This camp is limited to 25 entrants to keep the learner/mentor ratio effective Purpose of the Cross-Country Camps: To introduce pilots to Cross-Country soaring and coach/mentor them on their first Cross-Country flights – Provide structured learning sessions on: – WX analysis for determining the days XC potential. – Types of Tasks and task parameters – Creating tasks in WeGlide and SeeYou – Setting up a Local Competition – Logging a flight and posting it to WeGlide – Flight analysis for performance improvement – Energy lines, altitude bands, thermal selection – Flying further and faster – Regional type of contests (rules, tasks, scoring) – Goals of the Camps: – Pilots new to XC fly their first task. – More experienced XC pilots fly a task as a local competition. – Establishment of a network of mentors to assist in the development of XC pilots. – Camp Prerequisites: – Pilots bring either their own or a club glider. – Glider must have liability insurance. – Pilots have demonstrated soaring skills by logging several 2-hour flights in thermals. – Have a WeGlide Account – Have a logging device that produces an IGC file. These camps are for both those new to XC as well as experienced XC pilots who want to start flying tasks and have an introduction to regional type of contests. Multiple tasks will be set and scored each day to accommodate a wide range of skill levels. Here are a few examples of daily tasks: https://www.weglide.org/task/364378 https://www.weglide.org/task/364624

Entry: $200 plus $60 per tow

Entry: $800 (includes 6 non-refundable tows)

Entry: $785 (includes 6 non-refundable tows)

Entry: $300.00, Tow fee $95

Albert Lea, MN – Enjoy late summer soaring in Minnesota. This event is all about having fun, experiencing new soaring experiences and socializing with like minded pilots. Activities include: Winch launching, auto tows, aero tows, self launching, cross country flying, adding badges, safety seminars, flight and ground instruction, checkrides (DPE will be available), social gatherings and much more! Free on airport camping available as well as discounts from nearby hotels. As Region 7 contest pilots will attest, this is a great airport and area for soaring. Contact Paul Campobasso for more information, paulcactive@gmail.com or 651-303-4496.

Sports class has the following restrictions glider lower performance limit – 1.02 Pilot Ranking list 2025 70 or greater OR previous New Castle experience.

The Soaring Society of America (SSA)'s Youth/Junior Committee is pleased to offer a scholarship to assist an eligible Junior pilot in becoming a gliding instructor with an award of $3,000.

Bring your 18 meter super ship out to Nephi and experience the magic yourself. How good is Nephi One of the contest days from the last 18 meter nationals held here was a 568 km racing task and 15th place for the day still came in at over 108 mph This contest is limited to 45 ships. Ballast water available at all tie down spots. This is one contest not to miss Mark your calendars and get registered now.