North Carolina Soaring Association
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About
The North Carolina Soaring Association (NCSA) is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit soaring club operating from Crooked Creek (7NC5) airport near Bunn, NC. The club offers glider instruction at no charge by FAA-certified club member instructors, with members paying tow plane and glider fees. NCSA operates every weekend, weather permitting, and is home to the North Carolina Soaring Foundation which supports junior students in obtaining their glider licenses.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
North Carolina Soaring Association has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, North Carolina 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, North Carolina 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.
North Carolina Soaring Association's training fleet includes the Schweizer SGS 2-33, ICA IS-28 B2 (Lark), Schweizer SGS 1-26 E, Let L-33 (Solo), and CallAir A-9. 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 North Carolina Soaring Association. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, North Carolina Soaring Association does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.