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Nov 14

Ventus 3 landing at Garner airport, Virginia

Jun 2

Can you spot the Nixus? Perlan Project Chief Pilot Jim Payne is flying the Nixus sailplane in the 2021 Open Class U.S. National Contest in Minden, Nev.

Jim is currently in second place, with the contest continuing through June 9. Just like the Perlan 2 space glider, Nixus is a one-of-a-kind #sailplane. It is the first ever fly-by-wire sailplane with a 28 meter (92 feet) wingspan. The next largest #gliders in this contest have 21 meter wingspans.

Check out the daily results from thesoaringsociety via link in bio.

The wings on Nixus are so thin that mechanical linkage would not fit. Designer and Builder Paulo Iscold is in Minden to support the team efforts. Owner Sergio Andrade is supporting efforts from his home in Brazil. Jim has been the test pilot of the Nixus since first flight. He set five national open class records last year.

#soaring #AirbusPerlanMission II #contest #instapilot #avgeek #Minden #soaringsocietyofamerica

Nov 28

Pawnee towing Schweizer 2-33 at Garner airport, Virginia

Jun 17

They’re back! Watch for gliders in the sky over the Methow for the next week when the winds calm down. Two dozen sailplanes are flying out of Methow Valley State airport - they flock here each June from far reaches. #soarthemethow #earthisbluepodcast #earthisblue #soaring #ssa #soaringsocietyofamerica

Aug 2

Triple glider loop.
SZD-48 3.
Gúnar Armin.
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Ontem o dia foi intenso, com a volta aos voos esportivos depois de mais de 40 dias fora.
Este foi o finzinho do treino no planador. É repetitivo mas assim que funciona quando nos propomos a fazer manobras baixas. Muito treino para ter segurança total.
Yesterday was a full day of sport flying after more than 40 days away. This was the final maneuvers of the glider flight. Repetitive but this is the way to go while flying ground level aerobatics. A lot of practice to stay perfectly safe.

#gunararmin #aeroclubedetatui #soaring #vooavela #planador #planadorbrasil #fbvp #segelflug
#airshow #aerobatics #acrobacias #showaereo #glideraerobatics
#aviationlovers #acrobaciaaerea #aviationgeeks #soaring #soaringsocietyofamerica #soaringfantasticflight #goprobrasil #gopro #gopropilots #szd48 #jantarglider

Nov 8

My dude Caleb launching on a nearly three hour flight. Sailplanes are magical.
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#sailplane #glider #sparrowhawk #soaring #skylinesoaringclub #soaringsocietyofamerica #ssa #leicasl2s #135mm #aviation #flying

Nov 9

Some forgotten "jewels" that comes with great memories.

#flying #aviation #generalaviation #aviationkeychains #gliding #gliders #vsm #avgeek #instaaviation #aviator #aviationcollection #soaring #soaringsocietyofamerica #soaringacademy #museudaaviação museudaaviacao

Mar 17

Slingsby Petrel landing at Harris Hill Elmira, New York

May 3

Super Cub towing Robinson Robin at Harris Hill Elmira, New York

Aug 30

In the trees. Schweizer 1-26 this happened few months ago near Garner Airport, Virginia. Pilot was not hurt and only minor damage to the glider.

It is back in the air. First flight after repair was in April 2023

Apr 3

Schweizer 1-26 landing at Garner airport, Virginia

Aug 7

Slingsby Petrel taking off at Harris Hill Elmira, New York

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