Monthly Archives: April 2021

So you’ve chosen your favorite vario, quite simply, because this is one of the most important things in the cockpit to help you enjoy and get the most out of your flight. It can be the LXNAV V8/S8, it can be a

I’ve spent most of the last thirty years flying cross country, competing, and teaching others to soar and race. I’ve been lucky enough to fly in lots of different places: in the USA from Mifflin, Sugarbush, Parowan, and Minden, all over Europe from Finland to Spain and as far east as Lithuania. I’ve worked in  Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and even Japan. Along the way, I’ve managed

You have just invested in your new to you, pride and joy.  It could be a pre-loved Libelle, it could be into a syndicate, or if your stars and hard work have aligned, a new-new toy!  One of the things that help all of us enjoy a great and/or fast flight, is a nice panel – dedicated to your requirements and liking.  I have put my father through four new panel builds over my time, each

Editors Note: We are soaring ambassadors whenever taking passengers up for a ride.  Hugh offers a comprehensive approach to glider passenger briefings from ground operations, to the use of parachutes when available, and the actual flight (parachutes were not an option when the photo was taken).  Effective briefings can reduce passenger stress and help foster our sport of soaring.