National Soaring Museum

07/30/2026

Just a bit of energy to spare before arriving at the field

07/14/2026

Around the same time that National Glider competitions were gaining popularity in Elmira - world records were being set in Hawaii!

NSM established a landmarks of soaring directory to preserve the stories, artifacts, and memorabilia from these remarkable moments.

Landmark #9 - Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Hawaii - William A. Cocke Jr. sets an international soaring record 12/17-18/1931 remaining aloft in the Nighthawk for 21hrs 34min. With the cliff face illuminated during the night by US Army 64th Coast Artillery Battery, Cocke set a new mark for the world for endurance flights in a glider. This site was dedicated to the Landmarks Program 12/8/1996.

There are currently 16 total landmarks to explore and learn more about on the NSM website.
www.soaringmuseum.org

07/13/2026

The National Soaring Museum invites passionate, motivated individuals to help shape the future of one of America's most unique aviation museums. Learn more on our website: https://soaringmuseum.org/careers.php

07/13/2026

All of our NSM Newsletters are now online, high res, actual size! Here is a look at NSM 30 years ago! Where will be 30 years from now?

Thank you for the generous support from the donors to the Soaring to the Future Campaign and the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes for helping us get our archive digitization project off the ground!

We are working on our historical journals next. Soaring research searchable!

https://soaringmuseum.org/newsletter.php

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

Region 3 competition hosted by Harris Hill Soaring Corporation is just around the corner --> July 13- July 18 Harris Hill.

This is a great time to see multiple glider launches in a row! Visit the Museum while the pilots are on course and track them live in our lobby on WeGlide. After you've seen the exhibits you might just get to see them all land back on Harris Hill!

Here are some shots from the 2025 competition. Photos: Ken Hearn

04/04/2026

We are back!

First glider ride of the season by Harris Hill Soaring Corporation marks the start of what will be an exciting, fun season on Harris Hill!

Come visit the museum and go for a glider ride!