Come Fly With Us !

We're glad that you've had a chance to browse through our site. If you're interested in coming out to fly with us, please read on.

The Soaring Sooners Association (SS) is a private, 501(c7) non-profit organization that's dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of the sport of soaring. SS is an affiliate club of the Soaring Society of America. Some of our pilots are novice students who've just started in aviation. Some are expert pilots with decades of aviation experience behind them. We currently number around 25 members.

SS is also dedicated to training and continuous learning of soaring. Whether this is your

The Introductory Ride:

The aim of our Introductory Ride is to help you learn more about soaring in general and Soaring Sooners Glider Club in particular without a commitment to permanent membership. The introductory ride provides a flight with a club instructor. It includes all fees. At the conclusion of which you can make an informed decision about whether you might want to join Soaring Sooners. And if you do decide to join within 30-days of your introductory ride, the original $60 fee applies to the first year's dues.

The ride allows you to get a taste of soaring. Then, you'll be better able to decide whether you want to pursue soaring as a sport, and whether you'd like to establish a regular membership with our club.

It is easy to obtain an Introductory Ride. First, you'll need to contact one of our instructors to schedule a weekend day to come out for an initial flight. They will schedule you for a day when there's a qualified tow pilot scheduled to be on the field, and also answer any questions you might have about your visit. They can be reached at info@soaringsooners.com

Second, we recommend that individuals who are interested in soaring learn a bit about the sport before they come out. This club's website has an index of many online resources for Soaring on the Internet. [Details]

On the day of your flight, you'll want to get to the Hinton Airport around 10:00 if possible. [Directions to the airport]

When you get to the airport, ask for the Glider Operations Director or your instructor. He'll get you an application and get you on the flight roster. We usually fly on a first come--first fly basis, so getting out early can help.

The fees are as follows: The cost of an introductory ride is $60. This provides you an introductory ride. It also provides you 30 days to make an informed decision about whether you might want to join the Soaring Sooners glider club. And if you do decide to join before the 30-days are up, the original $60 fee applies to the first year's dues.

All fees and charges you pay to join and fly with SOARING SOONERS defray the substantial cost of owning and operating top-quality equipment at the local public airport convenient to Oklahoma City.

Safety:
 A primary Soaring Sooner's key operating principal is safety. Everyone plays a role in keeping our operation safe. During your introductory ride and hopefully club membership, you'll observe and be made a part of several standardized safety procedures. If you want to understand how or why something's being done, please ask. If you see anything that you wonder about, let us know. Safety is the responsibility of everyone on the field.

Club Membership:
Anyone interested in establishing a regular relationship with Soaring Sooners, please consult the Glider Operations Director. He can fill you in on procedures, fees, etc. Or you can contact another club member.

During your time with us, you're bound to have many questions about soaring. Please ask. Again, welcome to our operation. We appreciate the opportunity to share this wonderful experience with you. And most importantly, Enjoy!!!

Gliders are sensitive to weight and balance, and the weight of those aboard does matter. You must be able to reach the controls, and be able to sit in the cockpit without sticking your head through the canopy. If you are under 5’ 0" or over 6’ 6" in height, or less than 100 lb. or more than 220 lb, please let us know when you contact us for a first flight, so we can address the specifics on this with you personally.

Before you come out, learn what you can about soaring. The more you know at the outset, the more you'll likely enjoy your visit and flight with us. Several good web-based resources follow:

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