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Arizona Soaring/ Estrella Sailport
P.O. Box 858
Maricopa, AZ 85239
Toll-Free: (602) 821-2903
Phone: (520) 568-2318
Fax: (520) 568-2602
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SOARING - Experience the PURE JOY of Flight!

For centuries, man's imagination has been sparked by the mystery of flight. He has been fascinated by the hawk's ability to soar effortlessly. A soaring pilot doesn't envy the hawk, he flies with him. Let us share this unique experience with you!

Arizona Soaring, Inc. offers a large fleet of sailplanes, professional pilots, and has provided SAFE, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1969.

DISCOVER SOARING TODAY!

ABOUT ESTRELLA SAILPORT

At Estrella Sailport(tm), we offer introductory flights for one or two people in several different sailplanes, ranging from training aircraft to high performance racing sailplanes. For the thrill seeker, aerobatic flights are also available. Your first soaring flight is certain to be an unforgettable experience.

A full range of flight training is available, from Private through Advanced Aerobatics and Cross Country. Located on the south side of Phoenix, Arizona, Estrella Sailport is a private airport - no traffic hassles. We have an excellent 3000 ft. high ridge within two miles for ridge and wave flying and plenty of safe landing areas for cross-country work.

Our Fleet includes 8 trainers, 6 single place and 3 tow planes. Trainers: (4) Schweizer 2-33; (3) Grob 103 Acro, SGS 2-32; SinglePlace: (2) SGS 1-26E, SGS 1-36, Pilatus B-4, Standard Libelle; Pegasus with L-Nav/GPS, Tow: (2) Piper Pawnees, and a Cessna 182.

You will not find comparable facilities and equipment elsewhere. Our pool, air conditioned office and pilots' lounge makes your non-flying time comfortable. Our bunkhouse is available for those wishing to stay on the field. All our aircraft are hangared-for their protection and ours!

WHY CHOOSE ESTRELLA SAILPORT?

ESTRELLA has the best, most reliable year-round soaring conditions, period! Other sites, including Arizona sites, may have comparable thermal activity, but they do not have ridge and wave flying during the "off-season".
ESTRELLA is easy to get to, conveniently located just outside of Phoenix. Phoenix International Airport is served by many carriers at very competitive fares.
ESTRELLA is open seven days a week, and we will open early or work late to assure that our customers achieve their goals.
Flight examiners are available seven days a week. If you wish to take your written test during your training, there are numerous local sites available.
ESTRELLA is a privately owned airport located in an area with very little local traffic, and almost no airline traffic.
Our fleet of 14 sailplanes virtually guarantees that you will be able to fly as much as you wish!
At ESTRELLA, our instruction is conducted by full-time, dedicated, FAA certified glider instructors. They have years of experience in airplanes as well as sailplanes.

Everyone has been disappointed or even angered by deceptive or misleading advertising. Ask direct, specific questions - it's your time and your money! Arizona Soaring, Inc. will answer all your questions to the best of our ability. We pledge to give you straight, honest answers.

Our goal is to provide you the best fleet, the best possible instruction, and make a friend too! No one tries harder than we do!

DIRECTIONS

From Phoenix:

Take I-10 East
Exit 162A or 164
Follow Maricopa Rd. (Hwy. 347) approx. 15 miles
Turn right on Hwy. 238 West
6-1/2 miles to Estrella Sailport

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