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November 17th 17, 02:43 PM
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Best consistent ridge soaring site
Half the population of the USA is within a 500 mile circle around Ridge Soaring Gliderport. It is about a 4 hour drive or less from western Ohio, northern NY, southern Virginia.
The spring and fall "ridge seasons" are easily predictable, and if the ridge winds are not blowing, the thermals are augmented by the undulating earth /mountains. Thermals can reach 18,000 feet, and we have flown over 39,000 feet in wave lift. Bottom line - watch the weather. it is worth the drive. Finally, don't put it off. Doris and I are ready to retire, and we are not sure there is enough interest in the gliding community to preserve the Gliderport. Great ridge day today, (Friday, Nov 17) and probably tomorrow. Tom Knauff 
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