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- The Memphis Soaring Society is a nonprofit corporation, organized under the laws of the
State of Tennessee as an organization to promote the art, science and sport of motorless
flight. We receive support from the Mid-South Soaring Foundation, Inc., which the IRS has
approved as a 501-C-3 organization. Membership is required to utilize any club aircraft or
facilities. A one day membership is available for individuals who are interested in the
sport. The cost is $50.00 and includes one flight in one of our two place gliders.
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- MSS is a soaring club that has approximately eighty-four members. We operate out of our
own airport located in Cherry Valley, AR, approximately 9 miles North of Wynne, AR and 50
miles west of Memphis, TN. [Directions]
Most club members live in the tri-state area of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
[Membership Info]
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- MSS is located on 104 acres of Arkansas farmland. We currently boast a 1,300 square foot club
house with shower facilities and complete kitchen [Pic],
and a 100' x 150' hangar [Pic] [Pic].
Our runway is 300'
wide and 3,638' long and topped with bermuda grass. Three RV pads with water, electricity and sewer
are available for use by club members for a small fee. Long term leases are available for members who
desire to build a private hangar. To date, one member has done just that, and two more have signed leases.
1-2 acre lots are also available for members to build homes.
[Architect's Plan]
[Arial View - Summer 2003]
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- We operate four club-owned gliders and two tow planes
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privately-owned gliders. A few members own their own power planes which they fly to
the field. Though not an "aircraft", we also have a winch [Pic],
which can launch gliders to an
altitude of over 1,000 feet.
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- We fly regularly on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Sunday operations usually begin around noon. Saturday things get going around 10 AM. We
pack up and go home at varrying times. During the summer months you can expect members to be
at the club late enjoying food, drink and good company [Pic].
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- Primary and transition training is available to members for FREE!
The training is provided by members who are FAA-rated glider instructors. One member is a FAA
Designated Examiner who is available for prearranged check rides. Saturdays are
"instruction" days. Instruction is scheduled from 10AM - 2PM, but may go longer depending on the
quantity of students and the instructors schedule.
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