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          Note: Detailed Information For Western Workshop now available ... see Calendar  
Dates to watch for:  Sept 3 thru Sept 6
PS:  Arrive a few days early and fly!
  Calendar for 2010 
Join ESA today for more information like this (Application Form).


If this is too sophisticated or too expensive for you ... check out the B.U.G. below.

   

News Items:


After a long absence, Mike Sandlin of San Diego. California has restored his popular website.
B. U. G. or Basic Ultralight Glider.

My airchair designs are intended to provide open air soaring, forgiving flight characteristics, convenient transport, simple "garage technology" construction, and a high level of crash safety.

Free plans ... on-line

http://m-sandlin.info/ 


Minden Wave Camp:

Minden just completed the second year of the revival of the soaring camp.  Minden is a known hub for soaring enthusiasts, due to its prime geography and weather conditions for the sport.  Wave Camp was a staple on the Minden event calendar for years.   Information about Wave Camp and other SoaringNV programs are available at:
 www.soaringnv.com


NASA Green Flight Challenge: 
Brien Seeley asked ESA to notify the soaring community of  $1.5M cash prize for "best motorglider".  Check this out.
http://cafefoundation.org/v2/gfc_main.php  

In case you missed it ... Tribute to Stan Hall

SSA Final Glide - Stan Hall by Janice Armstrong

    


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