The cost of flight training can range widely based on time commitment and how quickly you learn. Here is an approximate overview of costs associated with training at the Vancouver Island Soaring Centre for someone brand new to aviation with no prior experience.

We encourage you to spend a little time exploring Port Alberni while you’re here! Here are some of our favourite things to see and do, and places to eat, while you’re in town.

Learning to fly gliders is a captivating journey that not only opens up the skies but also provides enthusiasts with a unique set of advantages. From honing piloting skills to embracing the beauty of silent flight, here's a deeper look into the benefits of choosing gliders as a means of aviation exploration.

Picture this: a glider pilot, attuned to the subtle cues of nature, embarks on a quest to locate the invisible elevators of the sky—thermals. It's a pursuit filled with excitement and anticipation, as pilots keenly observe circling birds, the birth of cumulus clouds, or changes in the landscape to pinpoint these natural updrafts.