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EXPERIMENTAL SOARING ASSOCIATION (Formerly Sailplane Homebuilders Association)
Central Workshop 2006 5 August and 6 August
Saturday … presentations, discussions and flying Sunday … short meeting, discussions and flying
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The Central Workshop will be held at a new location,
More details and links at http://esoaring.com/calendar2006.htm
The agenda (subject to change):
5 August - Saturday Morning
Paul Remde - Soaring Instruments and Software
Steve Arndt - Magic Dragon: building jigs, trailer and sailplane tray
BRS, Ballistic
Recovery System – A local
Lunch - Pizza … Discussion continues
Afternoon – Informal Discussions
Dale Johnson – Duster construction features
Bob Wander -
Building the
Fred Hewitt - American Spirit and homebuilt trailer
Jim Terry – Andover,
Steve Adkins – homemade popup trailer
Evening:
Cookout: flying and discussion continues
6 August
Short business meeting
Open Discussion
Flying
Contact: S. Steve
Adkins, Central VP,
952-894-8860 or
email: < >
Neil Armstrong … first man on the moon said on 60 minutes,
“Sailplanes … are the closest you can come to being a bird”
REGISTRATION FORM– EXPERIMENTAL SOARING ASSOCIATION, CENTRAL WORKSHOP, 2006
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Name:_____________________________________________ Phone:___________________________________
Address:___________________________________________ E-mail:___________________________________
_________________________________________________ Member: ESA SSA VSA USHGA EAA (circle)
Pre-registration: $15 (ESA members $10)
At the door: $20
Interested in (check one):
Commercial tows
Glider rides
Power rides
Glider rental
Power rental
Camping (tents and trailers) is available at the airport.
(It would be wise to call for reservations of aircraft and instructors,
I intend to bring a sailplane:
Sailplane: __________________________________
Willing to discuss features: circle YES NO
I intend to bring home built parts or jigs:
Sailplane: __________________________________
Send to: S. Steve Adkins
Miscellaneous Notes:
We invite
all ESA members and other interested parties to the workshop at this excellent
glider and light sport grass strip where thermals abound. Those who wish
to fly
In
addition to
Saturday will be the big day, with a cook-out in the evening.
Directions: Map: http://www.stantonairfield.com/map.html
From the south, north or west:
From I35 head east on Hy 19 through
From the east:
From Hy 52, head west at
Links, Lodging and Things to do
http://www.stantonairfield.com/
http://www.flightdesignusa.com
…
http://wcco.com/seenon/local_story_127212959.html ... news story and video on
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/living/travel/visitors_guide/
http://www.visitingnorthfield.com/pages/placestostay.php
AmericInn Motel &
South Highway
507-645-7761
Another Time Bed & Breakfast
(507) 645-6367
The Archer House
507-645-5661
800-247-2235
http://www.archerhouse.com/
Archibald
(507) 664-9481
http://www.archibaldinn.com/
College City Motel
875 North Highway 3
(507) 645-4426
Country Inn Motel
507-645-2286
800-456-4000
http://www.countryinns.com/
The Magic Door Bed & Breakfast
Northfield
507-664-9096
http://www.magicdoorbb.com/
Super
South Highway
507-663-0371
800-800-8000
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/home