Memphis Soaring Society
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About
The Memphis Soaring Society is a nonprofit corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Tennessee as an organization to promote the art, science and sport of motorless flight. We receive support from the Mid-South Soaring Foundation, Inc., which the IRS has approved as a 501-C-3 organization. Membership is required to utilize any club aircraft or facilities. A one day membership is available for individuals who are interested in the sport. The cost is $50.00 and includes one flight in one of our two place gliders.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Memphis Soaring Society has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Memphis Soaring Society 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, Memphis Soaring Society 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.
Memphis Soaring Society'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 Memphis Soaring Society. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Memphis Soaring Society does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.