RideauValley Soaring

Learn to fly a sailplane 30 mins south of Ottawa. Introductory flights and gift certificates available. New members welcome. 613-366-8208.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

We're open for 2025. Come and see us.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

Our club will open late April or early May. Stay tuned for updates.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

We are operating on a normal schedule. New members are welcome to begin training immediately.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

The rain has cleared. We will open this weekend. To get things moving, existing club members will be checked-out on Saturday and Sunday. New members are welcome, but you're unlikely to start flying until Monday. Call or send an email.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

RVSS is hibernating until Spring, 2023. See you all next season. Take the ground school training in January if you're looking for something to do.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

We're still operating. Student attendance has been light, so it could be a good time to come for an Intro and see the fall colours.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

@Krisemms For weekends, it's arrive and queue-to-fly. You have to slot-in with students and club pilots who are at the airfield at the same time. Best to arrive ~9am to get on the list, or after 3pm when things calm down. Watching launch and land is fun too, while you're waiting.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

If you're planning to visit on Sat, be aware that we may not operate due to forecast high winds. Feel free to email [email protected] later on Fri / early Sat for confirmation.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

Our opening was slightly delayed, so we can't see new members until May 8 or 9 (yes, Monday). Email [email protected] if you plan to come and see us.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

May 7 seems to be the day we can welcome new people. By then, we should be up and running and our existing members checked-out. Be nice and email [email protected] before showing up.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

RVSS has closed for the winter. Now planning for 2022.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

At last, we are open to new members who want to learn to fly. There are conditions, so please read https://t.co/A9AeB3Epv2

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

Hey, if you're a visitor to our web site you can see our most up-to-date COVID19 news. Let's hope for a resumption of near-normal operations soon. https://t.co/A9AeB3Epv2

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

Due to the Stay At Home Order, we will not be opening for a while yet.
https://t.co/GGY6ga1nHu

[Ontario Ministry of Health @ONThealth]

Ontario is declaring a provincial emergency to address the third wave of #COVID19. A #StayAtHome order will come into effect on April 8 at 12:01 a.m. to help stop the spread, protect Ontario’s health system capacity and save lives. https://t.co/XO0KoCzV4j

[Ontario Ministry of Health @ONThealth]

Ontario is declaring a provincial emergency to address the third wave of #COVID19. A #StayAtHome order will come into effect on April 8 at 12:01 a.m. to help stop the spread, protect Ontario’s health system capacity and save lives. https://t.co/XO0KoCzV4j

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

We're getting ready for 2021. *Returning* members will rig gliders and have annual check-flights starting in April. We will post an update when we can accept *new* members.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

Sorry, we won't be accepting new members for the remainder of the 2020 season. We have a high volume of students and our roster of instructors is affected by covid-19. There is also a high demand for club aircraft. We would be happy to see you in 2021.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

Is this really the club's first 2020 new solo? Congratulations Peter. Covid-19 is making things harder but not impossible. Bonus points for the mask.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

@SOSAglidingclub Great achievement. Congrats from all at @rvssca.

[RideauValley Soaring @rvssca]

Ontario Public Health advises people 70+ to take additional precautions to safeguard their health. Accordingly, RVSS cannot currently accommodate people in this age group in our two-seat gliders. https://t.co/Ag1zmanb0O