Several members of the Club have acquired a vintage German Schleicher Ka8 Sailplane that was due to be christened Saturday by the club members. With the temperatures being slightly colder than ideal we were not expecting much if any lift to stay aloft after being towed up. Because it is a single place design there is no dual instruction to be checked out, only a good detailed briefing by another pilot who has flown the same type glider. Sporting high aspect ratio long wooden wings at over 50 feet, connected to a fuselage built of trussed 4130 steel tubing, covered in Dacron fabric, the Ka8 is definitely a classic design with a vintage look.
Clubs & Sites
A category for Soaring Clubs and Sites around the world. Add something about your favorite soaring place.
Friday 11th March – Shear Delight in Western Australia!
by Bill Elliott •
[Editor’s Note: We published a previous post about the soaring club at Beverley, Australia here.] I had been delayed at home during the morning, so I arrived at Beverley [Western Australia] just after 1pm, the launching was commencing for the task Dowerin – Pingelly. View Larger Map The cumulus were popping already and it…
The Beverly Soaring Society in Western Australia
by Bill Elliott •
Lesce/Bled Slovenia
by Bill Elliott •
Another great soaring site is in Lesce/Bled Slovenia. (The Condor fliers are familiar with that site). It provides for great alpine soaring. WSPA had its 2009 Seminar there, the first ever held outside the US. 21 of the 48 participants came from the US. http://www.photoshow.com/watch/fu8Uj8jJ Check out Frauke’s other post with a slideshow here.
Air Sailing Gliderport
by Bill Elliott •
Air Sailing, north of Reno, NV is a great soaring site. Last year we had the WSPA seminar there and had some fantastic flights. It was one of the biggest seminars ever with 65 registered participants.
Eagleville Soaring Club
by Bill Elliott •
Eagleville Soaring Club – 30 miles south of Nashville, TN. Rides, Lessons, Tows. Now accepting new members! Come fly with us! www.eaglevillesoaring.org Ridge flying video: