Try Soaring

Ready for an adventure that will lift you above the ordinary? An intro flight is the perfect gift for anyone craving a unique thrill. Step into a sleek two-seater glider with an expert pilot and experience the magic of natural flight. Try your hand at the controls if conditions allow! We aim for each flight to be up to 30 minutes. Ultimately, weather and safety determine any flight duration.

Booking and Scheduling

Intro flights run every weekend from May to October as weather permits (e.g., no smoke, rain, wind over 25 km/h). Intro flights are typically scheduled for the late afternoon to ensure optimal gliding conditions for your ride!

To book and schedule your flight:

1. Pay for your flight by e-Transfer to payments@edmontonsoaringclub.com, or click a "Buy" button above to use PayPal.

2. View our Booking Schedule and select an available date and time that works for you.

3. Contact introflight@edmontonsoaringclub.com to schedule your date and time. Please include your name, your phone number, the payment confirmation number (from e-Transfer or PayPal), the passenger's name, and the desired date and time.

All introductory flight sales are non-refundable and you must schedule a date within one year of purchase. We do our best to accommodate people, but the schedule can change at the last minute because of the weather-dependent nature of soaring. We will call you if any changes are required. If the weather is poor or you have any concerns, call us at the field on 780-363-3860 before coming out.

Aerobatic Flights

Aerobatic flights are an (exciting) specialty of a few club members and require a specific glider. If you are interested in an aerobatic flight then please contact introflight@edmontonsoaringclub.com. We will check scheduling availability of those club members, the gliders, and determine pricing.

Key Safety Information

• All passengers must sign a waiver of liability at the field before your flight.

• We have equipment for moving our gliders around on the field. Do not use this equipment yourself.

• We have aircraft landing frequently and they are often quiet. Do not cross the runway, taxiways, or other areas where airplanes may be manoeuvering unless you are directed to do so by a flying member. 

• We have a maximum passenger weight of 242 lbs (110 kg) including clothing, shoes, and equipment (i.e., cameras). Passengers who weigh more than 220 lbs (100 kg) will be weighed at the field prior to the flight. This is an aircraft safety limit and there are no exceptions.

• We must ensure proper weight balance of the aircraft. We typically ask that passengers sit in the front seat to provide the best views. In exceptional cases, lighter passengers may need to sit in the back seat to ensure proper weight balance.

• We must prepare to land the aircraft once below a prescribed altitude, which may be less than 30 minutes. We can only rely on the initial tow height (between 2000' and 5000') and local weather to gain altitude. Larger tow heights tend to result in longer flights.

• Aerobatic flight is not permitted on most intro rides. If you are interested in aerobatic flight, please see our section above about Aerobatic flight.

What To Bring

• Wear loose casual clothes with runners or closed-toe shoes. Open-toed footwear is not recommended.

• Bring sunscreen, bug repellent, a hat, a jacket.

• Cameras and photo taking are allowed during your ride but they must be secured tightly to your wrist during the flight. Smaller cameras are recommended.

• Leashed pets are welcome at the field. We recommend bringing a water dish.

• If you will be out around lunch time then we suggest bringing your lunch with you. There is limited potable water, but there is a fridge and microwave in the club house.