January 8th
I had a notion of sleeping late this morning. We’ve reached the end of a busy practice period for WGC2017 in Benalla, Victoria, Australia and today is the Opening Ceremony [...]
Teamwork……
A flat tire for 5E prior to the launch and the response from the crews epitomizes the team's efforts for a world championship....from Paul Weeden's perspective...... "and so.. we [...]
US Team briefing from a Champion
1/3/17: The US team had a special briefing with 4 time world champion Ingo Renner. Ingo graciously shared some insights to the Benalla area and tips and tricks for flying [...]
“A-SCRUTINEERING we will go….”
Heading into the "official practice week", all of Team USA have completed their technical inspection, "scrutineering" and are ready to race! 7T, Sean Fidler and Tiffany have provided pictures [...]
10th FAI JR World Gliding Championships
Please consider an end of the year tax donation to benefits the US Junior Team. The US hopes to send 3 of its finest to the Junior Worlds next [...]
Erik Nelson Spotlight
Family legend has it that Erik’s Erik Nelson father, Rick, took him for his first glider ride at nine weeks of age. Certainly the hook was set early, [...]
Michael Robison Spotlight
Mike Robison soloed in gliders in 1997 from Ridge Soaring Gliderport at the age of 18. A Kolstad award winner, he holds a Gold badge with two Diamonds. [...]
Sean Murphy Spotlight
Sean Murphy's parents became intrigued by motorless flight when they took his Cub Scout troop on a field trip to Harris Hill in 1976. They both joined the [...]
Gary Ittner Spotlight
Gary Ittner will complete in the 18M Class in 34th FAI World Gliding Championships Benalla Australia Gary brings the most international competition experience to the team and his [...]
Bill Gawthrop Spotlight
Bill Gawthrop is competing in his Jonkers JS1-CJ (21M-jet powered) glider in 34th FAI World Gliding Championships Benalla Australia. His plane has already arrived in Melbourne and cleared [...]