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Welcome to the only soaring school in the country that offers high performance Self-Launch dual instruction and rental. Our fleet consists of a Grob G103 Twin III SL, and a DG-400. Come fly with us and treat yourself to all the advantages of self-launch soaring.
Our MissionAt Motorgliding USA, our mission is to make you a better, safer, sailplane pilot. We specialize in self-launch motorglider operations, utilizing our Grob 103 Twin III SL, and provide Self-Launch endorsements in accordance with Advisory Circular 61-94. We also offer flight instruction from basic through advanced cross-country techniques, and provide FAA checkrides for pilot certificates, as well as add-on category ratings.
Company ProfileWe are a small company with the big picture, answering the need for self-launch instruction, endorsements, and certification. Our growing fleet of motorgliders is here to meet your needs! Steve Dee, owner and Chief Instructor, is an SSA Life Member, and began soaring in 1967. He is an ATP, CFIG/MG, an FAA Pilot Examiner, an SSA Instructor, and holds the Diamond Badge and a One Lennie Pin. His aviation experience spans the spectrum of General Aviation, Military fighters, and Commercial Airlines. Steve is currently a Check Airman and Training Manager with a major Air Carrier. Lee Robinson rounds out the Instructor staff; Lee is an active Tow Pilot, and works as a CFIG with the Memphis Soaring Society and Civil Air Patrol. Lee's background also includes a broad spectrum of General Aviation, Military, and Commercial Airlines. Self-Launch customers have found the Memphis area a great place to drop the wife and kids off at one of many area attractions, while they master the skills of motorglider operations, and can enjoy midsouth soaring nearly year round.
Contact InformationPlease contact us to set up your individual, customized program of instruction. We are available to come to your club site to train you in your own local area if desired; call or write for details. All FAA checkrides must be conducted locally.
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