SoaringNV will be holding a Silver Badge Cross-Country Camp from Monday, July 23rd through Friday the 27th. The camp is designed to help the badge seeking glider pilot gain the skills, knowledge, and judgment required to safely and successfully fly cross-country.
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Concordia First Flight at 800Kg!
by SC Admin •
Pilot from Freedom’s Wings Places First at Wurtsboro Contest (R2N)
by Bill Elliott •
Dateline Wurtsboro, NY, 26 June 2012: It may not be a monumental achievement in the grand scheme of things, but it will hopefully be significant with respect to the soaring community, particularly in the U.S.: At the Region 2 North soaring competition in Wurtsboro, NY, a pilot from Freedom’s Wings ( www.freedomswings.org ) placed first in the…
Leigh takes to the skies in Parowan
by Bill Elliott •
Day 3 Report
by Bill Elliott •
Wednesday, June 27 — “SOLO” in Chilhowee! Busy day here in Benton, Tennessee where hopes and goals soared beyond expectation and three women changed their lives forever by releasing connection to tow while in solo flight. As any pilot will tell you, that moment of intention to separate from the power source is dynamic and…
Day 2 Report
by Bill Elliott •
June 26, 2012 We experienced gusty turbulent conditions on Tuesday at the WSPA annual seminar at Chilhowee Gliderport in Benton TN. The temperatures were a few degrees cooler than the previous day, which made it easier to be at the flight line all day. The ridge, plus a few thermals, starting working for us mid-afternoon. …
Day 1 Report
by Bill Elliott •
The Women Soaring Pilots Association’s annual seminar got off to a great start Monday at the Chilhowee Gliderport in Benton, Tennessee. Twenty-eight pilots and several non-flying supporters have gathered for five days of flying and friendship. Monday dawned hot and sunny, and cu’s were popping by lunchtime. Morning flights were short, but provided good training…
Flying Day 4, My Birthday
by Bill Elliott •
Today was my 60th birthday and they presented me with a big chocolate cake at the pilot’s meeting. It went with fish & chips for supper at the end of the day. I can’t imagine a better birthday than being here with friends flying gliders in November. The day was completely blue and we declared…