Couples and families enjoy the shared experience of soaring.    Experienced aviation enthusiasts love soaring because it's all about the joy of pure flight. Soaring refines a power pilot's precision landing and energy management skills.  (An FAA Medical Certificate is not required to fly a glider.) Student pilots enjoy soaring because it teaches the fundamentals of flight with unparalleled clarity. Both experienced and entry level pilots enjoy how economical the sport is compared to powered aircraft. Outdoor enthusiasts of all types (including sailors, climbers, and trekkers) enjoy soaring because it's a beautiful and exhilarating way to experience nature.             High School and college students enjoy the sport because it’s an exciting entry point to the aviation career field.  The FAA allows 14 year-olds to fly gliders (with appropriate instruction).  Sky Soaring hosts glider flying for the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) program.