The Franconia Soaring Foundation (FSF) was established by the Franconia Soaring Association in 2016, with a mission of training and educating the public on the art of motorless flight, and preserving the Franconia Gliderport (airport identifier 1B5) for future generations.
keep readingWelcome to the New England Soaring Association. Founded in 1951, it is reported to be the oldest continuously operating soaring club in the United States.
NESA currently operates four gliders; two Schweizer 2-33’s, a 1-26, and a1-34. Many members also own their own. Most activity takes place on weekends; however, the club does occasionally operate during the week.
Piedmont Soaring Society is a small club near Winston-Salem North Carolina established in 1999.
We have several aspiring cross country pilots looking for a challenge and a reason to cut the apron strings of home. Hopefully, the Proving Grounds initiative will be put to good use by these pilots and more to come.
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