Add a Glider Rating and Experience the Freedom of Soaring

Already a licensed power pilot? Adding a glider rating is one of the most rewarding ways to expand your aviation skills and experience the unique challenge of soaring flight.

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With your existing pilot certificate, you can earn a glider rating with as few as 10 solo flights and no additional written exam. Beyond adding a new privilege to your certificate, glider training can serve as a valuable biennial flight review alternative and help sharpen the stick-and-rudder skills, judgment, and airmanship that make better pilots.

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As Sam Weigel wrote in Flying Magazine:
"The real value of glider training [for a power pilot] lies in the sharpening of stick and rudder skills and the honing of airmanship that it provides. This carries over to all of your flying..."

 

Whether you are looking to improve your flying skills, challenge yourself in a new way, or simply experience the incredible beauty of silent flight, a glider rating is an unforgettable addition to your aviation journey.

Training at Soar Truckee

At TTSA, safety and quality instruction are our highest priorities. Flight training is designed to develop confident, competent pilots through thorough instruction and hands-on experience. While earning a rating requires dedication and time, students can often reduce overall costs by scheduling consistent training and maximizing flight opportunities.

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Before solo flight in a TTSA aircraft, pilots must provide proof of non-owner aircraft insurance (commonly called renter’s insurance) with a loss-of-revenue clause payable to TTSA in the amount of $60,000.

Ready to Begin?

We invite you to experience soaring with a reduced-rate introductory flight. Complete our contact form, and we will help schedule your first flight with one of our Certified Flight Instructors (CFIGs).

 

Discover the skill, challenge, and joy of soaring. Welcome to Soar Truckee!