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So, it is raining outside and I haven't been soaring in a long time, so naturally I am thinking about soaring next season.... I'll bet I am not the only one.
The big plan is a soaring safari to the Western US next season. I may be able to take as long as 2+ months. I am looking for ideas for unique/new/underflown as well as classic soaring sites to try. And maybe other folk would like to hear ideas for such sites also, hence this post. I fly a self-launcher (ASH-26E) so I don't need a towplane, but I do like the company (and buddy system) of other soaring pilots. I like to camp on the airfield in my simple truck camper (nice to have an electric power hookup). I will need to find a shower at least every few days, haha. I would like to assemble a long list of possible sites, I'll be watching the weather and soaring conditions and deciding where to go based on what looks good at the time. And where fun folk and flying might be. Here is where I have been on previous soaring trips, all of which were great fun and are on my do-again list: Parowan Utah Moriarty New Mexico Montrose Colorado Salida Colorado (although field elevation at 7500 ft is at, and on hot days above, my climb performance limits) King Mountain Idaho (open next year, I hope) Most of the Southern California desert sites, but many years ago.... Places that I have heard are great and want to try some day: Ely Nevada Tonopah Nevada Nephi Utah Boulder Colorado Rifle Colorado Logan Utah Mackay Idaho Kingman Arizona (hello Paul!) Please post comments on these sites and primarily more site ideas, as well as info on any camps or meets you know about that might not make it into the SSA calendar. Or PM me if you don't want broad publication of these camps/meets, understandable. Include as much detail as you can! Thanks! Cheers, Jim J6 |
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