News & Events
August 9 - Sweet Corn Roast
November 8 - The World's Best Chili Party
Windy City Soaring Association is a non-profit organization (club) dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of soaring (flying sailplanes aka gliders).
We are based at Hinckley Airport (0C2) in the friendly village of Hinckley IL, situated about fifty miles West of the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago.
Our club owns and operates two tow planes and six beautiful club gliders. In addition, many of our members also own their own sailplanes.
The range of our member's flying experience includes aviation beginners, seasoned multi rating instructors, cross country experts, and even a few record holders. Several of our members also participate in competitive flying.
We are organized as a working and volunteer club, wherein qualified members serve as ground crew, tow pilots, ride pilots and flight instructors. We each also perform other tasks as necessary for the club to conduct flight operations and social activities. Speaking of social activities, you really don't want to miss our fall Chili Fest!
Each member contributes according to their individual abilities and qualifications. And, with our diverse backgrounds, flying experience, and ages, the club runs exceptionally well.
Family members are always welcome and we offer special rates for both family and junior members.
And, of course, visitors are always welcome to stop by our hangars or club house just to talk with our members about any aspect of soaring. We all love to fly and we all love to talk about flying too.
Windy City Soaring has been in the news on several occasions. Click the links below to see a few of the articles recently written about our club.
