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Educating and promoting the sport of soaring.
We've been flying gliders in Oklahoma since the 1960's and operating at Hinton, OK (208) since the early 2000's. As a member owned club, we have 4 club gliders, a tow plane and many privately owned gliders.
Oklahoma has excellent thermal and ridge soaring opportunities. It's not uncommon for gliders to climb to 12,000 feet or more and travel 300 miles in a single flight out of Hinton.
We fly year-round in Oklahoma. The summer months between April and October provide the best thermal soaring, while the winter months can provide an excellent training environment when weather permits..
Fun for all ages, gliding takes no special skills and only requires a love of flight.. Did you know a properly trained student pilot can solo a glider at just 14-years old?
Soaring is enjoyed all over the world by men, women, children, and families alike. Here's a preview of some of what this safe, eco-friendly outdoor adventure sport has to offer.
Check out other Soaring Society of America (SSA) videos by visiting their site. SSA.org
New Pilots - Gliding is a fun and economical way to learn to fly. OSA instructors can teach you in club gliders. When you've graduated and earned your own pilot's license, you can rent club aircraft to soar on your own.
Powered Pilots - If you're already a powered pilot, come out and add your glider rating. Most powered pilots solo a glider within a few flights. You'll learn more about aerodynamics and weather than you ever thought possible and the mental challenges and pure joy of silent flight can be very rewarding.
Glider licenses are issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and in that regard is similar to that issued to power pilots or balloon pilots. Requirements for pilot licensing are included in Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
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Oklahoma Soaring Association
Hinton Airport, Hinton, OK
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