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SoaringNV

1140 B Airport Road, Minden, NV 89410
7757829595
Ranked #1 of 3 tours in Minden
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: SoaringNV provides • Glider rides • Glider pilot instruction • Aero-tow • Aero-retrieves • Oxygen • Flight currency reviews • Weather briefings ...and...... more » Owner description: SoaringNV provides • Glider rides • Glider pilot instruction • Aero-tow • Aero-retrieves • Oxygen • Flight currency reviews • Weather briefings ...and more! Visit SoaringNV in the friendly atmosphere of our hangar at 1140B Airport Road on the Minden-Tahoe Airport. We are open every day, sun up to sun down. Please call for reservations, (775) 789-9595 or book now online. « less
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

Im a glider pilot from Michigan. I heard about SoaringNV as the place to go in any season. Just did 5 days of soaring. Instructors are top notch and super friendly, the scenery is out of this world! You are towed from the valley up, over the Sierras to see an amazing view of Lake Tahoe. Their gliders are first... More

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Saint Louis, MO
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011

My wife and I found the glider experience to be the highlight of our South Tahoe trip. It is a unique experience you won't get anywhere else. More

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Berkeley, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2011

first of all kudos to brad who i spoke to on the phone with questions and then to schedule a flight. turns out he was also our pilot and a great one too. everyone at soaringnv was outgoing and cheerful. brad gave us plenty of info about the glider and its controls. now neither my son or i are big... More

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Lake Oswego, Oregon
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011
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Take this off the life list at Soaring NV. If it's not on the life list, put it on! Our Soaring NV adventure was an adventure of a lifetime. From the moment we walked into Soaring NV we felt like we were at home. We were escorted like royalty to the golf cart that awaited us, we were wisked to... More

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SAN ANTONIO
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2011
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We had planned to do other events, such as white water rafting and wine tasting, but Highway 50 was closed so our plans had to change. We asked people in South Tahoe and got this as a recommendation. They were right, my wife and son had an amazing time. They have hang glided and canyoning in the Swiss Alps and... More

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Hamilton NZ
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2011
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person found this review helpful

I went on a glider flight and while i was bit nervous the friendly people at SoaringNV were very friendly and reassuring. The Views were amazing, flying over the Sierra Mountains with all the snow, the Skiers and the views of the lakes was unmatched, The highlight of my Holiday. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2011

Just the best environment to learn to fly gliders or just go for a joy flight! The pilots are terrific!! they make you feel at home at the hangar as well as in the sky!!, what a great bunch of people!! this is a MUST best soaring operation in the world!!! More

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Gardnerville, Nevada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2011

Such a great experience! Soaring NV did a great job and wow did i have a great time! This is something you have to do to really have an idea of how much fun and how alive you feel after it. I'm not much a of a Dare Devil so jumping out of plans really isn't my thing and flying... More

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South Lake Tahoe, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2011

Located a short 20 minute drive from South Lake Tahoe you can find Soaring NV at the Minden Airport. This glider company offers the most exciting (or calm & serene) rides to make your Lake Tahoe experience complete. Their staff, instructors, and pilots are friendly, knowledgeable, experienced and will make you feel welcome and relaxed from your very first contact... More

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