TopMeteo has now evaluation-related weather data for Namibia and South Africa. In the Daily Score page directly above the date you find different weather charts as well as a satellite picture to click on. The first three charts show the wind on that day in flight level FL 130 and FL 85 as well as in 3500 ft. A click on “Satellite Picture” opens the respective satellite picture. This additional information gives a quick overview about the weather condition at that day and will help to evaluate and rate the scores and flown distances …
The Southern Hemisphere’s Skies currently host glider pilots from several countries. Almost every day, the magic number “1,000” pops up in OLC’s scores. A dream becomes true once an ambitious pilot reaches the 1,000 mark. But…
HPH Sailplanes ist eine kleine tschechische Segelflugzeugschmiede, welche nach dem Konkurs von Glasflügel 1998 die Formen der 304CZ übernahm und darauf basierend die HPH304-Reihe entwickelte. Besonders mit dem Jet-Antrieb des 304 Shar…
New Zealand’s gliding season is already running at full power. The biggest OLC-flight so far was a 1,022km ride along the Southern Alps. As the country geographically comprises two main landmasses, the North and the South Island and both of th…
HPH Sailplanes ist eine kleine tschechische Segelflugzeugschmiede, welche nach dem Konkurs von Glasflügel 1998 die Formen der 304CZ übernahm und darauf basierend die HPH304-Reihe entwickelte. Besonders mit dem Jet-Antrieb des 304 Shar…
On Friday 30.11.2012, the weather let up sufficiently for us to take the Antares 18T, with the new self sustainer engine installed, up for it’s maiden flight. Due to the good motorisation it was possible to get airborne with a self-launch…
This year, the Soaring Club of Reiselfingen in Germany celebrates the 50th anniversary. During the past fifty soaring seasons, the club has performed more than 93,000 winch launches. Nearly every pattern and most of the cross country flights started…
SoaringNV in Minden is now partnering with Kempton Izuno to improve the opportunities to fly the fabulous Sierra wave in Nevada. Kempton has started broadcasting the Sierra Wave Watch for Laurie Harden’s glider operation. His approach is suppo…
Die Saison im Segelfliegerparadies in der Bitterwasser-Lodge ist vielversprechend gestartet. Bereits Anfang November zeichnen Wolkenstraßen das Bild des namibischen Himmels. Hans Peter Üblacker entscheidet sich sehr kurzfristig zu ein…
