|
 Chip Garner got the soaring bug early and soloed at age sixteen
at Hemet in California. Since then he has put on over 3500 gliding
hours, competed in over 35 national contests frequently placing in the
top three. Chip's recent wins include the 1999 Standard Class, 2001
Open Class and 2005 and 2006 Standard Class. Attracted to competitive
soaring for the competitive outlet it provides and the intense mental
challenge, Chip has represented the U.S. on three previous world
teams. Living in Santa Fe New Mexico, Chip's local field of Moriarty
provides excellent conditions. Moriarty based Albuquerque Soaring Club
is first in the world in the OLC (Online Contest) League and
forth in the OLC Classic. Working as a sailplane instrument designer,
Chip has been able to develop some of the most compelling new
instrument technologies found in most competitive cockpits. Beyond
competitive soaring Chip is a member of the Albuquerque Soaring Club
and holds a seat on the SSA Board of Directors. Chip will be flying a
Discus
2 in Italy. Chip is looking forward to being part of a winning team
and the competitive challenge Italy presents. |
