Instruction and Rides
Sailplane Rides
We will show you a flying experience like nothing else. Riding in a sailplane is the purest form of flying there is. You will be sitting in the front seat of our glider with your pilot flying from the rear seat behind you. As you are towed to altitude behind our towplane the view will be breathtaking.
Gift Certificates are available at $200 for an approximately 20-30 minute ride towed up to 3000′ above ground level for 1 person. Weight limits apply.
Contact Robert Pintar to schedule a ride: 509-998-7384
See also “FAST Certificates” available at SSA.org for your first instruction flight.
Towing
Our Piper Pawnee 235
Tow pilots are volunteers and unpaid. If interested you must have 100 hours PIC in ASEL, 50 hours of tailwheel logged, 100 hours preferred, and a high performance endorsement. A glider rating is also preferred and you are required to be a member of SSA
INSTRUCTION
To successfully pass the FAA examinations, bot written and practical, you will study a diversified range of Material, including soaring techniques, meteorology, navigation, theory and essentials of flight. This will be completed under the supervision of our FAA certified instructors to prepare you for the written test, oral exam and flight test. When completed you will be certified as a Private Pilot, Glider, and be able to take passengers.
