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Honolulu Soaring

'Soaring the Hawaiian Skies - Since 1970'

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Scenic Glider Tour

Get ready for some Hawaiian Soaring FUN !

  • Piloted scenic flights for one or two passengers
  • Specialty “hands-on” and aerobatic flights
  • Flight instruction and aircraft rental
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See Oahu from a bird’s-eye perspective !

  • One of our “million-mile” glider pilots is your guide
  • Absolutely FANTASTIC views and sensations !
  • Oahu’s famous North Shore comes ALIVE from your bird’s-eye perspective

Honolulu Soaring was formed in 1970 and has operated continuously from Dillingham Airfield on Oahu’s North Shore. At that time, Dillingham was an Air Force Base that had recently been deactivated. When Bill Star and Sam Bleadon came to Hawaii as recent college graduates, the best friends saw an opportunity. With the financial help of Sam’s dad, they started Honolulu Soaring with just one towplane and one glider. Sam Bleadon retired in 2007. Although Sam is retired, he still lends a hand on our Oahu glider tours.

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Hawaiian glider in flight
Hawaiian glider in flight
Hawaiian glider in flight
Hawaiian glider in flight
Hawaiian glider in flight

We have an international reputation for a quality experience !

“Brilliant intro to ridge soaring”

“Very friendly instructor + tow pilot. Was lucky to have great conditions – aerotow to just over 1,000 feet on the second flight and made it all the way up to 2,000 feet. Beautiful scenery, including whales out at sea. Looking forward to coming back.” – Paul D.

“An amazing experience”

“Professional but relaxed pilot. Always a good sign. Amazing views. Would do this again! One caveat. Two small men were really cramped in the back seat. If you have any size to you, take a solo ride.” – Jack M.

“Honolulu Soaring”

“It was beautiful and peaceful. We had hotel pickup to the destination which cost $90 for two people. I thought was a little high. That was the only downfall. Other than that highly recommend this company.” – Michelle G.

Our 53rd year !   Honolulu Soaring is known by two other familiar names:
The Original GLIDER RIDES ®  and   Mr Bill’s Original GLIDER RIDES ®

Operation Hours

Because of the excellent flying conditions in Hawaii, this soaring activity operates year-round. The hours of operation are 10 am to 5:30 pm (and sometimes past 5:30 pm, in the summer months when the days are longer).

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Honolulu Soaring

(808) 637-0207 69-132 Farrington Highway
Waialua, HI 96791

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 626
                      Waialua, HI 96791