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Welcome to SOSA

One of the oldest and largest gliding clubs in Canada, SOSA has a thriving membership, robust facilities, and a rich history.

Our mission is to be a leader of soaring in Canada, creating opportunities for everyone to discover and achieve their soaring goals. We are a non-profit, volunteer-based organization with more than 150 members, including world-class pilots and instructors. Everyone from tow pilot to grass cutter serves on a voluntary basis and everyone freely gives their time and energy to help SOSA function smoothly. We are proud to be known for our extensive operations, attention to safety, and our open and welcoming attitude.​

150+

Members

10

Club-owned Gliders

25

Instructor Pilots

3

Tow Planes

Life as a member

​We are a welcoming club whose members, younger and older, have a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, and flying experience. We have regular BBQ’s and social events throughout the summer months where we get to know each other and share flying stories.

The club's fleet

SOSA has the largest and most modern glider training fleet in Canada, with 10 gliders of varying types available to members. Our fleet is designed to provide the best equipment possible, from your first lesson to cross-country soaring, competition flying, and aerobatics.

Click on an image to learn more about that aircraft.

Our history

Established in 1948, SOSA is one of Canada’s oldest gliding clubs. Originally operating out of Brantford Airport, the club moved to Rockton in 1965. Thanks to the hard work of many generous volunteers, what was once rocky, undulating, farmers' fields is now a thriving gliding operation. 

Club facilities

The club owns Rockton Aerodrome which has three grass runways and two aircraft hangars. Excellent clubhouse facilities, with showers, kitchen, and screened in porch make the club a warm and welcoming place to visit.

The club is a short drive from Cambridge and Hamilton, Ontario and easily accessible from the Greater Toronto Area.

Location

1144 Cooper Road, Rockton, ON L0R 1X0, Canada

Hours of operation

Introductory flights are scheduled in advance via the booking page. Flights are scheduled to fall within the following open hours.

Mon – Fri: 10AM to 4PM

Sat – Sun: 12PM to 5PM

Get in touch with us via email

Try Gliding

Introductory glider flights can be bought for yourself or as a gift for a friend or ​family member.

Learn to Fly

Everything you need to safely and progressively work towards becoming a licensed glider pilot.

Join as a Member

We provide multiple training programs each aimed at enhancing different skills & abilities post license.

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