Illini Glider Club
Who are we?
The Illini Glider Club is a soaring club located in Central / Eastern Illinois. We are located in the Vermillion Regional Airport at Danville, IL (KDNV) as of 2019.Â
The Illini Glider Club was established in 1948.
What do we do?
We fly every weekend from March 15 thru Dec 15, weather permitting. We fly as much as possible throughout the winter months. Tow pilots are often available for midweek tows if desired. Rides are given on weekends only.
Soaring in Central Illinois is huge fun. When the thermals are strong, a single flight can last for hours and traverse more than a hundred miles.
Our club is by far one of the most affordable ways to participate in aviation activities in the whole midwest, if not the whole country! We are a not-for-profit club, and the only costs you as a member of the club would have are the absolute costs (mostly hangar rent, aircraft insurance and maintenance). Since no-one is making a profit here, it is guaranteed you'll get the best economy. Furthermore, everyone is volunteering their time and expertise, so you won't need to pay for instructor time or tow pilot time either!
Come get a glider ride, for only $145! You will fly at an altitude of 3,000 feet, and it will last 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the weather conditions of the day.
[NEW] We now offer mile-high rides!!! You will fly to an altitude of 5,280 feet (1 mile). Your ride will last 35 to 40 minutes, depending on weather conditions of the day. Availability of this ride depends on the weather conditions and some other factors. When available, mile high rides are only $195. For more information, ask us by email.
Just and we'll set you up!
How do we do it?
Thanks to our service volunteers, we are able to keep costs low. Our membership enjoys low-cost instruction, no rental fees, and minimal tow fees. In all, we offer the best value anywhere in the nation.
We are a non-profit organization, and proud to be a Chapter Member of the Soaring Society of America.
