Sunday, November 27, 2011

Photos from Nov 2011 Photo Stream

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Women Soaring Seminar Returns to Chilhowee


Women Soaring Seminar Returns to Chilhowee 


The Women Soaring Pilots Association (WSPA) is pleased to announce that the Chilhowee Gliderport will host the 2012 annual Women Soaring Seminar, June 25-29.

Chilhowee Gliderport is located five miles north of Benton, Tennessee, in the southeastern part of the state near the Great Smoky Mountains. The area is extremely scenic, with a number of activities for nonflying spouses and families, including white-water rafting or kayaking on the Ocoee River, canoeing on Parksville Lake, or floating down the more leisurely Hiwassee River. The trails of the nearbyCherokee National Forest are perfect for hiking, with beautiful views and waterfalls.

The Women Soaring Seminar, a tradition since 1979, provides a venue each year for both women and men to increase their skills, meet other glider pilots, and advance the sport. It brings together WSPA members from all over North America and Europe. Activities are planned for every skill level, from pre-solo students to advanced cross-country pilots. The atmosphere is fun and non-competitive, with an emphasis on safety and skills development. Past seminars have featured specialized flying experiences like organized land-outs, mini-competitions, dual cross-country, and badge/record work.

A registration form is available at www.womensoaring.org. For more information about Chilhowee Gliderport and local lodging, call (423) 506-9015.

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"Chilhowee is one of the best seminar locations in the East," said WSPA President Neita Montague. "It is located adjacent to an undemanding ridge, which gives participants an additional source of lift for stretching their cross country distances. I recommend it for any glider pilot who wants to receive training or practice in ridge soaring techniques."


Friday, November 18, 2011

Carrier painting: That's what I'd need-- the carrier is always lined up in front of me.

Dave, the flight line tour guide

Hanging out, c. 1945

Kitchen, c. 1945

Kitchen, c. 1945

House, c. 1945

Store c. 1945

Store c. 1945

On a carrier

USS Enterprise

More museum--Checking out the cables

Friday morning

Safely back from the deep waters, wild winds and shallow shoals

Sailing ships just around the bend, but we don't see them yet

Entering a hidden lagoon

Pontoon boat, Captain Mike

Watching the fishermen bring in a ray

Here's one for Joyce ;)

Beach junk store emories

Saying goodbye.

Blue Angels full-motion simulator. Whoo-hoo!

Friday, November 04, 2011

Coastal Soaring Association


Tom Johnson, president
As a non-club member, you wouldn't be able to solo, but they are flying.   $65 for an instructional flight (1/2-hour or less), add $10 if over a half-hour.

They just lost two Blaniks to the AD.  

http://coastalsoaring.org/

Thermal index (TI) KBRY Bardstown, KY

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

iPad Proficiency for Pilots on Vimeo

Includes good explanations, startup checklists for different configurations of iPad, and at least one thing I didn't know. Recommended.   
http://vimeo.com/29838619

From ForeFlight.