Silent Flight Mastery
Join glider pilots and soaring enthusiasts sharing the art of engineless flight and riding invisible waves of air
Everything you need to know about owning a glider. From training requirements and club membership to understanding thermal dynamics, cross-country soaring, and the surprisingly affordable costs of silent flight.
Complete guide to booking and experiencing your first silent flight adventure.
Learn the art of reading the sky and staying aloft for hours without an engine.
Understanding the unique maintenance needs of sailplanes and gliders. Learn essential inspections, common issues to watch for, and how to keep your glider airworthy. From pre-flight checks to annual condition inspections and proper storage techniques.
Featuring glider pilots sharing their soaring adventures
Cross-country soaring and wave flight expeditions
Glider training techniques and student journey
Finding lift and maximizing flight time
High-altitude wave flights and mountain soaring
Daily soaring moments and silent flight beauty
Quick gliding tips and thermal finding tricks
Peaceful gliding experiences and cockpit views
Chasing thermals and finding the best lift
46K member community for glider pilots nationwide
Distance flying strategies and badge achievements
Connecting club members and sharing experiences
High-altitude wave flying and mountain conditions
Stunning aerial photography from silent flight
Life as a glider pilot and soaring club member
Distance flights and badge achievements documented
Celebrating the beauty of engineless flight
Are you a Glider creator?
Connect with fellow glider pilots and soaring enthusiasts
Join our community discussions on soaring techniques, club operations, cross-country flying, and all aspects of glider aviation. Coming soon via Discourse integration!
Buy, sell, and connect within the gliding community
A trusted marketplace for gliders, shares, equipment, and soaring services within our community.
Complete sailplanes, vintage gliders, and projects
Co-ownership opportunities and club shares
Varios, GPS, flight computers, and panels
Wings, canopies, trailers, and accessories
Flight instruction and discovery flights
Glider trailers and towing equipment
Find the best soaring sites with real-time conditions and pilot reports
Community-submitted conditions and experiences
Thermal predictions and weather conditions
Pilot ratings for lift quality and accessibility
Field conditions and approach information
Contact info, fees, and visitor policies
Runway info, retrieve access, and facilities
Your complete guide to gliding and soaring
