The Premier Gliding Experience in the Canadian Rockies
Call to book: 289-536-SOARdial 289-536-7627Compliant With
Transport Canada
Member Of
Soaring Association of Canada
Rated Excellent
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice
Combined Experience
20,000+ Flight Hours
Safety Record
Zero Accidents
Our Fleet
Modern Gliders
The best soaring in Canada awaits you.
SO YOU WANT TO GO FLYING?
Get up close and personal with Mount Swansea, Invermere's most iconic mountain, as we tow your flight right over the town of Invermere and then to the east side of the valley for a gentle glide down!
Capture the true power of Mother Nature's lifting forces by flying over the Rocky Mountains. Our Pilots use thermals to climb high above the valley and show you many more mountains than you can see from the ground.
The most premier glider ride you can do! For this ride, you will fly in our high performance Duo Discus glider high above the mountains for an extended tour of the valley. Our Pilots will use Mountain Thermals to show you why Invermere is a top destination for soaring.
Glacier Add-on — Go further than ever before on your glider ride with the Glacier Add-On. Explore the high alpine and fly over some of the most beautiful glaciers in the Canadian Rockies. If interested, please discuss this add-on with your Pilot prior to the flight!
Advanced Instruction for Licensed Pilots in the K-13 (2026)
High-level coaching and advanced techniques for licensed pilots looking to refine their mountain soaring skills.
Learn to Fly
INSTRUCTION
Our experienced and fully qualified (SAC & TC compliant) instructional staff offers first class instruction.
All students must register with the Canadian Rockies Soaring Club. Contact us for details on training packages and schedules.
INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGES
Comprehensive packages to get you started in aviation.
- Ground briefing
- One tow to 3000ft
- Certificate of completion
- Ground briefing
- Three tows to 3000ft
- Student logbook
- ISC bucket hat
- Certificate of completion
- Front seat flight with instructor
- 2 hours duration
- Briefing and debriefing
ESTIMATED COSTS TO LICENCE
The intent of a glider licence here in Invermere is to soar — using mountain thermals to stay aloft for many hours. The costs below are a basic start-to-finish of upper-air work and circuits only. Soaring flights with an instructor are available on good-weather afternoons, and that is where the real learning happens. Once solo, you are encouraged to soar and stay up for many hours; as you fly longer flights, your cost per hour effectively decreases while your skills increase.
Some people need more training, some need less. A good rule of thumb: the more you are able to fly, the more you will progress — you won't have to repeat or re-learn exercises.
| Club membership | $400 / Year |
| Soaring Association of Canada fee (insurance requirement) | $80 / Year |
| Training glider rental | $60 / hour $600 / year (unlimited) |
| Tows to 3000 ft (20 × $100) | $2,000 |
| Tows to 2500 ft (15 × $85) | $1,275 |
| Solo flights (licensing requirement, 20 × $100) | $2,000 |
| Instructor (12 hrs × $60) | $720 |
| Books, online courses, fees | $250 |
| Total cost | $7,325 + GST* |
Ready to start training? Contact us for more information and to schedule your first flight.
Contact UsMeet Our Team
Local Pilots, World-Class Skills
Our pilots aren't just certified—they've spent their lives in these mountains. Their expertise ensures your safety and an unforgettable experience.
Charlie Pastuszka
Chief Pilot
Charlie has been flying gliders out of Invermere since he was 15 years old. He flies professionally for a major airline in Canada, however his true passions are soaring over the Rocky Mountains and instructing new and experienced glider pilots. In addition to instructing, Charlie is also the Chief Tow Pilot and can often be found flying the Tow Plane. Charlie enjoys making everyone’s experience at ISC safe, welcoming, and rewarding!
Bryan Deans
Chief Flying Instructor
Bryan has been flying gliders since the early 90's and has amassed a few thousand hours of mountain flying experience. As a school teacher, Bryan has a passion for teaching and ensuring that students and visiting pilots are successful in achieving their flying goals! Bryan is also well known as an orchestra conductor and Cellist in the lower mainland.
Gordon Spurgeon
Operations Manager
Gord is a 3rd generation aviator with a passion for mountain life. If not in the towplane, Gord can be found in gliders teaching advanced soaring techniques or doing rides. In the winter, he is an avid local snow sports enthusiast. Gord's goal is to ensure that Invermere is an accessible soaring site for years to come.
It's the place to be this summer.
GETTING HERE
A short 3 hour drive from Calgary. Take the Trans-Canada / AB - 1 route through Banff until you reach the AB-93 S exit to Radium Hot Springs.
Take the exit and follow the 93 south until you reach Radium. Turn left onto the 95 South. Invermere is approx. 15 km south and the airport is on the right.
Invermere Soaring Centre
Airport Rd, Invermere, BC
V0A 1K0, Canada
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