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About
SoaringNV offers glider rides, flight training, and tow services at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. Experience breathtaking soaring over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe, with instruction available for beginner and advanced glider pilots.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
SoaringNV has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, SoaringNV 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, SoaringNV 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.
SoaringNV's training fleet includes the Schleicher ASK-21, Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus, and Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus X (Duo Discus X). 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.
Yes, SoaringNV has the following flight training device: Unknown Glider Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, SoaringNV does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.