Sailplanes are FAA certified aircraft. There is a passenger weight limit of 235 pounds. Updrafts from sun-heated earth surfaces such as parking lots, plowed fields, large barren construction sites, or metal buildings are the energy source used by the sailplane to stay aloft and even climb to a higher altitude. Heat rises and with it the sailplane, given the pilot has the skill and knowledge to use the updrafts or thermals to the best advantage. Wind is not the energy source that keeps the sailplane aloft.
Sailplanes fly in clear weather.
Bring a picnic to enjoy in the airplane-shaped Gazebo after your flight. Flights are offered Wednesday through Sunday. We have limited same-day reservations available, however it is best to call a few days in advance. The school provides the opportunity to learn to soar under the guidance of fully qualified FAA certified flight instructors. This course is taught on an individual basis and is designed to fullfill all of the requirements for FAA certification.