The twentieth annual Air Sailing Cross Country Camp will take place at Air Sailing June 3 - 8 2007.
The camp has a long history of giving pilots their first cross country experiences and honing the skills of more advanced pilots. In 1976, Tim Broyhill organized the first cross-country camp at Air Sailing. Carl Herold continued the tradition in the 1980’s, and it continues today in the hands of dedicated Air Sailing members. Hundreds of pilots from around the country have attended over the years.
This six-day camp is intended for intermediate-level soaring enthusiasts who want to:
- Develop and sharpen their cross-country soaring skills
- Learn efficient thermaling and cross-country soaring techniques, and
- Gain the confidence to advance and enhance their cross-country soaring abilities without increasing their risk-level.
This camp is six sensational days of cross-country soaring talk and practice in good, Nevada-style lift. Daily lectures, demonstrations, and flights start at 8AM and continue through at least 5PM.
Participants with similar gliders are assigned to an experienced lead pilot who will be your mentor for the week. The week is topped of with a fun-filled banquet and celebration on Friday evening.
Daily Topics
Participants must have:
- Private Glider Rating
- 30+ Hours Solo Time
- Glider and Trailer
- Proof of Liability Insurance
- Oxygen System
- Paid the Registration Fee and Participant Fee
- Current San Francisco and Klamath Falls Sectionals
Participants need not have any cross-country experience, but must have solid piloting skills. This means you should be accomplished at thermalling and with short/soft field landings (See “Pilot Preparations for Camp.”) If you are uncertain about your skills, feel free to consult with the Camp Manager or an Air Sailing CFIG.
Crew is not required, as strong emphasis will be placed on returning to the gliderport each day. Aero retrieves are available from approved airports. Gliders are available through the Nevada Soaring Association club.
All pilots who are new to Air Sailing must receive an area check before taking their first flight. Depending upon experience in high desert soaring, this may include a check ride with an instructor. All pilots should be familiar with the Field Operations Guide.
For a first person insight into the camp, read the June 1995 Issue of SOARING, "Above Ground Testing in Nevada, Air Sailing Style", by John Sullivan.
The cost of the camp is $300, and includes six days training and course materials (Includes $50 non-refundable registration fee for registrants who cancel less than two weeks prior to the event).
The registration fee includes an annual membership and covers glider tiedown and trailer parking for the week. Tows and incidentals (e.g., aero-retrieves, oxygen, instructor checkout, camping, banquet, etc.) are not included. Budget about $200 for tows, and $100 for incidentals (See Cost Sheet for more information).
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