Hood River Soaring

The purpose of Hood River soaring is to advance the science and art of motorless flight: to study and research the scientific techniques of soaring in the meteorological conditions of the Hood River valley and surround environs and to make it findings regarding the same available to the public; to educate students. pilots, youth organizations and the public about motorless flight; to provide and or make available to its members the flying facilities and equipment for motorless flight on a non-profit basis; and to encourage, promote for the training of its members, include special outreach programs for youth, the knowledge, skill and practices of motorless flight. During 2018 Hood River Soaring provided 640 glider tows of which 11% where made by members of the youth program. 24 hours of instruction were provided to youth members and 29 hours of flight time were accumulated by our youth members. Hood River Soaring provided public information on gliding through Local First Friday event

The purpose Hood River Soaring is to advance the science and art of motorless flight: to study and research the scientific techniques of soaring in the meteorological conditions of Hood River valley and surrounding environs and to make its findings available to the public; to educate students pilots youth organizations and the public about motorless flight; to provide and or make available to its members the flying facilities and equipment for motorless flight on a non-profit basis; and to encourage promote for training of its members including special outreach programs for youth introducing them to the knowledge skill and practices of motorless flight.