Welcome to the SSSA
The Steamboat Springs Soaring Association (SSSA) is based at the Eagle Soaring airfield just west of Steamboat Springs. A non-profit chapter # 525031 of SSA, we started operations in May 2014. We provide economical access to gliders, winching, training and great soaring opportunities to our growing membership. Our club provides members with the resources necessary to soar the northwest Colorado skies. Some members own their own ships and are seasoned veterans of the sport, others are students in the process of learning it.
Just imagine the possibilities: Soaring high above Mt. Werner, you hook into a cloud street and cruise up and down the Park range, flying into Wyoming and down south, past Kremmling, Silverthorne and back again. Our soaring association has enabled local pilots to achieve equivalent spectacular flights for minimal costs. It also provides a crucial educational and social venue that fosters learning opportunities for all aspects of our sport.
Just imagine the possibilities: Soaring high above Mt. Werner, you hook into a cloud street and cruise up and down the Park range, flying into Wyoming and down south, past Kremmling, Silverthorne and back again. Our soaring association has enabled local pilots to achieve equivalent spectacular flights for minimal costs. It also provides a crucial educational and social venue that fosters learning opportunities for all aspects of our sport.
Welcome the SuperBlanik !!
Shown above is SSSA's latest addition to its fleet, a two-place sailplane, the LET L-23 Super Blanik. This rugged trainer enables our association to offer complete flight instruction right here in the Yampa Valley. Pilot students and instructors will benefit from the outstanding ground launch handling, comfort and the docile thermalling characteristics of the ship, which will quickly build student confidence and competence.
The associations pilots can now enjoy sharing the excitement of soaring with friends and family as passengers.
The associations pilots can now enjoy sharing the excitement of soaring with friends and family as passengers.
New "Day Membership" category offered
The association is pleased to offer $100 "Day Memberships" . This category enables its members to experience the thrill of a winch launch and contemplate the exceptional scenery of the Yampa Valley during a soaring flight with a qualified instructor or club pilot.
No money, No problem
You can become a winch operator member and accrue flight time credits towards one of our clubs ships. Our club policy enables winch operators to accrue one hour of flight time for every four hours they spend performing field operations, including winching, shagging, aircraft staging and retrieval. This membership is perfect for individuals with budgetary constraints that own a vehicle and enjoy a surplus of time on their hands. Check out Nialls video below to find out what is involved in operating the winch.
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