I recently gave a presentation at the 2011 Experimental Sailplane Homebuilders Workshop in Tehachapi, CA on the modifications I have made to my Libelle 201b and some of my experiences racing it in regional and national contests. I would also like to w…
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Breeze Fronts
by Bill Elliott •
This week we had some local fires that were started by dry lightning. Overall a bad thing but it did provide an opportunity to capture the daily afternoon phenomena of the breeze front (AKA Sea Breeze Front) pushing through the Tehachapi, CA valley on…
Flying Bailleau contest – 2011
by Bill Elliott •
Again this year I did participate to Bailleau intl contest, a good compromise between flying & family, with quite a number of other kids.A lot of glider…… that stood iddle some time on the ground quite often due to a wet weather for august !The…
Keble
by Bill Elliott •
Dinner
Se confirmaron los Equipos que volarán en 2012
by Bill Elliott •
El Comité de Seleccionados Nacionales dio a conocer los nombres de nuestros representantes ante el 32do. Campeonato Mundial de Vuelo a Vela a disputarse en 2012.
CORDOBA.- Los equipos que volarán en Uvalde, Estados Unidos y en Adolfo Gonzales Chav…
www.soaring.eu is Now Linked to the Soaring Cafe
by Bill Elliott •
Let me introduce myself first for those who do not know me. My name is Ritz [from the Netherlands] and every Wednesday and Sunday I write a blog about soaring. It is NOT literature, but an easy reading blog to share news and soaring sentiment with all who are interested.
Jean-Marc Badan appointed new FAI Secretary General
by Bill Elliott •
Jean-Marc Badan, the previous FAI Sports Director and Deputy to the Secretary General, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the FAI – the International Air Sports Federation. He will formally take up his appointment in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 1st October 2011.
First Post
by Bill Elliott •
The Australian team would like to welcome you. We’ll keep you posted as events unfold.
Se terminó el Mundial
by Bill Elliott •
Con la prueba de hoy suspendida por mal clima, culminó el 7mo. Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Vuelo a Vela
MUSBACH-FREUDENSTADT.- Con seis pruebas disputadas en la Standard y siete en la clase Club se coronaron campeones el alemán Felipe Levin y el…
7th FAI Junior World Gliding Championships: four valid days so far
by Bill Elliott •
Despite the weather, we have had so far 4 valid days in Standard Class and 5 in Club Class at the 7th FAI Junior World Gliding Championships in Musbach, Germany. The Organisers are trying to catch every single opportunity to fly, but we already had t…
