A Great Place to Learn to Fly

One of the challenges that new pilots have is the need to be on the field and in the air with other pilots and airplanes.  Having planes scream past your plane while you are trying to learn the basics can be a bit unsettling. And a new pilot can feel they are getting in the way.

At LISF we don't have this problem.  It is normal for our glider pilots to fly very high, leaving plenty of space for new pilots to work with an instructor or coach.   In addition, since slow to moderate speed is our normal flying speed, being in the air with other planes is a lot easier. Finally, we have a very large field with lots of air space, so there is

usually plenty of room for everyone.

If you are a new pilot interested in learning to fly using a pure glider, electric glider or a small electric plane, we think you will find the LISF field a great place to learn.  And you will find LISF members very willing to help you learn.   After all, we were all new once, and someone helped us.  Let us help you.

Unpowered Sailplanes and Gliders

All unpowered/unmanned gliders and sailplanes are welcome at the field. Acceptable launch methods include hand thrown, up-start, hi-start, bungee, electric winch or aerotow behind a club approved tow plane.

Electric Powered Self -Launching Sailplanes and Gliders

LISF defines electric powered gliders and sailplanes as planes that are marketed as gliders/sailplanes, member designed models of similar design, or models that are replicas of full scale gliders/sailplanes. Electrified Old Timers will be considered gliders under the club rules.

Slow to Moderate Speed Electric Planes

The club has received permission to fly small electric planes that are not specifically designated as gliders/sailplanes but which have glider like flight characteristics and slow to moderate flying speed.  The club views these as starter or trainer planes that will enable new members to quickly learn to fly in preparation for learning thermal soaring.