We're
not easy.
You could go to a "rating mill" that boasts about
how you can "get your license in 9 days," or whatever.
We aren't like that, and for good reason. Soaring is fairly
basic in the perfect scenario, but can be exceptionally complex
under difficult conditions. Instead of rushing you through training
and only addressing "blue sky" flying, we give you
a robust understanding and a complete skillset, so that you
can be a safe and competent pilot in any situation.
That said, Sugarbush Soaring also pioneered the concept
of multi-day soaring camps. We know we can make you a better
pilot faster if you agree to set aside a block of time in which
to learn. There is so much to learn about this great sport and
every time you take a break from it, you take a step back in
your learning.
In order to reinforce your practical learning and increase
your knowledge retention, ground school is included in each
course. Here you will learn the safety rules of soaring and
the principles and ideas behind how soaring works. You'll be
taught how a wing provides lift and how spoilers and flaps provide
drag to increase your rate of descent. You will learn about
weather and how it affects soaring conditions, the wind and
how to use it to your best advantage. You will be shown the
basics of navigation.
During each flight, the instructor will work with you on the
concepts you've covered in ground school. After every flight,
your instructor will debrief you to give you honest and constructive
feedback on your performance.
Instructional Packages
Introductory Lesson
If you have always wanted to learn to fly, this is the opportunity
for you to sit down with an instructor and learn the basics,
then take your first soaring lesson. You will be at the controls
of a two place sailplane together with an FAA certified instructor.
You should expect to spend about an hour including ground and
in flight instruction.
Before you take off you will be shown how the controls function.
You will then be towed to three thousand feet and permitted
to take the controls and soar. You will receive your first set
of notes and a signed page for your log book.
Three Lesson
This is a beginner's three flight program designed to teach
the basics of soaring aerodynamics, types of soaring, soaring
weather, control functions, tows, take-off, turns, landing pattern
and landing. All demonstrated with you at the controls and an
FAA certified flight instructor in tandem. A note package and
log sheet is included.
Have a Little More Time?
Eight Lesson
We have an eight lesson program that includes ground school,
tows, rental and flight instructor.
Sixteen Lesson
This plan includes sixteen lessons, ground school, tows, sailplane
rental and instructor. This program gets you a student license,
your pre-solo written test and all you need to prepare for solo
flight. This is the ideal way for a beginner with little or
no experience to get started. This program provides enough flight
time and experience so that most beginning pilots will be flying
the whole flight with only slight assistance from the instructor.
The sixteen lesson package is available to both beginning and
more advanced pilots.
 Students
Learn All Aspects of the Sport
At Sugarbush, you will learn how sailplanes are constructed,
how the controls work, and how to do a safety (pre-flight) inspection
before you fly. We will teach you to do a coordinated turn,
how to fly straight and level, and how to control your speed.
You will also learn how to soar in thermal, ridge and wave lift.
As you perfect the basic maneuvers you will move on to take-offs,
tows, landing patterns and finally a smooth, safe landing.
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