On Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:47:21 PM UTC-8, Ramy wrote:
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 6:25:08 PM UTC-8, JJ Sinclair wrote:
Matt, I have flown all the major soaring sites in the West for over 40 years and it is my considered opinion that you can't beat the Sierras in the summer, July being the best. Air Sailing Sports Regional Championships has been the most consistently GOOD flying I have seen, year after year with speeds in the 80's or higher and 3 hour average tasking. See you there and anyone else who would like to experience the Sierras at its best!
JJ

Indeed cant beat the sierras (actually the great basin) in the summer.
I am still trying to figure where one can live to have access to consistent great soaring conditions *year around* within few hours drive at most. This is where I would like to retire. Does such a place exist?

Ramy

I flew for years out of a San Diego area glider port "Warner Springs". Good people, reasonable conditions year around. Flew some long flights in the summer, but usually moved to the sierras for the summer season. Winter flying has weak thermals but have still done 200 miles without ever getting higher than 1,500 agl. Plus San Diego is a great place to be when not flying. I like the idea of France though, will have to think much more about that. Already bought copy of Rosetta Stone!