Junior Soaring2023-04-26T19:25:29-06:00

Junior Soaring

SSA CADET MEMBERSHIP

$FREE
  • Ages 10-18
  • US Resident

BENEFITS

  • Scholarships

  • Junior Camps

  • SOARING Magazine Archive
  • Online Forums
  • Member Messaging

  • SSA Decal & Swag
  • SSA Membership Card
  • SSA Training Badges

  • State Soaring Records

  • Group Insurance

SSA JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS (Ages 13-24)

Ray Aviation Scholarship. EAA will provide up to $10,000 to deserving youths for their flight training expenses. Applications open November 1st.

AOPA Flight Training Scholarships Various scholarships (both youth & adults). March 1st Deadline.

Skyline Soaring Educational Foundation Awards of thirty flights toward a glider rating.  Local high school & full-time college students.

Womens Soaring Pilots Association Various scholarships, both youth, and CFIG. March 15th Deadline.

Tidewater Soaring Association 35 lesson awards (Ages 14-22). Available to Locals. March 20th Deadline.

US JUNIOR SOARING TEAM (Under 26)

US Junior Soaring’s purpose is to foster the development of pilots under 26 and offer them resources to earn new ratings and develop cross country experience. The Team is chosen every two years at the SSA Convention preceding the next World Junior Gliding Championships and is primarily based on Junior Nationals performance, SSA Contest Ranking, total glider hours and type experience, and desire to contribute to the team effort.

JUNIOR CAMPS (Under 26)

Camps allow experienced soaring pilots to take a small group of gliders out on course to build cross country experience and confidence. Daily goals of flying 2.5 hours and up to 150 miles are typical. There are two cross country camps and/or contests on the East Coast & West Coast. We offer camp grants to make it affordable to all juniors.

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SSA PARTNER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Civil Air Patrol junior soaring

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has been a partner with SSA since 1996 and thanks to CAP adult volunteers, cadets learn about the fundamentals of aviation through classroom activities, self-study texts, orientation flights, and formal flight training. Every CAP cadet under age 18 is eligible for five flights in a glider aircraft.

Academy Of Model Aeronautics Youth Membership junior soaring

Modeling is a great indicator of success in youth showing an interest in aviation.  SSA and AMA have partnered to provide opportunities for youth in aviation education and experiences through free digital memberships and scholarships.

Young Eagles junior soaring

Launched in 1992, the Young Eagles program has dedicated more than 25 years to giving youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane. The 2 millionth Young Eagle was flown in 2016. SSA members who met EAA’s easy guidelines added thousands to the total in gliders. EAA membership is now required to enroll Young Eagles.

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