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GBSC Introductory Flights - 2009
GBSC
offers everyone the opportunity to experience un-powered flight for themselves in
one of 2 ways. For
those that are quite interested in taking up the sport, we recommend the Fast program
offered by the Soaring Society of America. If you chose to take an introductory
flight via the FAST program we do require that you contact GBSC in advance to
ensure we have a certified instructor available for your lesson. As an
alternative to the FAST package, GBSC offers an Introductory Flight package for
$100. With this package, GBSC provides a certified commercial pilot (or certified
instructor if available) for your flight If you wish, a gift certificate can be
purchased for an Introductory Flight package. In
both cases your flight with be in a two-place glider with a 3000 foot aerotow. If
you join GBSC anytime after your introductory flight, whether via the FAST
package or the GBSC Introductory Flight package, the full cost of your first
flight is credited toward your membership fee, and you are then charged for
your flight at the member rate. An
Introductory Lesson starts with a relaxed introduction to glider flight on the
ground first. Your flight will last approximately
20 minutes or longer depending on the soaring conditions. If you're enjoying yourself, no one is waiting
for the glider, and the conditions are right, your pilot can extend your flight
indefinitely by Soaring instead of just gliding. Unlike flight in a small
powered plane, glider flight is quiet, so you can easily converse with your
pilot during the flight. Afterwards, there is plenty of time to discuss any
questions that you didn't think of during the flight. Of
course, club members have equal priority for glider access, so on busy days,
some Introductory Flights require an hour or more wait. But the time passes
quickly if you spend it talking to glider pilots and observing the operation! Introductory
Flight "Frequently Asked Questions" Q:
What are the big differences between taking a flight via the FAST package and
the GBSC Introductory Flight package? A:
The FAST (same link as above) package is purchased through the SSA (again link
this). It comes with a flight log book, the Glider Flying Handbook (a standard
text used by most students), a copy of the SSA Soaring magazine, 3 month membership to the SSA and ground instruction and
flight with a certified glider flight instructor. The
GBSC Introductory flight package includes a flight with a commercial glider
pilot, or if available, a certified glider flight instructor. Flight materials,
such as those provided by the FAST package are NOT provided with the GBSC Introductory
Flight package. Q:When does
GBSC give introductory flights? Q: If
I take a flight via the FAST program do I need to make a reservation? Q:Can I
make, or do I need to make a reservation for a flight via the GBSC Introductory
Flight package? Q:Can I
take my GBSC Introductory Flight during the week? Q:Do I
need to buy a gift certificate for an GBSC Introductory flight? Q:Will I be
able to fly as soon as I show up at the airfield and pay for my flight or via a
GBSC gift certificate? Q:
Will I be able to fly as soon as I show up when I schedule a flight via the
FAST package. A:
You may still need to wait until both an instructor and glider are available.
Again the reservation is needed just to ensure a flight instructor will be
available to take you up. Flights are made based on the order that people sign
up. Q:Do I
need to take anything with me to the airfield? Q:Can I
take my young children to the airfield with me? Q:Do you
accept credit cards as payment? Contact
Eric Foertsch at (508) 366-1095 or via email at membership@soargbsc.com for any
questions you have or would like to purchase a GBSC Introductory Flight gift
certificate.
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