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Aviation Forum / General / Soaring / March 2010Starting soaring. Where is the best place to learn and fly within 100 mi from NYC?
Hi there, I'd like get into the soaring. My plan is to get certified over the summer. Where is the best flying conditions and club not too far from NYC (100 mi). I appreciate your suggestions. Thanks, Vlad > Where is the best flying conditions and club not too far from NYC (100 > mi). > Thanks, > Vlad Wurtzboro, NY is closest. > > Where is the best flying conditions and club not too far from NYC (100 > > mi). > > Thanks, > > Vlad > > Wurtzboro, NY is closest. Incorrect- 2 other operations are closer. Suggest you go to SSA.org and click the where to fly site. There are 2 in SE New York, a couple in western NJ annd also opportunities on Long Island. UH > Hi there, > I'd like get into the soaring. My plan is to get certified over the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks, > Vlad Vlad, You may want to consider Valley Soaring at Randall Airport in Middletown, NY. I learned there back in 1974 and it was a very nice location, with very nice soaring conditions, nice folks, and it is within striking distance of NYC! Thx - Renny (now in NM!) > Hi there, > I'd like get into the soaring. My plan is to get certified over the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks, > Vlad Hi Vlad, As stated elsewhere, several options in NY, NJ, and PA. It does depend a bit on what you are after. If you are able to fly on weekdays and want to compress the schedule as much as possible, then the commercial operations at either Blairstown or Van Sant may be the ticket. If you are looking for a club experience first and foremost, then Valley soaring might be just the ticket. Can't comment on LISA, other than to note that the soaring conditions are usually a bit better at the inland locations. Erik Mann SSA Governor NJ (so maybe a bit biased toward NJ :-) > > Hi there, > > I'd like get into the soaring. My plan is to get certified over the [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Erik Mann > SSA Governor NJ (so maybe a bit biased toward NJ :-) With 100 miles of NYC there is JFK or LGA or EWR... Take a flight to RNO... drive south an hour and arrive at Minden NV. You wont be disappointed. Al I cannot help but agree with Al above: come to Minden. We have the world's best soaring, great instructors, modern equipment, and wonderful scenery. Spend two weeks here and you'll very likely complete your FAA private certificate -- AND have a great time! And of course if you're coming here, I'd recommend SoaringNV. Laurie Harden and I started the business two years ago to offer the best instruction in the best gliders in the best soaring conditions, and now several hundred happy pilots would agree that we've suceeded. I know, we're not close to NYC, but this way you'll be able to immerse yourself in the sport without thinking about the long drive home after each day's soaring and you'll get a complete break for your everyday existence. Ask a few pilots who've flown with us, and you'll understand why you'll be better taking Al's advice. Fred LaSor SoaringNV Minden, NV 775 790-4314 >With 100 miles of NYC there is JFK or LGA or EWR... >Take a flight to RNO... drive south an hour and arrive at Minden NV. I heard they've been giving soaring lessons recently from LGA... > On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:07:42 -0800 (PST), "asw22pi...@gmail.com" > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I heard they've been giving soaring lessons recently from LGA... Nah, it's just gliding lessons and you are dunked at the end of each flight. > > On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:07:42 -0800 (PST), "asw22pi...@gmail.com" > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Nah, it's just gliding lessons and you are dunked at the end of each > flight. And it comes with complimentary drinks: the house special is two shots of Grey Goose and a splash of cold water. -T8 A bit far, but within your 100 mi radius--consider Philadelphia Glider Council (PGC). A large club (125 members) with an all glass fleet of 8 gliders and 2 tow planes. View at www.pgcsoaring.org. We have several NY members as well as members from GA, DE, NJ, and MD. Skip Guimond >> With 100 miles of NYC there is JFK or LGA or EWR... >> Take a flight to RNO... drive south an hour and arrive at Minden NV. > > I heard they've been giving soaring lessons recently from LGA... Apparently that was inadvertent. ;-) --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: news@netfront.net --- Wurtsboro, NY or Blairstown, NJ.....Stay away from the club sceene...it could take more than a summer....go to one of the commercial operators at Blairstown, or Wurtsboro. Wurtsboroairport.com Yards Creek soaring, Blairstown, NJ GL > Hi there, > I'd like get into the soaring. My plan is to get certified over the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks, > Vlad Thanks you guys for all your help! I took my first flight in Z-Hills, Florida. I like the club way of getting certified. Working for the club to get free training does sound nice. I got the SSA membership and now I’m choosing btw. Blairstown and Valley Soaring. Both are close to a drop zones where I skydive. Does ACA club in Blairstown provides instructors and planes or only commercial Yards Creek Soaring does? As for many of us, due to a family, financial consideration would play a big role. I did contacted both clubs but it must be a slow time, no responce yet. Regards, Vlad > Wurtsboro, NY or Blairstown, NJ.....Stay away from the club > sceene...it could take more than a summer....go to one of the > commercial operators at Blairstown, or Wurtsboro I went from my first demo ride to license in fourth months in the "club scene" at Philadelphia Glider Council (1998). You get out what you put in.. > I went from my first demo ride to license in fourth months in the > "club scene" at Philadelphia Glider Council (1998). You get out what > you put in.. Exactly! And, remember that the license is just a stepping stone. After you get the license, then what? It's all flying. Tony V. LS6-b |
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