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Learning to fly a glider can be a life milestone. Your local Club or Commercial Soaring site is the place to start. Most operations have a variety of two-place sailplanes, and your training will be with a certified flight instructor.   contact them to schedule your first flights.

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OLC 2025

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SAC Trophies

SAC/ACVV AGM Calgary … (more info here)

SAC/ACVV AGM will be held in person at the Calgary Airport - Radisson hotel and conference center. The SAC AGM and the Glider Recurrent Training Seminar will be available virtually. The ASC […]

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Choice Hotel Calgary, 6620 36th Street
Calgary, Aberta T3J4C8 Canada
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Mayfly Competition

Tentitive dates as per weather and field conditions.

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Gatineau Mayfly, 2211 Concession 7
Plantagenet, Ontario K0B 1C0 Canada
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Nationals, 1144
Cooper Rd, Ontario L0r1X0 Canada
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Our Programs

Funding Programs

SAC Youth Bursary Program

SAC provides $10,000 of financial support to youth to help offset the cost of flying gliders through our Youth Bursary Program.

Contest Hosting Grant for Clubs

Clubs that a competition that is less than 6 days in length will receive a $1,000 grant, clubs that host a competition is that is 6 days or more will receive a $3,000 grant and clubs that host a national contest will receive a $4,000 grant.

SAC Insurance Plan

SAC administers a comprehensive insurance program that provides both aircraft (towplanes & gliders) and airfield insurance to clubs and individuals.

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