Soaring Society of America | Aviation Glider Pilot - What is Soaring
Modern sailplanes make soaring flight possible, and with them humans can fly higher, faster, and farther than the greatest of birds, using only an invisible force of nature to stay aloft. The sport is called “soaring” and to pilot as well as spectator, it has universal appeal.
Lift (soaring) - Wikipedia
Lift is a meteorological phenomenon used as an energy source by soaring aircraft and soaring birds. The most common human application of lift is in sport and recreation. The three air sports that use soaring flight are: gliding, hang gliding and paragliding. Energy can be gained by using rising air from four sources:
Learn to Fly Gliders - Soaring Society of America
Learning to fly a sailplane safely is easy. The instructor can teach you the mechanics of flying the glider in just a few lessons. But don’t be led too quickly into thinking that you have learned all there is to know. Learning to soar is a series of steps and plateaus.
Where to Fly | Soaring Society of America | Find Local SSA …
Oct 1, 2024 · Our Where To Fly map, offers glider pilots the chance to locate and contact Soaring Society of America Chapters & Clubs throughout the US. Become a full member now for just $80 (Monthly magazine, online access, and club connection).
What is Soaring flight? | World Air Sports Federation
Soaring pilots can stay airborne for hours by flying through air that is ascending as fast or faster than the glider itself is descending, thus gaining energy, they can convert this energy into speed to cover great distances at remarkable speeds.
Sky Sailing
Soaring is the flight of a sailplane or glider, by using the energy produced by gliding along on the air-currents, much like a powered airplane. Learning to soar in a sailplane is the best way to begin to learn to fly. In operation since 1959, Sky Sailing is a world leader in the Sport of Soaring.
Texas Soaring Association - Fly With Us
You'll fly with an FAA-licensed glider pilot in one of our two-place sailplanes. We typically operate 10am - 5pm Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays year round - weather permitting. Before noon is best. Please contact us about a week ahead to schedule your flight.
National Soaring Museum - Soaring Comes Alive
The National Soaring Museum preserves and presents the heritage of motorless flight, and promotes through education, a greater knowledge of soaring, aeronautics, and related physical sciences for everyone.
Come Soar With Us! - Wisconsin Soaring Society
Whether we're swirling around a thermal in elegant long-winged ships or cooling down at the end of the day, the Wisconsin Soaring Society provides the kind of economic flying camaraderie rarely found anywhere.
Honolulu Soaring | Piloted Scenic Glider Tours in Waialua, HI
Get ready for some Hawaiian Soaring FUN ! Piloted scenic flights for one or two passengers; Specialty “hands-on” and aerobatic flights; Flight instruction and aircraft rental