Here are some interesting Soaring facts and links to other soaring
sites:
Soaring Facts and Records:
- There are over 20,000 FAA licensed glider pilots in the US,
over 100,000 world wide.
- Soaring exists in every state in the nation including Alaska
and Hawaii.
- National Distance record - Out and return 1023.42 miles, April
25, 1983 flown by Thomas Knauff from Ridge Soaring, PA.
- National Altitude Record - 49,009 ft, February 17, 1986 flown
by Robert Harris from California City, CA.
- World Speed Record over 100KM triangle - 135.09 mph, March 3, 1997 flown
by James M. Payne from California City, USA
- Wikipedia Gliding
"Gliding." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
The Wikipedia Gliding section has grown to cover everything from sources of lif to competition soaring.
What is Soaring?
A great, simple explanation and introduction to the sport from York Soaring in Canada. Straightforward and nicely illustrated.
Introduction to Soaring
The english version of a fantastic site from Sweden. A nicely illustrated introduction to Soaring and Sailplanes with some great photographs. If you want to learn more about our sport this is an excellent starting point.
Learing to Fly (Gliding & Soaring)
A great site from Tayside Glider Club in Scotland. A summary of what one student pilot experienced when learning to fly. From first flight to solo condensed into one imaginary flight.