove, Inc....
, Julian, PennsylvaniaJulian, PennsylvaniaJulian, is a census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 152 at the 2000 census...
, Schleicher ASW 19Schleicher ASW 19|-References:*****... - Out-and-return distance: 1127.68 km, 28 September 1981, Piper Memorial AirportWilliam T. Piper Memorial AirportWilliam T. Piper Memorial Airport is a public general aviation airport located two miles east of the central business district of Lock Haven, a city in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA....
, Lock Haven, PennsylvaniaLock Haven, PennsylvaniaThe city of Lock Haven is the county seat of Clinton County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Located near the confluence of the West Branch Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Creek, it is the principal city of the Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, micropolitan statistical area, itself part of the...
, Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2
- Out-and-return distance: 731.27 km, 7 April 1979, Ridge Soaring Gliderport
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- Source: Fédération Aéronautique InternationaleFédération Aéronautique InternationaleThe Fédération Aéronautique Internationale is the world governing body for air sports and aeronautics and astronautics world records. Its head office is in Lausanne, Switzerland. This includes man-carrying aerospace vehicles from balloons to spacecraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles...
http://records.fai.org/pilot.asp?from=gliding&id=68
- Source: Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Other Flying Accomplishments
- 1000 K Diploma, first woman, U.S. #12 (Int #24) 1980
- SSA Exceptional Achievement Award 1981
- Eaton Trophy (with T. Knauff) 2000
- Certificate of Appreciation (with T. Knauff) 2005
- Source: Soaring Hall of FameSoaring Hall of FameThe Soaring Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made the highest achievements in, or contributions to, the sport of soaring in the United States of America. It has been located at the National Soaring Museum in Elmira, New York, since 1975...
http://www.soaringmuseum.org/halloffame/halloffamebios.html#G
Books authored
- Federal Aviation Regulations for Glider Pilots,1996
- Accident Prevention Manual for Glider Flight Instructors, with Thomas Knauff, 2nd edition, 1993, (No ISBN)
- Accident Prevention Manual for Glider Pilots, with Thomas Knauff, 1992.
- Judgment Training Manual for Glider Pilots, with Doris Grove, 1985. OCLC 61776977
- Glider Basics from Solo to License with Thomas Knauff, et al., 1st ed, 1984. ISBN 0-9605676-3-2