On Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 7:45:06 AM UTC-5, Jim White wrote:
On a whim I said to my long suffering wife that I would like to tour the
USA with my glider, see the sights and enjoy the soaring. Surprisingly she
said that she would come with me!

I have a time budget of 2-3 years but modest financial resources. So
gents...where and what time of year? If I could construct a tour that
starts in up state NY went South down the Appalachians then W to the
Sierras then N up the Rockies and back to the East coast that would seem
sensible. I guess I could ship to anywhere on the East Coast and go from
there.

Advice on itinerary, welcoming clubs (with aero tow), great soaring, good
things to see, places to stay etc. by email would be great.

Thanks in advance
Jim

BTW I am very happy to help run HDT task days / weeks / competitions along
the way if you would like.

Any glider pilot's visit to the U.S. should include Harris Hill and the National Soaring Museum at Elmira, NY. Harris Hill operates weekends only April until late June (but arrangements can be made for weekdays), seven days a week late June-1st weekend in September, then weekends through October. Of special interest in 2016 will be the International Vintage Sailplane Meet, July 9-16. Nearby worthwhile attractions include the Finger Lakes Wine Country, the Corning Museum of Glass & the Watkins Glen International Raceway.