Southern California Soaring Academy, inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based at Crystalaire Airport in the high desert of Los Angeles county.

Chris briefs the crew at the start of the day

Mission

We provide all levels of instruction, give commercial glider rides, and provide glider aero-towing and storage.

For our country's many wounded service-members our goal is to provide them with an enabling and empowering soaring experience that unlocks potential, restores self confidence and provides a meaningful metaphor to sustain them on their long flight towards wholeness.

Ground Crew gets ready to tow glider to launch area

Through our Soaring-STEM Program, expose a student population to aeronautical concepts and opportunities and prepare them with the goal of filling local aviation and aerospace jobs.

Our mission is to:

• Provide the best quality service and instruction available anywhere
• Make the experience of soaring flight available to all people, irrespective of their physical abilities
• Be a Center of Excellence for all phases of soaring activity in Southern California
• Develop strong partnerships with Uniformed Service Hospitals, VA Medical Centers and other organizations that treat, support and rehabilitate wounded service members
• Preserve and improve our soaring site for future generations

Ground Crew gets glider ready for launch

 

Our Staff

Management

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Line Crew, Office & Interns

 

 

 

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Instructors

 

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Tow Pilots

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Facilities

In addition to our office, we have a covered picnic area, and a lounge with instructor's office.

SCSA's volunteers - planning the wounded troop flying days activities