Aeronews - Gliding Federations

Gliding Federations

FAI International Gliding Commission The IGC is responsible for all airsports involving gliders and motor gliders with the exception of aerobatics.
Argentina Gliding Federation
British Gliding Association Info, clubs, pictures.
European Gliding Union The EGU is the association of European Gliding Federations or Gliding Sections of National Aero Clubs.
Federazione Italiana Volo a Vela Italian Gliding Association.
Fédération Française de Vol à Voile French Gliding Association.
Gliding Federation of Australia Links, news, info, downloads.
Gliding New Zealand News and info about gliding in New Zealand.
Lithuanian Gliding Federation
International Scientific and Technical Soaring Organization
Soaring Association of Canada
Soaring Society of America
The Soaring Society of South Africa News, events, information, and links about gliding in South Africa.

Others Gliding Association

1-26 Association Dedicated to promoting fun, challenging, safe and inexpensive flying for pilots of all skill levels from beginner to world champion. A division of the Soaring Society of America. Clubs, contacts, links (US).
Arizona Glider Stuff Information for training glider pilots and flight instructors available in the "Glider Pilot and Flight Instructor Practical Test Guide."
BZT Home News and information Terlet (The Netherlands).
Caracole Soaring Learning to soar, picture gallery, events, airport facilities, rates. At the California City Airport, north of Mojave.
Cloudstreet Arts Tee-shirts and sweatshirts for glider pilots, ground crews, and soaring enthusiasts.
Colorado Soaring Association Owns and operates Owl Canyon Gliderport, located about 15 miles north of Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
The Crestline Soaring Society The CSS is a non-profit club serving the foot launched flying community in the San Bernardino Mountains and Southern California.
Evergreen Soaring A non-profit flying club operating in Washington State, USA.
Experimental Soaring Association ESA (formerly the Sailplane Homebuilders Association) was formed in 1979 by a group of pilots, designers, and craftsmen, and has been energetically active ever since. The purpose of the ESA/SHA and its Workshops is to encourage the design and construction of sailplanes which optimize performance and safety.
Freedom's Wings International, Inc. A non-profit New Jersey based organization run by and for people with physical disabilities. Provides the opportunity for those who are physically challenged to fly in specially adapted sailplanes, either as a passenger, or as a member of the flight training program.
French Soaring Society Where to fly (French Clubs), Championship results, beginners info, links.
FSV Radolfzell German gliding club.
Gliding New Zealand New Zealand Gliding Association - 1998 Rules, annual report, gliding clubs in New Zealand, gliding resources and links, competitions and events, free classifieds, online forums.
Great Western Soaring School A great soaring site near Los Angeles.
Harris Hill Soaring Center Glider rides, activities, learning to soar. Located in Elmira, New York (US).
Long Island Soaring Association General and club information, officers, contacts (US).
Megido Gliding Center Located near Afula city in the mid southern area of Galilee (Israel).
Mile High Gliding Inc. Sailplane rides around Boulder, Colorado, USA.
Vince Miller's Soaring Photo Album Photo Album of soaring photos taken in Northwest US.
Minnesota Soaring Club Information about the club, soaring photos taken at Stanton airport, club newsletter, and data files such as the member handbook.
Minnesota Soaring SUPER SITE Minnesota clubs, sailplane directory and manufacturers, books, other information.
National Soaring Museum Exhibits, facilities, archives, collections, activities, giftship. In Elmira, New York.
Negev Gliding Center An affiliate of The Aero Club of Israel located at Teyman Airfield.
North Florida Soaring Society The NFSS provides safe flying facilities, equipment, gliders, general soaring education, and glider instruction on a not-for-profit basis. Located at Herlong Airport, Jacksonville, FL, USA and offering soaring year-round on Thursdays and weekends.
Oldtimer Segelflugclub Wasserkuppe (Vintage Glider Club Wasserkuppe). Pictures, events, links. In German and English.
Pemberton Soaring Center LTD Located 25 minutes north of the Whistler Mountain Ski Resort in British Columbia.
Puget Sound Soaring Association A non-profit organization of soaring enthusiasts.
rec.aviation.soaring League Open to any glider pilot, these pages allow you to view the current standings.
Reno, Nevada Soaring Weather By the National Weather Service.
Tom Rent's Soar MN Site Minnisota clubs, training, also books, FAQ's, sailplane directory.
Sailplane Enterprises Southern California gliderport with sailplane rides, rentals, soaring lessons, aero tows for clubs and individuals with personal sailplanes.
Sailplane Homebuilders Association Member projects, workshops, events, lectures, books, newsletter.
Sailplane Racing Association Bylaws, members, officers, meeting minutes, information, links.
The Scottish Gliding Centre, Portmoak The Scottish Gliding Centre at Portmoak Airfield near Kinross is the largest club in Scotland.
The Seattle Glider Council Consists of members from the U.S. Pacific Northwest who are interested in promoting and participating in the sport of soaring.
Sky Sailing Glider rides, rentals, and instruction in Warner Springs, California.
Skyline Soaring Club At Front Royal - Warren County Airport (FRR) near Front Royal, Virginia, USA. Newsletter, photos, events, membership.
Soar Hollister A commercial soaring site offering glider rides and instruction at Hollister Airport, about a one hour drive south from San Jose, California.
Soar Minnesota Links to soaring sites in Minnesota, discussion group and mailing list for Minnesota soaring pilots, "Accomplishments" page by local pilots.
Soar Truckee A commercial soaring site offering glider rides and instruction in the scenic Sierra's near Lake Tahoe.
Soaring in Spain Spanish server with soaring sites, weather, local issues, cluns, and other information about soaring in Spain.
SoarWest Covering soaring in the Western US (Rocky Mountain Region): soaring in full size gliders and with radio controlled models, activities, articles, pictures and links.
Southern Eagles Soaring A private club operation located in western Georgia at the LaGrange-Callaway Airport, and made up of members from central Alabama and west Georgia. Primarily a ground launch based club, featuring a winch and auto tow capabilities.
Texas Soaring Association Soaring in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Turf Soaring School Glider rides and flight instruction in Arizona.
Valley Soaring Association A non-profit organization in Williams, CA formed for the purpose of promoting and encouraging interest and participation in the sport of soaring and gliding.
Vintage Sailplane Association Promotes the acquision, restoration and flying of vintage sailplanes. Assists the National Soaring Museum in the preservation of soaring history and the promotion of vintage sailplane activity.
Vintage Sailplane Association (VSA) Archives Dedicated to the preservation and flying of old gliders. Blueprints, photos, books.
Women Soaring Pilots Association This division of the Soaring Society of America was founded to promote all aspects of soaring for women glider pilots.
World Class Soaring Association
York Soaring A non-profit organization run by volunteer instructors, tow pilots, plane pushers and wing runners. Flights seven days a week June, July, August and September, otherwise on the weekends. Located north west of Toronto, Ontario.
Williams Soaring Center Glider rides, training, pilot store, repairs. Located in California near the Southern edge of the Mendocino Mountains.
Women Soaring Pilots Association This division of the Soaring Society of America was founded to promote all aspects of soaring for women glider pilots.