Hope Gliding Center

(Operated by Vancouver Soaring Association)

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VSA'S # 1 Rule:

'We are all here to fly gliders safely and have fun!'

 

On This Page:

What is the VSA?

What does the club offer?

When does flying take place?

Where does the club operate?

 

Hope Area Links:

The Owl Street Cafe is a great place for Breakfast and Lunch when Visiting the VSA at Hope.

The Holiday Motel offers VSA members and guests a discount.

 

Weather & Web Cams 
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West
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Members' Links:

eGroup
Electronic Job Jar
Latest 'Vancouver Soaring Scene'
VSA On-line Contest 
Midweek Soaring
Current Operations Roster
VSA Blue book

 

Anyone with comments or suggestions please contact webmaster@vsa.ca 

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Videos of Soaring at Hope:

Ridge Soaring Hope Mountain (3.8 MB)

Air to Air Flyby (3.5 MB)

 

What is the VSA?

A soaring club that has been operating in BC for 40 years.
A group of friendly people with a common interest in soaring.

What does the club offer?

Introductory flights to introduce you to the joys of soaring (no appointments necessary).  For further information download our Brochure.
The opportunity to learn to fly gliders or improve your existing soaring skills.
Free instruction for members.
Six gliders and two Cessna L-19 tow planes, all club-owned and operated.
Tows for visiting glider pilots.
A great social atmosphere.

When does flying take place?

Every weekend and statutory holiday from April to October - weather permitting.
Occasionally on weekdays during the same period.

Where does the club operate?

Our home base is at Hope Airport, BC where we have a new clubhouse, a camping area, a hangar and permanent tie-downs.
The club also undertakes several away trips every year to other excellent soaring sites in Western Canada and Washington State.

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