Long Island Soaring Association
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About
The Long Island Soaring Association (LISA) is primarily a glider flying club, though we have some members who primarily fly our powered aircraft. We have two 2-seat training gliders and two single seat gliders. We launch gliders by towing them with powered aircraft, so we also maintain a fleet of three powered aircraft, two of which are available for rental and training, including tailwheel training. (The other power plane is our primary tow plane and is not generally flown for personal use at this time.) We are a non-profit organization formed in 1955. We are based at the Brookhaven Calabro Airport in Shirley, NY, which is a fairly busy general aviation airport, especially in the summer. Many of our flights are training flights, with members pursuing pilot certificates from private to commercial and Certificated Flight Instructor in both gliders and airplanes. We hold glider operations as often as possible Saturdays and Sundays and sometimes during the week if there is interest and a tow pilot (and if necessary, an instructor) available. In keeping with long-standing tradition, our tow pilots, CFI-Gs (glider instructors) and officers are all unpaid volunteers, allowing us to keep flying costs low. (Instructors in the power planes however are permitted to set their own rates for airplane flight instruction.) Non-members are able to fly gliders with an instructor or commercial pilot onboard as Introductory Rides (primarily intended for individuals who might be interested in joining our club) or as Sightseeing / Gift Certificate flights. Fee information is available on our website. If you're on Long Island and want to see what it's like to soar, get in touch with us!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Long Island Soaring Association has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Long Island 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, Long Island 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.
Long Island Soaring Association's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Long Island Soaring Association. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Long Island Soaring Association does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.