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P.O.Box 143
Monticello, Il 61856
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Learn to soar
Learn to soar and experience the beauty and serenity of silent flight.
Transitioning pilots can train to solo in as few as 12 flights. Those who are new to flying can train to solo in as few as 23 flights (although 30 to 50 is typical).
Once you have reached solo status, you can complete your training by preparing for your written and practical exams (transitioning pilots are not required to re-take the written exam).
Glider pilots do not require medicals.
Once you have received you Private Pilot - Glider license, you can carry passengers, persue achievment badges, and accumulate expierence in cross-country flying. As you accumulate more flight time, you will be able to earn commercial and/or instructor ratings also.
Your training will include...
* Areotow Takeoff (Towing by airplane).
* Free ground instruction by our FAA-Certified flight instructors.
* Free flight instruction by our FAA-Certified flight instructors.
* Instruction in all techniques and skills required for safe soaring.
Try before you join...
When beginning training, you may be unsure as to whether soaring is for you. Therefore, we have made it simple to "test" soaring to see if you like it before making a financial commitment to flight training. Your first flight may be taken as a guest ride (see our 'Ride' page). As long as your guest flight is taken with an instructor, you may elect to receive training on your first flight and have the flight logged.
Brief overview of training...
At the beginning of your training, you will be taking mostly 3000 ft. tows in order to learn basic techniques and maneuvers and to get a feel for flight in an aircraft. As you progress in your training, you will begin to take "pattern tows", which are 1000 ft. tows to practice landings. When your instructor feels you are proficient enough, you will take a written solo exam and be signed off for solo flight. The typical student solos after about 40 flights, assuming the student flies relatively often. As a solo student, you continue to fly by yourself, honing techniques and practicing soaring skills. When you feel ready, you take an FAA-designated written exam and an FAA check ride. After passing these, you are issued a private pilot's license, at which time you are authorized to take up passengers on soaring flights.
What does it cost ?
All of the associated costs (Dues, Tows, Materials, and Examinations) are discussed on our 'Membership' page . Total cost, from start to license will depend on your current status, skill level, abilities, and commitment.