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And as a special treat, Burt has arranged a meteor shower this week, which ought to
be spectacular in the dark skies around Marfa. They've got the world's third largest telescope in nearby Fort Davis at the McDonald Observatory to take advantage of the clear, dark skies of SW Texas. Oh, and great flying too last week. Consistent conditions, very few rain showers in the afternoon, and great facilities at an unbusy muni airport. This is going to be my favorite late-season flying site, since it's generally off to the side of the monsoonal flow. Just wish he could move it about 500 miles closer to civilization. But then it wouldn't be Marfa. Dave "Marfa Gliders" welcomes Charlie Spratt, John Good, Bob Epps, Ray Gimmey, Wilfried Krueger, and John Byrd back to Marfa as they relax here after Hobbs and tune-up for Uvalde. Big sky, big thermals, big hangar, big RV park on the Marfa airport. We've got room for more! Now towing year-round. Burt Compton Marfa Gliders, west Texas www.flygliders.com 800-667-9464 |
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"David Kinsell" wrote in message
Just wish he could move it about 500 miles closer to civilization. Civilization? Closer to B,C,D airspace, airplane pilots doing touch & go's, biz jets not knowing how to yield right-of-way, stoplights, people in a hurry? No, we'll stay remote in Marfa, and free to soar the wide open skies of aviation-friendly west Texas. If you visit us, drive/fly-in via El Paso. That's where our closest Wal-Mart(civilization?)is located, and Kathie has a shopping list of things we want you to pick up for us! Only 180 miles from ELP to Marfa, a three hour "short-drive" by Texas standards. Seriously David, thanks for the nice comments and come soar with us again. Tows available year-round. Hangar space, trailer storage, RV hookups on airport, rental cottage, Towpilot Checkouts, Flight Reviews, FAA Checkrides. Anything you need here, we can get via Fedex. Y'all come back now! Burt Compton, CFIG, DPE Marfa Gliders, west Texas www.flygliders.com |
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