Last night, we posted Gordon Boettger’s announcement of his and copilot Hugh Bennett’s planned attempt to fly from Minden, NV to Garden City, Kansas in Hugh’s Duo Discus. We will be receiving regular updates and commentary throughout the flight from meteorologist and glider pilot, Walt Rogers, who is providing ground support to Gordon and Hugh. If you want to follow the flight, click the following links and check back with Soaring Cafe for images and Walt’s commentary as the flight progresses.- Editors
News
The AERO 2013 Announces a Huge Program
by Bill Elliott •
Friedrichshafen, Germany – With an attractive program, more exhibitors and plenty of special events, the AERO, held in Friedrichshafen from April 24th to 27th, is flying high. The entire spectrum of modern general aviation – powered aircraft, gliders, and ultralights, as well as helicopters and business jets – will be presented, along with their related…
Europeans Travel by Glider: Plan Your 2013 XC Trip
by Bill Elliott •
Despite a probable late start of the Northern European soaring season, plans are being made for the upcoming summer of 2013. Chris Klein, a German glider pilot, used the winter months to develop a web page for European glider pilots where they can find out about open glider fields throughout the summer and so plan…
Updating Soaring Cafe in 2013
by SC Admin •
Women Soaring Seminar goes to New Mexico for 2013
by Bill Elliott •
The Women Soaring Pilots Association (WSPA) is pleased to announce that the Albuquerque Soaring Club, in partnership with Sundance Aviation, will host the 2013 Annual Women Soaring Seminar in Moriarty, New Mexico, July 8-12 2013. Moriarty boasts some of the finest year round soaring conditions in the United States, including 15 knot thermals to 22,000…
Flarm-IGC Update
by Bill Elliott •
A significant update to the GPS Flight Recorder function of FLARM-IGC units is now available. Owners are advised to incorporate this as soon as possible. It is available through a web download, as described below.
6th International Vintage Glider Meeting in Pavullo, Italy, June 2013
by Bill Elliott •
Vincenzo Pedrielli, the Italian glider historian and author of “Italian Vintage Sailplanes / Alianti Italiani d’Epoca”, has announced that the 6th International Vintage Glider Meeting will be held in Pavullo, Italy from 14th to the 22nd of June in 2013. The International event has been hosted at the Pavullo airfield in 1994, 1996, 1998, 2006, and 2008. Regional…
Seminole Lake Gliderport Hosting a Cross Country &Racing Camp in March
by Bill Elliott •
Coming this March, Seminole Lake Gliderport will be hosting a cross country & racing camp. The event will begin immediately following the seniors championship during spring break of 2013. Each morning will consist of well accredited pilots teaching various subjects that all relate to improving your speed and/or distance. Pilots will be placed into small…
Blue Ridge Soaring Society at WeatherFest
by Bill Elliott •
A group of BRSS members made a strong showing on October 19th and 20th at WDBJ7’s Weather Fest, to educate the general public on soaring and our club. Initiated by Peter Pfortner and organized by JP Stewart, the event was held at WDBJ7’s news studios with over 2,500 school kids on the first day and…
ILEC SN10 version 2.37 Released
by Bill Elliott •
First, Nadler & Associates and ILEC wish to congratulate the three USA team pilots flying with ILEC SN10B in the 2012 World Gliding Championships at Uvalde, Texas, for their fine performances:
DB Dick Butler, 7th, Open Class, in his Concordia
SS Ron Tabery, 10th, Open Class
WE Bill Elliott, 26th, 18-meter class