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Old October 3rd 11, 09:43 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
gregv
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Default Soaring in Europe

On Oct 2, 11:31*am, Karl Griffin wrote:
I plan on taking an extended trip to Europe next year and want to do some
mountain flying while there. Have seen 2 great videos on Youtbe. 1 in
Switzerland and 1 in France

http://youtu.be/2_a1Pq-zjrU

http://youtu.be/vRBJvME2CQU

I guess Switzerland is expensive but would welcome views from anyone who's
been flying in Europe as to best locations, aircraft hire costs etc.

Karl


Here is what you can see flying from Sion or Raron http://www.sfgo.ch/
weather is good from april to july

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO6GJLDqnYY

Puimoisson: http://www.puivolavoile.com/?lang=en is also a great
place to fly, with very good weather from march to september