Learn to Fly!
Several club members are FAA certified glider instructors and provide instruction services to club members. Some also fly professionally outside of soaring and also teach in multiple flying disciplines. Active students work with member instructors to tailor a program of guided study and instruction to best fit THEIR needs. As a member, Cleveland Soaring can take you from start to your FAA glider license.
Glider Usage
Cleveland Soaring Society owns and maintains a tow plane and fleet of gliders. The club does not charge a usage or rental fees to its members. Gliders are generally made available on a first come, first served basis using a daily signup sheet.
Towing and Instruction Fees
As a member, each student is responsible for membership dues, tow fees and instruction fees.
Membership Tow Fee Schedule
RB $25 (Low altitude training release and immediate return to the airport)
1000’ $30
2000’ $40
3000’ $50
4000’ $60
5000’ $70
Several club members are FAA certified glider instructors and provide instruction services to club members. Some also fly professionally outside of soaring and also teach in multiple flying disciplines. Active students work with member instructors to tailor a program of guided study and instruction to best fit THEIR needs. As a member, Cleveland Soaring can take you from start to your FAA glider license.
Glider Usage
Cleveland Soaring Society owns and maintains a tow plane and fleet of gliders. The club does not charge a usage or rental fees to its members. Gliders are generally made available on a first come, first served basis using a daily signup sheet.
Towing and Instruction Fees
As a member, each student is responsible for membership dues, tow fees and instruction fees.
- Instruction fees are $30 per flight
- Tow fees are based on the release altitude of each flight, per the tow fee schedule listed below.
- Tow and instruction fees are paid separately at the airport when flying is completed for the day.
- Tow fees may be paid by cash, check or using Venmo.
- Instruction fees are paid directly to the instructor by cash or personal check.
Membership Tow Fee Schedule
RB $25 (Low altitude training release and immediate return to the airport)
1000’ $30
2000’ $40
3000’ $50
4000’ $60
5000’ $70