Marfa Wave Soaring Camp 2005

Marfa Camp Update on Thursday, March 24, 2005.

More than thirty sailplanes have been flying everyday except Monday,
when the wind at the surface was too strong for comfortable ground
handling. Best soaring flights so far exceed Gold badge altitude to
about 17,000' msl (Marfa is at 5,000' msl), although our ATC "Wave
Window" allows climbs to 30,000' near the Davis Mountains, just north
of Marfa. We must thermal up to the wave - and the lennies indicate
wave is working. Keep in mind that we soar at Marfa year-round, not
just in the windy spring, so come visit - especially May thru
mid-August, when the thermals are fantastic and the scenery is
wonderful.

Last night was our Texas-style brisket BBQ at the Marfa Gliders hangar.
Tonight I will present our "Soaring Film Festival" in the restored
Hotel Paisano ballroom, featuring slides and movies of past Marfa
soaring events along with "The Sun Ship Game", which was filmed here
during the legendary 1969 contest.

Bring your sailplane to Marfa - we'll show you a good time!

Aerotows, basic to advanced training and FAA "checkrides" available
year-round.

Burt Compton, Master Flight Instructor / FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
Marfa Gliders, west Texas
website: www.flygliders.com