As a private owner and non Arizona resident, I've flown my private ship
at Estrella several times and never had to wait long for a tow, even on
days when the ASA racers were flying from the field. The local rules
seemed reasonable and unobtrusive, having mostly to do with keeping out
of the Phoenix Class B.

A real plus for a visitor is the bunkhouse at the field. All-in-all, a
really nice place to visit and fly.

Ray Warshaw
1LK


Tuno wrote:
snip what else could you want /snip

The management there is not receptive to regular fliers. Their revenue
is generated mostly from student instruction and rides, so if you put
your glider together and push it to the line, don't be surprised if the
2-33 that just landed gets pushed in front of you again while you're
sitting there baking in your cockpit.

One other thing -- don't take your leads on what is allowable from
watching the staff; non-staff pilots must follow a separate set of
field rules. Which should not be a problem if you don't race or
practice contest finishes ...

~ted
Ventus 2C "2NO"
Estrella class of 2003
Graduate studies at Turf Soaring
now delighted to be a Tucson Soaring Club regular