Get Your Gliding On!

March 29 - April 5, 2008 Marfa Airport
Texas Glider Rally
Glider pilots gather from across the USA to practice the "art of soaring" in their sailplanes at the Marfa Airport on highway 17. Pilots will be seeking thermal and wave lift to set international records and fly their "personal best" flights. The annual event will feature 30 sailplanes launching every day from Noon to 3:00 PM. The public is invited.

Sponsored by Marfa Gliders Soaring Center. website: www.flygliders.com
Contact host Burt Compton by email at texasgliders@aol.com


April 5, 2008 Marfa Airport
National Landmark of Soaring Dedication
Historic Marfa Airport in west Texas has been selected as the 15th "Landmark of Soaring" by the National Soaring Museum. The public is welcome to attend the dedication of the plaque at 11:30 AM with "Glider Mail" flights at the Marfa Gliders Soaring Center. Classic and modern sailplanes will be on display.

George Moffat, who brought his glider to Marfa to set world gliding records in 1962, will join a reunion of the pilots who flew at the legendary soaring contests at Marfa in the 1960's. Marfa was the site of many US National Contests and the 1970 World Soaring Championships, first ever held in the USA. Longtime residents of Marfa fondly remember the two week event and the nightly parties for the 100 visiting pilots from around the world.

Information at www.flygliders.com Click on "Landmark" button.
Contact host Burt Compton by email at texasgliders@aol.com