World Class PW-5 Contest at Marfa, TX

Marfa, Texas hosted several US National contests in the 1960's, and the
1970 World Soaring Contest, first ever in the USA. National level
competition returns to Marfa as pilots and crews entered in the 2006
World Class (PW-5) national contest prepare to compete.

The contest begins June 20 and ends June 29.

Pilots entered are
John Byrd of Fort Davis, TX
J.C. Hauchecorne of Seattle, WA
Tom McKnight of Midland, TX
Francois Pin of Knoxville, TN
Frank Reid of Jefferson, SC
Jayne Reid of Jefferson, SC
Bill Snead of Georgetown, TX
Pat Tuckey of Fort Worth, TX
Mike Westbrook of Midlothian, TX

Competition Director is Charlie Spratt of Charlotte, NC
Scorer is Rick Sheppe of Post Mills, Vermont
Line Chief is Dennis Wright of Hobbs, NM
Contest Manager is Burt Compton of Marfa, TX

John Byrd and Bill Snead first flew at Marfa at the legendary 1969
Nationals, featurerd in the soaring movie "The Sunship Game". Burt
Compton crewed for his Dad at that contest, which had over 80 pilots
entered. It was the first US contest with the majority of the
sailplane fleet being imported fibreglass sailplanes. George Moffat
was the winner.

After the 2006 PW-5 contest, visiting pilots and sailplanes are welcome
- tows and instruction are available year-round. Website:
www.flygliders.com