Meet the Challenge

Gliding is an exciting and rewarding sport for people from 14 to 85, male and female. It is very affordable and not just a sport for the rich and privileged alone. Flying in gliders is not at all like flying in commercial airliners. When gliding you're part of your surroundings, not just a passenger. It's "seat of the pants" flying, rather like that enjoyed by pioneer aviators. Flying a glider well depends on your aptitude, skill and judgment, coupled with a thorough training. At the Fun Country Soaring Club we specialize in training pilots at all levels from beginners to advanced cross-country soaring.

Fun Country Soaring Gliding Club operates from Reader-Botsford Airfield in Wellington, OH.

Located on the south side, 3/4 of a mile east of the city intersection of RT18 and RT58. We have approximately 50 members who enjoy flying as often as they can get to the airport. We fly from April thru November or until the weather shuts us down. Normal operating hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm but we have had good flights as late as 6:30pm and student pilots are doing pattern tows before 10:00am when ever possible.

Club equipment includes...

Piper Pawnee Tow Plane	Schweizer 1-26, Single Place Glider	Grob 102, Single Seat Fiberglass Glider
Blanik L-13, Dual Seat Trainer	Grob 103, Dual Seat Fiberglass Glider	All club gliders and equipment are stored inside our large hanger...
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50 Club Members	5 CFIG Instructors	14 Tow Pilots

...with accomodations for private owners available.

Please stop by and see us...Visitors are always welcome!