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VSA'S # 1 Rule:

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

 

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What is the VSA?

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What does the club offer?

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When does flying take place?

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Where does the club operate?

 

Hope Area Links:

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

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The Holiday Motel offers VSA members and guests a discount.

 

Weather & Web Cams 
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Members' Links:

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bulletElectronic Job Jar
bullet Latest 'Vancouver Soaring Scene'
bulletVSA On-line Contest 
bulletMidweek Soaring
bulletCurrent Operations Roster
bulletVSA 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?

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

What does the club offer?

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

When does flying take place?

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

Where does the club operate?

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

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