1-26 Snowbirds

On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:24:21 PM UTC-4, Citrus Soaring Club wrote:
We would love to attend with our d model "480"

So that makes three Florida based 1-26s.

Any "snowbirds" interested?

For those unfamiliar with the term, a "snowbird" is a northerner who comes south to escape some or all of their cold winters back home. (To me at least, it's surprising how many snowbirds bring gliders.)

#445 just moved from Colorado to X59 in Valkaria, FL and is undergoing an annual this week to get it back in the air. I think you can count on it joining the group.

Paul A.
Jupiter, FL

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 3:19:56 PM UTC-4, Paul Agnew wrote:
#445 just moved from Colorado to X59 in Valkaria, FL and is undergoing an annual this week to get it back in the air. I think you can count on it joining the group.

Paul A.
Jupiter, FL

So is four Floridian flyers enough to make it a date?

Let's say yes for now. But if no out-of-state interest appears I may consider changing the name to the 1-26 Florida Fly-off. (Is "fly-in" appropriate for gliders?)

See you 1-26ers on 1-26!
(Details will follow as they are derived.)

I'd like to volunteer to fly tow.......we get four ropes of different lengths and I can get all four of you up at once.

Walt

On Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2:43:04 AM UTC-4, Walt Connelly wrote:
I'd like to volunteer to fly tow.......we get four ropes of different
lengths and I can get all four of you up at once.

Walt




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Walt Connelly

Walt,

I am hoping for a safer way to discount the price of tows.

Maybe just two at a time?

How about an "Around the Lake Rally" circumnavigating Lake Okeechobee as a task? Maybe we can get the club in LaBelle, Florida involved.

OK Then...

An open invitation to all SGS 1-26 owners:

1-26 Snowbird Camp (hopefully an annual event)
1-26-2017 to 1-29-2017
Seminole Lake Gliderport, Clermont Florida

Watch our website's (www.soarfl.com) events page for details as they develop.

Clif McVay (manager of Seminole Lake Gliderport)

Clif whats your tow prices there and is there free tent or rv camping on the field?

Our normal tow fee is $45 for the first 2,000 ft then $15 per thousand above that. I want to discount the tows for 1-26s during the camp.

Normal camping fee is $7 per night (bathroom with shower available). RV water and power hookups are $20 per night. RVs not using hookup is $7. Again, I want to discount these rates for 1-26s.

We also rent rooms. See our website: soarfl.com

Clif

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:56:15 AM UTC-4, Clif McVay wrote:
Would anyone be interested in creating a yearly event for 1-26s on or around January 26 ?

For all the 1-26 pilots out the

We are still planning to hold an informal 1-26 gathering in central Florida from January 26, 2017 (1-26) to January 29, 2017 at Seminole Lake Gliderport, Clermont FL.

On Thursday January 26 all SGS1-26 aircraft will get half price tows. (50% discount)

1-26 tows will be discounted 20% Friday (1/27) to Sunday (1/29).

A "fun task" will be offered each day for those pilots so inclined. Cheesy prizes will be awarded.

Send your questions and comments to Clif McVay via Seminole Lake email:

Clif