On Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 4:33:55 PM UTC-5, Richard Frawley wrote:
Hi

I am planning to come to the East Coast area next spring and travelling around for a couple of months.

Looking for some recommendation on where the best ridge soaring might be and what glider(s)to approach.

I still have my US private pilot licence, but not yet converted to US Gliding licence, so might consider that also.

I am a coach with the GFA in Australia, 700+ hours and state and national competition wins and podiums.

All pointers welcome.

Regards

Richard

Richard,

IMHO, Ridge Soaring in Julian, Pennsylvania run by Tom Knauff and Doris Grove is the best place for long ridge flights. The conditions can run from mild or gentle to 'knock my wings off' rough. Many 1,000km have originated from there. Your milage may vary .... ;-)

Uli
'AS'