Central Alabama Soaring Association
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About
Our club formed as a result of the joining together of the Birmingham Soaring Society and Sylacauga Soaring Society. Come and join us at the Sylacauga Airport, a truly great venue for soaring. We operate mostly off the grass between a 5000' runway and the adjacent taxiway.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Central Alabama Soaring Association has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Central Alabama Soaring Association operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Central Alabama Soaring Association does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Central Alabama Soaring Association's training fleet includes the Blanik L-23 and Schweizer 1-26. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Central Alabama Soaring Association. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Central Alabama Soaring Association does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.