We have approximately 30 members, ranging in experience from beginning students to nationally-ranked competition pilots. Membership is open to anyone interested in soaring and willing to participate in the volunteer operation of the club. We have a fleet of 5 gliders and 2 towplanes, along with about 8 privately-owned aircraft.
We love it when we can help people realize their dream to fly.
That's why we have some of the best and most creative people in aviation on hand to help you fulfill your goal. Go to the 'Membership' section of the site to get more details on membership types and fees.
The club operates from the Dansville Airport, which is approximately 50 miles south of Rochester. Our flying activities begin in early April and extend through November. Weather permitting, flight operations occur on weekends and holidays during these months, with impromptu operations on weekdays.
From April through October there is usually someone available at the airport each Saturday and Sunday between 9 AM and 5 PM.
The FLSC is a not-for-profit organization, formed to promote the sport of soaring. The club was founded in 1949 by 10 pilots living in Rochester, NY. Five years later the club moved to Batavia to provide better accessibility to Buffalo-based members. In 1963 the club moved to its current location in Dansville, NY and changed its name to Finger Lakes Soaring.
FLSC DSV Web Cam
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Quick Information
Email our club for info on membership or to schedule a ride.
Call us anytime at (585)335-5849 and please leave a message. Message are checked on a regular basis.
Rides are usually available from May through October, Saturday and Sunday by reservation or on a walk-in basis. We do recommend
you contact us in advance to avoid bad weather or long delays waiting for a flight.
A 2,000 foot tow usually results in a ride
of approximately 15 minutes from takeoff to landing. One of our two-seat instructional Gliders will be used for the ride, depending on availability.
Cost
Description
$110
2,000 ft
$145
3,000 ft
$200
"Mile High" (5,280 ft)
$250
Introductory 3 Flight Instruction
Directions to the Finger Lakes Soaring Club hangar at the Dansville airport (KDSV)
From Rochester, take I-390 SOUTH to Dansville Exit 5 (first Dansville exit.)
At the stop sign, turn left and go under I-390 to the stop light.
Turn right on to NY-36 and go 0.2 miles to Maple St
Turn left onto Maple St and go 0.3 miles to Forbes St
Turn left on Forbes St. Continue past the Matthews Bus Co
The FLSC hangar will be on your left. Park anywhere along the fence.
Contact Information
Finger Lakes Soaring Club 3 Forbes St. Dansville, NY 14437
