Chilhowee Gliderport

Sarah Kelly Arnold in front of her hangar

A towplane carries a glider up to the wild blue yonder

L-13 two-place glider ridge soaring over a snow-covered ridgeline.

A pilot prepares for his racing flight during the 2011 Sports Class Nationals

A glider ridge soars in front of a beautiful sunset

Sarah Kelly Arnold takes off in a Discus B during the 2011 Sports Class Nationals

RIDES

Experience soaring! Come and behold the thrill of motorless flight over the beautiful Tennessee countryside and ridges. Admire the Hiwassee River from thousands of feet in the air as you go up like a bird in a warm thermal. These are the joys of soaring at the Chilhowee Gliderport. >>

INSTRUCTION

Take hold of the controls! Learn to fly a sailplane from no experience at all or transition to an additional glider rating from your power license with the FAA certified instructors at our field. Glider instruction is available by appointment and instructional packages are available. >>

VISIT

Chilhowee offers natural scenic beauty and a sailplane site that offers year round soaring with good thermals Spring through Fall, excellent ridge lift Fall through Spring, and occasional Winter wave flying. Chilhowee has excellent cross country potential for those seeking that ultimate flying adventure. >>