On 7/9/2012 1:15 PM, bryanrene wrote:
Hello all. I'm a newbie just getting interested in soaring. Power
pilot with 1200 hrs, enjoying a RV4 currently but would like to get an
add on soaring rating. I live in central texas and Texas Soaring is not
too far away but I have about 10 days off in August and was considering
a full time school and doing the rating at one time.

I tried "search" but obviously wasn't too successful.

It seems that Minden is considered a great soaring destination but I
wanted advice on a good place to do a 5-10 day add on rating.

I have also read about Estrella but thought Minden might be nicer than
Arizona in August (coming from Texas).

I'm really open to anywhere in the US/Canada that would be nice
experience.

BTW, glad I found this forum, it is surprisingly active and I know
there is a ton of experience and wisdom here.


Not very far north, but above 6,000' msl and closer to TX is Sundance Aviation
(glider FBO) in Moriarty, NM (on I-40, a tad east of Albuquerque).

(505) 832-2222 Open year-'round; examiner on staff; Rick Kohler
proprietor/good person; very experienced operation with what you're wanting to
do. The link below works for non-SSA members (at least it did for me when I
wasn't logged in...).

http://www.ssa.org/sport/wheretofly.asp

Have fun!

Regards,
Bob W.