Great soaring days are here in the Alberni Valley! #gliding #soaring #portalberni #vancouverisland

Every flight begins with a good briefing, from safety procedures to discussing the plan we intend to fly. Pre-lesson briefings are crucial so that when you’re in the air you are putting the theory into practice. #learntofly #sailplane #soaring #gliding

A unique aspect of soaring is “team flying” and working together to figure out the atmospheric puzzle presented. By cooperating, multiple gliders can search out and find the best lift, raising the game for all involved. Gliding is a fun and challenging sport that never gets boring! #gliding #soaring

After a winter off from flying, club members participate in a safety review seminar online and then take a couple flights with an instructor to refresh their muscle memory and procedures. This gets everyone back into the routine and mindset of safe flying. #learntofly #soaring #gliding #vanisle

Can’t wait to be back in the hot seat again, because that means we’ll be back in action for the gliding season! Our Pawnee passed the Eddy Current inspection last night for the latest wing spar AD, so that’s a relief. #gliding #soaring #piperpawnee #towpilot #tuglife

It’s Women of Aviation Worldwide Week! Congratulations to all our awesome students, pilots, and guests who fearlessly turned their passion for flying into reality! Are you next? #flyitforward #womeninaviation #gliding #soaring #internationalwomensday

Looking forward to getting back in the air with our students this Spring! We had three young students start in September and our goal is to get them all to solo before the summer starts! #learntofly #gliding #soaring #portalberni

Canada presenting a bid to host the 2027 Pan American Gliding Championships.

Sharing the gliding experience with my friends @gogliding.bsky.social in port alberni Canada

Winch launch at Lasham, UK, April 2024. We don’t use a winch here in Port Alberni, but it’s certainly a thrilling way to get airborne! #gliding #soaring #flying #lasham

Circling over #portalberni in our two-seat PW6 glider last season. #gliding #soaring #sailplane

The story of many gliding clubs at the moment! Who else out there is tackling the Piper Pawnee wing spar AD? We are racing the clock before #soaring season starts! #gliding #piperpawnee #sailplane

Soaring over Omarama, New Zealand. I recently did a week of mountain training with the Omarama Gliding Club and Kahu Soaring, learning a ton of knowledge about reading the sky and weather. Can’t wait to apply it all to our gliding area here this season! #gliding #soaring #segelflug #gliders

We are introducing a new scenic glider flight option this year - the Ultimate Mt. Arrowsmith flight! #vancouverisland

Speaking of bluesky…there were some nice wave clouds over our soaring area last night. We can’t wait to start soaring in April! #gliding #soaring #portalberni