German friend ask for advice about soaring in the US this summer

On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:21:38 AM UTC-5, Terry Pitts wrote:

He's flown ASK-21, ASK-18, LS-1, and Discus, so flying something in the US shouldn't be hard.

He should fly a SGS 2-33 at least once (for the cross-cultural experience).

In this case, may I suggest SoCal. MVA is open 6 days. Warner Springs
possible as well. I know a few clubs that would be glad to have him.

aerodyne.

Sundance Aviation in Moriarty, NM has two G-103s and an LS-4 for rent, aero
tow only. We have high desert and mountain soaring and Sundance is open 7
days per week in May through October (Tuesday-Sunday in the remainder of the
year). There's also the Albuquerque Soaring Club on the airport.


"aerodyne" wrote in message
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In this case, may I suggest SoCal. MVA is open 6 days. Warner Springs
possible as well. I know a few clubs that would be glad to have him.

aerodyne.

2-33

But I like the guy!

I guess I should be careful; when I do the CFIG next year I might end up in the back of a lot of 2-33's!

On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:59:54 PM UTC-5, Terry Pitts wrote:
2-33
But I like the guy!

You'd be surprised. A lot of young people respond very positively to the retro look/feel of the 2-33. Those thick Buddy Holly style glasses are also considered very hip.

Originally Posted by Terry Pitts

2-33

But I like the guy!

I guess I should be careful; when I do the CFIG next year I might end up in the back of a lot of 2-33's!

Hi Terry :-)

I went to Hollister, about 2 hours south of SFO, to get my BFR after the validation of my German GPL. It's a commercial operation but as far as I remember there is also club operation there (according to OLC-flights). I did the BFR on the 2-33 which was a great experience... But you should advise your buddy about the costs, I spent about $300 for the BFR.

Helge