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The St. Louis Soaring Association (SLSA) was formed over sixty years ago to foster and encourage motorless flight in the St. Louis area. SLSA currently has over ninety members, two tow planes, and eight club sailplanes. SLSA also owns, maintains, and operates the Highland-Winet Airport, located about thirty miles east of St. Louis on I-70 (immediately south [1/2 mile] of the Pierron exit). We also provide hangar space for member-owned gliders. Currently there are 8 member-owned gliders based at the field, and one member-owned motorglider that makes frequent visits to the airport. The SLSA requires membership to use the equipment and facilities, but welcomes visitors and gives introductory rides to interested parties. The SLSA gliderport is a non-profit club operation. This means that our members are responsible for all phases of operation and administration of the runway, aircraft and facilities. Members bring with them unique and diverse talents, and are expected to employ their respective talents for the good of the club at large. SLSA generally operates on climate spring, summer, and fall weekends and holidays. The gliderport telephone number is (618) 654-3511. Further membership and general information about the SLSA can be obtained by contacting Max Gieske (Membership Director) at (618) 977-9063 or via email. The club informational brochure is available online here. Our Membership application is available as a printable Adobe Acrobat file. It is complete with instructions. CLICK HERE to download a copy!

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