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Catch the Thrill of a Soaring Flight

Soaring Flight with the Mohawk Soaring ClubLocation: Saratoga Springs

Overview: Come join us for the opportunity to experience the thrill of soaring flight! First you will have a one-hour ground school class consisting of basic sailplane aerodynamics, sailplane familiarization and nomenclature, preflight and ground handling operations, and aero-tow procedures. The student pilot will then get to assist the instructor in pre-flighting the sailplane, then aero-tow to 2000 feet. Once released, you will get to experience the joy of motorless flight by actually flying a Blanik sailplane!

Instructor: Thomas MacJarrett, FAA Certified flight Instructor-Glider, FAA Certified Advanced Ground Instructor. NAFI, Master Flight instructor.

Course Fee: $80 Members: $75  
Enrollment includes a 30-day membership in the Adirondack Soaring Club
       

Upcoming Class Schedules
# 9371 Sun July 27 10:00am-1:00pm
# 9372 Sat Sept 27 10:00am-1:00pm
# 9373 Sun Oct 26 10:00am-1:00pm
# 9374 Sat Nov 8 10:00am-1:00pm