Experience the
Freedom of Gliding

Student pilot at the controls of a Miami Gliders sailplane in flight over South Florida

Instructional Rides

Discover the excitement of glider flying with one of our experienced instructors. You'll soar over South Florida and even take the controls yourself.

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

Glider Training

Train for your FAA Private Pilot Certificate or Glider Add-On. Once certified, fly solo or take your friends and family along.

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Miami Gliders sailplane N304MG on landing rollout at Homestead General Airport

Become a 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.

Introductory Rides

No experience needed. Just come fly!

2,000' Ride ~10 min $150
3,000' Ride ~20 min $200 Most Popular
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 in flight — give the gift of flight
Since the 1930s

South Florida's Soaring Heritage

South Florida has been a premier soaring destination for nearly a century. Thermal updrafts off the Everglades and the Sea Breeze Front make for some of the finest soaring conditions in the country, year-round.

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Glades Flying School historical photo
Schweizer 1-26 on the grass at Homestead
Family in a glider, vintage photograph