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 Like to learn how to soar with the birds? Take a look at how inexpensive and simple it is. |
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| Gift Certificates |
 Gift certificates are a great idea for friends and family. Purchase them now and they can be used anytime in the next year ! A single flight is $100 (3000' tow) or you can buy a three pack for one person at $200. Send us a cheque (allow four weeks lead time) along with the name of the intended recipient(s) and we’ll send you the gift certificate(s).P.O Box 472, Edm. Ab T5J 2K1 |
Welcome to the Edmonton Soaring Club
Did
you ever wonder what it would be like to fly in a sailplane? If words
such as "freedom", "solitude", and "quiet"
come to mind, you would be right!
Soaring or gliding is a form of recreational flight using motorless aircraft. A glider is launched by towing it with a powered airplane. The glider pilot then releases at altitude and searches for atmospheric lift to stay aloft.
If you think that this sounds like fun, then you're right. Our members fly throughout the spring, summer, and fall whenever the weekend weather allows. Many visitors come to see us, watch the pilots, and maybe even come on up in one of our 2-seat gliders for an Introductory Flight.
Here are some videos from one of our members.
Check out this great article in Popular Mechanics about learning to fly gliders. http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog/outdoors/2904161.html
The ESC was incorporated in 1957 as
a non-profit society. Our club can teach you how to fly gliders,
and rent gliders to you when you are licensed for your ongoing enjoyment. |
Want to compare what it cost to fly for a whole season against golf or other sports? |
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