For those who may not have noticed, at least five commercial
operations
are=
not operating this year. Sylvania Soaring Adventures and Walla Walla
Soar=
ing reportedly due to insurance costs. Stowe Soaring and Teton
Aviation
(gl=
ider activity) as a result of the fatal accidents last year. Citrus
Soaring=
due to Franklin Burbank relocating to Bermuda High Soaring. Mile
High
Gli=
ding in Colorado changed ownership after being on the market for a
few
year=
s.

Frank Whiteley


and Ridge Soaring has been on the 'for sale' market for how long?
Seems to me you need to think of a plan to buy some of these
properties up and establish non profit clubs at them -maybe a 'culture
change' is required in the US.