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Dear Fellow
Pilot,
Are you a pilot
concerned about the increasing costs of flying, passing your medical,
or just looking for a way to put the fun back into flying? Then
soaring (flying Gliders) may be for you!
The Central
Indiana Soaring Society, Inc. (CISS), a non-profit club operated
by and for its members, has brought the thrill of engine-less flight
to Indiana residents for over forty years. As a chartered Chapter
of the Soaring Society of America (SSA), we are always ready to
show you just how much Fun soaring can be. Simply defined, a "Soaring"
pilot has developed the skills necessary to maintain flight in rising
air masses over plains, ridges and mountains to achieve flights
of great distance, duration, and altitude by use of natures' energy
rather than an engine. Soaring records include flights of over 1,200
miles, 49,000' MSL, and closed course speeds in excess of 145 MPH.
Besides recreational flying, soaring is also a national and international
competitive sport regulated domestically by the SSA and NAA and
internationally by the FAI.
If you would
like to experience engine-less flight, then visit us at Indianapolis-Terry
Airport (TYQ) on SR 32, just 2mi. East of US 421 on Saturdays and
Sundays between noon and 3:00PM (weather permitting).
Park near the
new, large terminal building and walk into the office. Ask for us
and we will pick you up. Meet the people! Watch the operation! Take
an introductory flight!
This year we
are participating in the "Try Soaring Program" promoted by Sporty's
and SSA. If you are interested in Soaring and meet the program requirements;
we will offer you a $30.00 Discount on your Introductory Lesson
(normally $60.00). You must be a Licensed Pilot or have a Student
Certificate, have no previously logged glider time, and have your
log book(s) and Photo ID with you at the time of your visit. A program
brochure and coupon will be provided unless you have already received
one elsewhere.
For more information
visit us on the Internet at http://centralindianasoaringsociety.org
(and linked sites) or call me, Jeff Melin, Membership Chairman,
evenings at (317) 848-5306.
Fly Safely and
Have Fun!
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