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Jobs For
everyone!
The harsh desert winter takes a toll on our
infrastructure every year. This event provides an opportunity to get in
some early flying while contributing to the health and maintenance of our
oasis in the desert. More
Contact:
510-339-6315
This camp is intended for beginner or intermediate-level soaring enthusiasts. Training focuses on efficient thermalling techniques, both alone and in gaggles, as well as basic piloting skills for high desert soaring. Paul McDonald's Photo Essay of the 2009 Camp, . Poster and More
Contact:
Rob
Stone
775 240-9461
The camp is intended for intermediate level or more experienced soaring enthusiasts. Training focuses on techniques used for safe and efficient cross country flight and sharpening the piloting skills used for prolonged high desert soaring flights. Poster and More
Contact:
David
Prather
530-748-7275
Every year the Nevada Soaring Association scrambles their diverse fleet for a week of off-site soaring. Emphasis on safe on safe, yet challenging cross country flight.
Contact:
Bob Spielman
775-345-0410
The SSA Sanctioned Air Sailing Sports Class Contest offers strong competition in an environment that is perfect for seasoned contest pilots as well as first-timers. Practice day July 11. More
Contact:
Rob Stone
775 240-9461
The 34th Women Soaring Seminar and the 25th Anniversary of the WSPA will be celebrated July 18 to 23. Participants are encouraged to attempt SSA/FAI badge flights and accomplish cross country flights. Planned are dry lake landout opportunities as well as Lead-and-Follow and Dual Cross Countries.
You are highly encouraged to arrive by Saturday the 17th to participate in a special tour of Virginia City and then a trip to the Paiute Museum and a swim in Pyramid Lake on Sunday to help you acclimatize to our high desert altitude and climate. There will be time for some flying before and after tours. The official program begins Sunday 5:00 PM. Contact Neita Montague
The Gerlach Dash succeeds the Fallon Trophy Dash as the last big soaring event of the season. Sponsored by the Nevada Soaring Association, pilots fly from Air Sailing and finish 55.5 miles later on the Black Rock Desert just north of Gerlach.
Bruno's Country Club prepares a predictably fabulous banquet, followed inevitably by tall stories and good fun late into the night. Motel reservations at Bruno's in Gerlach (775) 557-2220.
Contact:Bob Spielman
775-345-0410
Each year Air Sailing celebrates the end of the flying year with an awards banquet and silent auction. In addition to being our major annual fundraiser, it's a chance to recognize outstanding (and sometimes outlandish) accomplishments throughout the year.
Contact: TBD
