Remote Control Glider Club in Costa Mesa, CA
Charter #128 Costa Mesa, CA
AMA's Oldest Radio Controlled Soaring Club
Founded in 1962, AMA Chartered Since 1964
Silver Leader Club Since 2009. Gold Leader Club Since 2011.
HSS Flying Field is Open !!!
Free Flight, DLG, Hi-Start, and Winch Launch Gliders Only
Located in Fairview Park, Costa Mesa
First and Third Saturdays of the Month
Welcome to Harbor Soaring Society Website
Harbor Soaring Society is the oldest Chartered Soaring club in AMA. Founded 61 years ago in the Newport Beach area, our soaring enthusiasts fly winch launch, discus launch, Bungee/Hi-Start launch, and Free-Flight models. HSS members are regular competitors in soaring contests around Southern California. We hold at least one contest at our field every year.
HSS has a very complete intro program for people wishing to learn how to fly. Your first lessons are free, HSS will furnish an airplane, radios, batteries and the instructor at no cost to the student. Our field is located in Fairview Park, Costa Mesa. Non-powered glider flying only, is permitted on the first and third Saturday of every month (subject to weather conditions). More information about this can be found elsewhere on our website. Please come out to our field to meet our friendly members and fly with us.
Field Status Update 1.26.2025
Since Saturday June 1, 2024, the flying field located in Fairview Park was re-opened to limited access. As negotiated... flying has been allowed the first and third Saturday of every month (except in the rainy season). In the meantime, Fairview Park has been undergoing a "Master Plan" review which will determine our future access as well as the possible inclusion of new amenities/features. The "Master Plan" review is almost complete. The following Powerpoint presentation (click below) was given by club president Mat Garcia on January 21, 2025. Another review of our status will take place in CM City Hall on January 28, 2025. A final decision on HSS existence in the park is expected to take place shortly thereafter.
