Soaring in Switzerland

Does anyone have some recomendations on Soaring Sites in Switzerland?

I'm going to be there in the first 2 wks of July and would like to
spend a few days soaring in th Alps.

I'm going to start at the Hahnenmoos Lodge for some model glider
soaring, then I'd like to do full size, I have my own Libelle and have
flown at the Wasse Koupe in '98 with their Instructors, a very
worthwhile experience.

FreeFlight 107

Wayne

http://www.segelflug.ch/d/1fluggrupp...luggruppen.htm

- German or French language, but the list is pretty self-explanatory.

Best regards,
Lars Peder Hansen (Denmark)



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Does anyone have some recomendations on Soaring Sites in Switzerland?

I'm going to be there in the first 2 wks of July and would like to
spend a few days soaring in th Alps.

I'm going to start at the Hahnenmoos Lodge for some model glider
soaring, then I'd like to do full size, I have my own Libelle and have
flown at the Wasse Koupe in '98 with their Instructors, a very
worthwhile experience.

FreeFlight 107

Wayne

Look at the list Lars Peder has URLed; the clubs closest to Hahnenmoos would
be Zweisimmen, Gruyeres and Bex. Bex operates Sat, Sun and Wed afternoon.
There's usually someone willing to take a pax in a K21, Duo Discus or the
DG500. I fly at Bex; I can't say what conditions are at the other two clubs
but they're pretty active.

KR
Simon

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http://www.segelflug.ch/d/1fluggrupp...luggruppen.htm

- German or French language, but the list is pretty self-explanatory.

Best regards,
Lars Peder Hansen (Denmark)



"FreeFlight107" wrote in message
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Does anyone have some recomendations on Soaring Sites in Switzerland?

I'm going to be there in the first 2 wks of July and would like to
spend a few days soaring in th Alps.

I'm going to start at the Hahnenmoos Lodge for some model glider
soaring, then I'd like to do full size, I have my own Libelle and have
flown at the Wasse Koupe in '98 with their Instructors, a very
worthwhile experience.

FreeFlight 107

Wayne

Lars Peder Hansen schrieb:
http://www.segelflug.ch/d/1fluggrupp...luggruppen.htm

This is the complete list of the Swiss clubs. However, be aware that in
Switzerland, gliding is done mostly on a club basis. Which often means
weekend only operation and limited access to double seaters and instructors.

If you're looking for a granted weekdays operation and want to get an
introduction to the art of mountain gliding, try
http://www.schaenissoaring.ch/. This is one of the few full time
operations in Switzerland and very well situated for gliding in the
Alps. The convenience comes at a price, though.

Thank you Lars for the list and recomendations, I wasn't aware that it
was mostly Club vs. FBO ops. in Switzerland.

I'll report back after my vacation, and yes I'm aware the Swiss charge
dearly for everything.

Happy thermals,

Wayne

Please come and visit us at Montricher (www.gliding.ch) during
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Two clubs share one grass airfield
(80 active pilots, 50 gliders or so). It is a major gliding center for
Western Switzerland, located near Lausanne.

http://maps.google.com/maps?t=k&om=1...366,0 .022616

One can fly along the Jura or cross the Plateau to the Alps. The
regional championship is due to take place in Montricher from July 5
to 8. You may be able to register and race if you wish.

Granges (Grenchen in German) is open during the week. You may want to
inquire by sending an e-mail to .

Enjoy flying in Switzerland.

On May 23, 5:39 pm, pascal wrote:
Please come and visit us at Montricher (www.gliding.ch) during
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Two clubs share one grass airfield
(80 active pilots, 50 gliders or so). It is a major gliding center for
Western Switzerland, located near Lausanne.

http://maps.google.com/maps?t=k&om=1...669&spn=0.0103...

One can fly along the Jura or cross the Plateau to the Alps. The
regional championship is due to take place in Montricher from July 5
to 8. You may be able to register and race if you wish.

Granges (Grenchen in German) is open during the week. You may want to
inquire by sending an e-mail to .

Enjoy flying in Switzerland.

Thank you, I'll check it out.

Wayne