At Adirondack Soaring Association, we’re a passionate community of over 60 licensed glider pilots, power pilots, certified instructors, and student pilots who share a love for unpowered flight.
The art and joy of soaring sailplanes out of Saratoga County Airport in Saratoga Springs, New York
The Instruments
A glider instrument panel displays essential flight information such as airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed, along with navigation tools needed to maintain flight.
Motorless Flying
These aircraft are not tube and fabric hang-gliders but are rigid wing, fully certified sailplanes that can weigh 1,000 pounds or more with advanced flying capabilities.
The Tow Plane
Sailplanes are towed aloft by a powered aircraft then released at approximately 2,000 feet.
Staying Aloft
The sailplane flight can be as short as 15 minutes, but flights as long as 10 hours have been accomplished. We use the natural air currents to stay aloft...
The Art of Soaring
