Eastern Soaring Center

Eastern Soaring Center specializes in glider training, emphasizing fundamental flying skills applicable to fixed-wing aircraft. They provide personalized ground launch endorsement training for glider pilots, with tailored instruction based on experience. Reservations are required for flights to ensure efficient and focused training.

Located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, their facility offers access to thermal, ridge, and wave soaring. Eastern Soaring Center is the closest year-round operation to Washington DC, Baltimore, Northern VA, and surrounding areas, exclusively offering high winch launches. If you’re interested in glider training, they offer a unique and thrilling flying experience.