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The 2019 SGC Award Banquet

Fred Hermanspann — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:06:43 +0000

Willy Burhen Cup (WBC) 2019

Fred Hermanspann — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:19:05 +0000

Sept 29 saw the end of the 2019 OLC year and thus the end of the Willy Burhen Cup (WBC) 2019. This annular informal competition – for the best west side XC flight by any pilot in the state of Washington in a given OLC year – has been run since 2004, the year Willy Burhen left us. It has done much to demonstrate the soaring potential west side of the state besides offering spectacular scenery from the glacier capped North Cascades to the shores of Puget Sound. The winner of the WBC 2019 was once again Ron Clark with his LS-3 that does not show any signs of aging.

Soaring in the Alps

Fred Hermanspann — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:31:37 +0000

Here is another report from Thomas van de Velde about his yearly excursion to St. Auban - the French Soaring Center in the French Alps.

Methow Valley Encampment 2019

Fred Hermanspann — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:31:05 +0000

After a number of highly successful and popular Twisp encampments this year's encampment was moved 8 miles upriver to the Methow Valley airport - it has a long runway, lots of tie-down area and wide open surrounding fields for any eventualities.

It was the first glider event at this Washington State airport, which is also home of the Forest Service Fire Fighting/ Smoke Jumper base. Fortunately there was no firefighting activity, glider operations worked without a hitch, and I think we are welcome to return next year.

First operation in 2019

Jean-Claude Hauchecorne — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:01:44 +0000

We had our first operation in 2019. For training, perfect weather. Not too cold, no rain and light winds. Ivan was the instructor of the day, David was the Field Manager making sure we had a smooth running operation.

It was not just us who were out flying, the airport was busy with fixed wing, helicopter and even Lear jet traffic. At one point there was a helicopter, an ultra-lite, a hombuild, a glider and me on final. But it all worked out, situational awareness kept us save. I don't think a traffic tower could have handled the traffic any better.

The 2018 SGC Awards Banquet

Fred Hermanspann — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:06:45 +0000

Hard Work (together with Luck) Pays Off

Fred Hermanspann — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 19:19:16 +0000

Following is an account by Thomas Van de Velde about his flight from Arlington on July 29 that earned him 489 OLC points and 3rd place in the WBC 2018. It is a nice reminder of the XC potential of soaring out of Arlington even when haze and smoke seem to snuff out all expectation of good lift. So, congratulations to Thomas for a great flight and thanks for sharing the experience!

Here is his story:

The Willy Burhen Cup (WBC) 2018

Fred Hermanspann — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:11:11 +0000

September 25 marked the end of the 2018 OLC year and thus also the end of the Willy Burhen Cup (WBC) 2018. This is the 14^th annual competition for the best XC flight of any soaring pilot in Western Washington in memory of Willy Burhen who was one of the enthusiastic supporters of exploring the XC potential of the Cascades.

Grand Day at Arlington by Henry Rebbeck

Fred Hermanspann — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:38:13 +0000

July 23^rd Arlington….

The Twisp OLC Camp 2018

Fred Hermanspann — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:56:07 +0000

The Twisp OLC campis now an established event for the Washington State soaring scene. And this year's evnt during the last week of June was another success story despite not having the best soaring conditions. June 29 - the last day of the camp - was the best day and the three best flights on that day were also the best for the whole week.

Ron Clark 512.9points

Henry Rebbeck 469.4 poimts

Movses Babayan 452.3 points