sessions using the Condor soaring simulator. As instructor I host a
Condor server on my PC here in Columbus, Ohio, and the student joins
it from wherever they are – all they need is a good internet
connection (i..e DSL or better). A regular telephone connection is
used as an ‘open mike’ intercom for conversation.
I started this on an experimental basis last year, and it seemed to
work very well. Comments from students/mentees was uniformly
positive. This year I am charging $25/hour with all proceeds going to
the U.S. Soaring Team fund. I have no interest in making money at
this, but I have found that charging a reasonable fee tends to make
everything work a bit better, and besides, the U.S Soaring Team needs
all the help it can get ;-).
I will host 3hr blocks on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7-10pm
U.S. East coast time, starting on Wednesday September 28, 2011 and
running through Thursday February 23, 2012. You can sign up for a
block by going to a free calendar/appointment package I have set up at
http://condorxc.calendarspots.com.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please
contact me at paynterf[at]gmail.com. Experienced cross-country racers
with an interest in mentoring less experienced pilots are encouraged
to contact me – I will be happy to help you get up to speed in Condor
and start your own Condor cross-country racing ‘camp’. Flying in
Condor over the winter months certainly beats looking out the window
and waiting for spring!
Frank
