Caption
Soaring through the clouds in soundless flight is an experience attracting more Canadians each year. Glider clubs like the Southern Ontario Soaring Association, the largest in North America, welcome new members to their ranks. Costs are low and spirits high in Canada's newest of sports -- soaring.
Release Date
August 25, 1959
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Photographers
Photo FeaturesCollection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
Canadian interest in glider flying has skyrocketed since the end of World War II. Thirteen soaring clubs with over forty-five gliders are now operating across Canada. Glider pilot licenses are granted by the Department of Transport after completion of three hours flying time and twenty solo flights. Today, 348 Canadians are registered glider pilots. 1959 celebrates a half century of powered flight in Canada and, at the same time, focuses one of aviation's spotlights on the increasingly popular sport of glider flying.
Date
July 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89340
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177101
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
The nylon tow-rope is released by the glider pilot when sufficient height has been reached -- usually 2,000 feet for first-year flyers. Without thermals or updrafts, glider and pilot will be down to earth within thirty minutes.
Date
July 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89337
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177099
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Glider club instructors usually give their time free of charge. This student is having his harness checked before takeoff. Most pilots soaring above 2000 feet carry parachutes as a safety precaution.
Date
July 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89339
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177100
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Men have no monopoly on soaring! Flying clubs across Canada have many qualified women pilots. Membership rates are usually under $20.00 per year with small fees for soaring time and towing.
Date
July 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89334
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177098
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
At the Gatineau Glider Club in Ontario, a single-seater sailplane is towed aloft by a Tiger Moth. After release, some sailplanes have soared over 300 miles while others have climbed beyond 16,000 feet on existing air currents. In Canada, the longest cross-country flight qualified for the highest attainable international award after soaring 312 miles.
Date
July 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89332
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177097
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #224: Soaring in Sailplanes: More Canadians up in the Air
Photographers
Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
August 25, 1959
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
Soaring through the clouds in soundless flight is an experience attracting more Canadians each year. Glider clubs like the Southern Ontario Soaring Association, the largest in North America, welcome new members to their ranks. Costs are low and spirits high in Canada's newest of sports -- soaring.
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