Activity
Usual activity is on the weekends. Members can use equipment any time a tow pilot can be lined up. Non-members can come visit and take demonstration rides. Flying activities are coordinated using an application called click n glide. Please use the contact form to request access to click n glide.
Membership Requirements
Prospective members must be approved by a club instructor or officer.
Member Responsibilities
As a club, MSA tries to minimize operating cost through the volunteer efforts of the members. All members are expected to help keep the airplanes clean and exercise utmost care in flying and ground handling activities.
The club carries liability insurance only. We have elected to operate this way as the cost of hull coverage would be around $1000 per year per plane. A members is liable for the first $800 of an accident in which they are at fault. Private coverage for hull in non-owned aircraft is available for any members who are uncomfortable with this arrangement.
Missouri Soaring Conditions
Flying season usually starts in April and extends to October. Activity is typically on weekends in the afternoon. Conditions vary with the season but our best weather is typically in April/May/June following a rapid passage of a dry cold front. The best days of these months see 7000-8000’ cloud bases. Typical conditions allow maximum altitudes of 3000 to 5000 feet above ground.
State Records
Missouri State records set in the Kansas City Area include flights of:
- Altitude 11,135’ Frank Lilly
- Goal 290 miles Frank Lilly
- 100km Speed 66 mph Frank Lilly
- 500km Speed 46.3 mph Frank Lilly