Soaring Safety Foundation programs at the 2006 SSA Convention - Arlington, TX: JAN 30 (Monday 3:00-6:30 PM) Wyndham-Triple Crown "CFIG WANNABE CLINIC" - introductory course hosted by Bob Wander. Advance registration required - call SSA 505-377-1192 or register online: www.ssa.org JAN 31 -...

The 2008 Marfa Wave Camp / "Texas Glider Rally" is March 29 through April 5. John Earlywine of Indiana is the appropriate "early" arrival with his DG-1000, driving in from the Senior's Contest in Florida. The camp registration is now full at over 40 sailplanes, and we expect strong thermals and...

Towplane for sale in Texas. No, it is not mine! These early "straight tail" Cessna 182's make good towplanes. Auction expires March 28, 2008 Listed on eBay as item number...

July 23, 2008 I just received a telephone call from a reliable source that Dick Johnson has crashed at the combined World Class / 1-26 Nationals at Midlothian, Texas (south of Dallas). He was flying as sniffer. Apparently he dove-in after release from tow. My source reports that Dick has...

From January 3 - 18, 2009, I may have extra guest instructors at Marfa Gliders Soaring Center in west Texas. These fine fellows escape the cold north and visit me down here near Big Bend National Park. Let me know if you are interested in finishing a PVT, COM or CFIG add- on / renew your CFI-G. ...

Planning to build a "sport canopy" (open cockpit) for my ASK-13 per the Schleicher Technical Note 15. I need the steel tube frame from a normal canopy, or if you know of an existing sport canopy, please contact me at marfagliders at aol.com Burt www.flygliders.com Marfa, west Texas USA

Report from Marfa, west Texas USA Dick Johnson Memorial Wave Camp OLC 4-1-12 some high scoring flights by (1) Steven Leonard 443 km Glasflugel 604 (2) Jeff Baird 377 km Lak 17(15m) (14) Tomasz Ciesielski 214 km LS-3a

Hello USA. In late June, I'll be driving my restored Schleicher ASK-13 from Marfa, Texas, to the International Vintage Sailplane Meet (IVSM) on Harris Hill, near Elmira, NY. Ready to replace the tires on my enclosed Swan trailer (a Cobra copy), my local tire suppliers cannot find the "T" or "ST"...

Looking for a paper 1:500,000 VFR aero chart in order to orient myself to that area of France. A used chart will be OK until I get there in August. If you know of a source of these charts in the USA, please let me know.

Hello North America! Our annual Marfa (Texas) Thermal & Wave Camp may need another towplane. Being hospitable Texans, we've found it hard to say "no" to pilots wanting to fly at Marfa from March 29 - April 6, 2008, so now were over-subscribed. Last year 20 sailplanes enjoyed our spring soaring,...

Photos are requested of soaring at Marfa to copy for the dedication of Marfa Airport as a National Landmark of Soaring (by the National Soaring Museum) on April 4 + 5, 2008. These copies (or your originals) will be added to the archives as I finish a complete history of the site. Photos from the...

Hot off the newswi Monday, 23 January 2006, 9:45 am Press Release: Gliding Grand Prix Successful Start To Grand Prix The New Zealand Community Trust Gliding Grand Prix kicked into action today with the official practice day that saw pilots competing in real

April 2006 While glider training and checkrides continued through the winter at Marfa in west Texas, April marks the start of our "mighty fine" soaring season. Bill Snead, John Byrd and Tom McKnight were flying their PW-5's here last week practicing for the World Class (PW-5 sailplane)...

The PW-5 (World Class) US Nationals are June 19-29, 2006 at Marfa, west Texas. It's time to register for the 2006 PW-5 National Contest via the SSA website. We are about 75 days away from the first contest day and I need to consider our logistics, towplanes, social events, budget, etc. to make...

At Marfa in far west Texas, near the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park, lives a legendary rodeo rider, rancher, soaring pilot, towpilot named Bill Shurley. He has been an enthusiastic supporter of soaring since the first contests at Marfa in the mid 1960's, and was very encouraging to me...

Wanted: PHOTOS from the Marfa, Texas soaring camps and contests of the 1960's & 1970's to copy. Will also consider purchase however your donation to the archives would be appreciated. Dedication of Marfa as a National Landmark of Soaring will be at noon on April 5, 2008, during our annual Wave...

This "new, old news" just out from the FAA: Termination of 121.5 MHz Beacons for Satellite Alerting is Coming Soon Notice Number: NOTC0981 On 1 February 2009, the International Cospas-Sarsat Organization (U.S. included) will terminate processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz...

North America: Anyone have experience with this new, improved tow hook based upon the Schweizer hook? Your FAA Approval process? From the catalog at www.aircraftspruce.com (see photos there) Aircraft Spruce Pilot Supplies - Towing Equipment GLIDER & BANNER TOW HOOKS These tow hooks are...

Soaring gift shop in a mall. Brilliant, and I hope the numbers at the end of the month validate it. Perhaps three more December's will justify it, especially after holiday shoppers begin to expect to see this unique gift shop in the mall. What a fantastic way to develop personal connections with...

Some good news from the FAA regarding CFI renewals and expired CFI reinstatements. Starting NOV 15, 2013 (although the Gov't "Slimdown" may affect the exact date) a CFI who renews (or reinstates) their Flight Instructor Certificate by a Practical Test a/k/a "checkride" with an examiner can count...