THE MOHAWK SOARING CLUB, INC.
Established 1952

The Sport of Soaring
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Welcome to the Mohawk Soaring Club and the sport of soaring! Utilizing only the natural energy of the sun and wind, man can soar high above the mountains and lakes, combining aspects of adventure, awareness, beauty and serenity. You will discover that soaring never grows stale - that no two flights are ever the same. The endless variety of weather conditions and the ever changing clouds and atmosphere make each flight a totally new experience.


Welcome to the Mohawk Soaring Club
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The Mohawk Soaring Club has been providing training and sport flying since 1952. Flying from April through November, MSC offers prospective and experienced soaring pilots a pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy soaring with the camaraderie of other pilots. For the student, MSC offers free instruction by FAA-certified instructors, and the learning experiences that come with being involved with other pilots. For experienced pilots, MSC offers flight in modern 2-place and single-place gliders at costs substantially below those of private ownership or flying with a commercial operator.

The Club is an active group with all members required to contribute some time for operation of the Club, including flight line operation and routine maintenance. The Club issues a newsletter, RELEASE, and holds regular membership meetings. The Club also has an Annual Awards Dinner, and encourages participation in outings to other area soaring sites.

Schedule of Operations
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The Mohawk Soaring Club has scheduled operations from April through November on weekends. Unofficial weekday operations are conducted on a unscheduled basis. Operations normally commence at 10 am and often continue to sundown. Be sure to check the soaring hotline which will provide details about weekend operations, including cancellations and delays. A detailed schedule including base manager assignments, tow pilot and instructor availability can be viewed by clicking here.

The Club's Fleet
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The Club fleet consists of the following:

Aircraft description / photos	Specs
one Schweizer 2-33A two-place sailplanes N17874
one IAR Brasov IS-28B2 Lark two-place sailplane N4246B
one Schweizer 1-26E single-place sailplane (serial #692) N2994H
one Piper Pawnee towplane N7704Z

Launching is achieved both by aerotow and by winch-launching. Aerotow is operated out of the Harriman-West Airport on the Williamstown/North Adams border in western Massachusetts. The Club also operates a winch. Winch launching is typically conducted once or twice a year, for one-week periods, at a private airport in upstate NY. MSC is one of only a few clubs in the country still offering winch training.

Dues and Fees
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ONE-TIME INITIATION FEE:
$250 - All new members are required to pay this nonrefundable initiation fee which is used to cover the Club's Capital expenses and needs. It may be paid in 4 quarterly payments of $62.50.

ANNUAL DUES:
$480 - Annual dues of $480 ($40/month) are paid by all members to cover the Club's fixed operating costs. Dues also pay for the Club's affiliation with the Soaring Society of America (SAA), and all members of the Club receive the SSA's monthly magazine, SOARING. The Club's Treasurer typically bills members on a quarterly basis. For additional family members in the same household, and Club members who only fly privately-owned gliders, dues are 50% off or $20/month

CLUB SHARE:
$100 -- In order to fly solo or as pilot-in-command of a Club-owned ship, a refundable Club share of $100 must be purchased.

FLIGHT FEES:
For the newcomer, a limited membership is $80 and entitles a non-member to one soaring flight and 30 days of limited membership. During this 30 days, the limited member can soar again at normal member rates:

Club members flying club ships are charged for each flight as follows:

For more information
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If you would like more information about the Club, membership, or soaring in general, you may contact the president, who will be happy to assist you.

Mark Guay, President - president@mohawksoaring.org

Also, phone the soaring hotline to hear up to date information about day-to-day soaring operations.
Dial 1-877-338-6225, then enter 1518 for the PIN and 783-1018 for the userid.


Directions to the Harriman & West Airport, North Adams, MA
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The airport is located on route 2, 6/10 of a mile east of the Williamstown/North Adams line in the northwest corner of the state of Massachusetts. Click here for more information about the airport, including a map and driving directions.