Experience the
Freedom of Gliding

Passenger flying a Miami Gliders sailplane from the front seat, with farmland and another glider visible ahead

Intro Rides

Your first gliding experience, with no experience needed. Soar over South Florida with one of our instructors and take the controls yourself.

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Cockpit view of a Miami Gliders sailplane over South Florida fields and cloudscape

Glider Lessons

Learn to fly a glider with regular lessons at Homestead. Train for your FAA Private Pilot Certificate or add a glider rating to a certificate you already hold.

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Miami Gliders sailplane N304MG on landing rollout at Homestead General Airport

Become a Glider Pilot

One of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. A glider certificate opens a whole new world, and is recognized worldwide.

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FAA Certified

All our pilots and flight instructors hold FAA certifications. Safety is never compromised.

Decades of Soaring Heritage

South Florida has been a premier soaring destination since the 1930s. You're part of a rich aviation legacy.

Unique Location

Thermal updrafts and the Sea Breeze Front create ideal soaring conditions year-round at Homestead General Airport, about 45 minutes south of Miami.

Introductory Rides

No experience needed. Just come fly!

2,000' Ride ~10 min $150
5,000' Ride ~30+ min $250
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Gift the experience

Give the Gift of Flight

Give them their first flight in a glider, an intro ride or a lesson package, emailed straight to your recipient with a personal note. Perfect for the aviation enthusiast in your life. Valid for a full year, so they book whenever the weather (and their schedule) cooperates.

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Glider on aerotow behind the towplane just after lifting off the grass runway at Homestead General Airport