Rides and Introductory Packages


VSC offers two inexpensive ways to try out the sport of soaring for yourself.

Introductory Rides

Basic Trainer - $50
Rides typically last about 15 - 20 minutes. You will fly with an FAA certified commercial pilot or instructor in one of our Schweizer 2-33, two-place training gliders. You will be towed up to 2500 feet above ground level (AGL) where you will pull the release to break to free flight. Gift certificates available.

High Performance- $75 Typically last about 20 - 25 minutes. You will fly with an FAA certified commercial pilot or instructor in a K-21, two-place high performance sailplane. You will be towed up to 3000 feet above ground level (AGL) where you will pull the release to break to free flight.

On a good day you can see beyond Manhattan!. Feeling brave - ask your pilot if you can try your hand. Each person receives a certificate recording their flight

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Experience Soaring Package - $130
The package consists of 4 Flights with our certified pilots and includes 4 tows to 2500ft. Flights can be taken any time, but must be used within 1 year of purchase. The package is designed to give you a reasonable introduction to the sport of soaring - enough time in the air to decide whether its something you want to pursue further. It could be the first step to a life-time of soaring. Several of our members started out in the sport the same way.... Package certificates available too!
SCHEDULING - There is no need to schedule in advance. Just show up at the airport. All intro flights are in order of sign-up on the day and as they can be fitted in with our normal training operations.