soaringnv

It was fun having you two here, and I speak for both dogs, too. I enjoyed chatting with you about the work you do in your professional life--it takes a special dedication to work with the neediest among us. Thank you for that. I hope your review will encourage other travelers to give unpowered flight a try--the 'green' way to fly! Please come back and see us again.Laurie. A.k.a. Glider Girl

My child bride, knowing that I had flow in almost everything EXCEPT a sailplane (Goodyear blimp and hot-air balloons to Concorde and A4 Skyhawk), arranged a sailplane lesson for me for my 75th birthday. It was superb. I can't say enough about how professional the crew was, and how smoothly eveything went (of course, the scenery was 'reasonably nice', as well.)

I went to SoaringNV in 2013 to add a glider rating to my commercial pilot certificate. I had a limited amount of time that I could spend there but Russell, the chief pilot, went out of his way to get me to my goal. Both Russell and Stephan, who also spent time giving me instruction, are excellent pilots. All the line crew are great and very friendly. Laurie, the owner, makes everyone feel welcome. I came back again this year to do more soaring and receive further instruction and my experience was just as good. It is a professionally run outfit with very good equipment, great people and of course, some of the best soaring conditions in the world. Whether you just want to take a tour of Lake Tahoe, you want to get your glider rating or you are an experienced glider pilot aiming to go out for a long cross country, I highly recommend SoaringNV.

So many of our customers tell us their glider experience was not what they expected. (You are the first to expect boredom.) Usually folks expect to feel scared, exposed and out-of-control. What they learn is that soaring is anything but. It is floaty, secure and remarkably controllable. And not boring. Thanks for sharing your experience with the users of TripAdvisor. Come back and fly with us again soon!Glider Girl

I JUST of to say that the Staff are highly experience and you could tell that they are injoying there job best experience ever i highly recommend it whenever you are in nevada and you want to do something fun look up soaringnv-minden-nevada.htm thanks from kevin.

Thank you for your kind words about SoaringNV Wave Camp. Planning educational events for groups of pilots is what we specialize in. Now if we could only control the weather! You were really fun to have around--and you are a great pilot. I appreciate you informing Trip Advisor readers about all the glider-related training we do, in addition to scenic rides. We look forward to welcoming you back.

It was great to have you all here for rides. The view of Heavenly Valley Ski area and Lake Tahoe from a silent glider is the highpoint of many ski trips. I hope you will come back and see us again when you are on your next Carson Valley getaway.

It IS cozy in the back of the glider that takes two passengers. But as you discovered, it is an unparalleled shared experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others who might be considering this amazing and safe thrill.Come back and see us again.

We are happy that your Birthday Girl had a memorable experience seeing Lake Tahoe from the vantage point of a bird. In this material world, the gift of a memory is priceless. Thanks for taking your time to write about your experience. Come see us again.....

Thank you for your words of praise for the staff of SoaringNV. We really like everyone to feel like they have had the experience they came for--be it getting in a glider, or watching the action from the back deck. Maybe next time you will want to try some loops? Inverted flight?......Come see us again.

Marie,We often tell people that we can accommodate all thrill levels, but when a customer with firsthand knowledge explains it in her own words, it is much more credible. Thanks for doing such a great job of describing the wonders of motor-less flight.I'm glad you enjoyed your flight with us. We are here all year-round, so come see us again when you're in town.Laurie a.k.a. Glider Girl

Joe,Thanks for the great review. We hear over and over again that glider flying is an unexpected pleasure. Viewing the beauty of the Carson Valley and the Tahoe Basin from a floating glider is an experience that will dominate your vacation memories.Laurie a.k.a. Glider girl

Dear Polks,Brad does know his way around the sky. He is our most requested ride pilot. Thanks for the great review. We can hardly wait to get you back for that aerobatic ride. Who knows, next time you may be wanting to get your glider pilots license! See you next time.Laurie a.k.a. Glider Girl.

SoaringNV is really for everyone. Glider flying is safe, silent and spectacular. Thanks for taking the time to write a great review.We will see you next time!Laurie a.k.a. Glider Girl.

My wife Suzi and I went to Soaring Nevada to fill in a rest day from skiing in South Lake Tahoe. What a great choice this was to go soaring. Brad was very accommodating and knowledgeable. The whole crew was great to work with. I, being a chicken, chose to just glide so we went to 8000 ft and had a very nice ride back to terra firma as Brad and I spoke about local culture and the history of the valley. Suzi chose a more adventurous flight and so Brad got her into a parachute and they proceeded to do some acrobatics including a loop, 2 stalls and flying upside down. We then visited Genoa, NV for lunch and to sight see. What a great spot that is.