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The Experimental Soaring Association, formerly the Sailplane Homebuilders Association, is a division of the Soaring Society of America. While the key points of design and construction of self-built sailplanes remain at the core of the organization, new types of soaring flight, the problems of economical launching methods, the place of motorized ...
Racing Sailplanes. Racing sailplanes are the most efficient flying machines ever designed, converting 1′ of altitude into 50′ of forward progress. Racing season starts in early Spring & finishes in late Fall. Contests range in size from local inter-club meets to regional and national competitions.
26 paź 2013 · An example of just how far homebuilt sailplanes and motorgliders have come is Bob Kuykendall’s HP-24, a high-performance, 15-meter glider aimed at the Experimental market. With the upward spiral of avgas, and words like “eco” and “green” working their way into the aviation lexicon, the U.S. is seeing a renewed interest in soaring.
The Woodstock won first place in the 1984 Sailplane Homebuilders Association design contest. In 1998 Gary Osoba won the US Region 9 Sports Class contest in his Woodstock.
Hosted by the Hamilton Soaring Club, we are thrilled to invite you to the heart of Texas for an unparalleled soaring adventure. From July 31 to August 8, 2024, Hamilton will become the epicenter of competitive gliding, set against the backdrop of its rich aviation history and scenic landscapes.
Conditions were ripe for record-setting glider flights, and in 1967, the old airfield became the hosts for the first sailplane competition to be held in Texas. In 1970, Marfa hosted the only World Soaring Championship to be held in the Untied States. Enter Burt Compton.
New, factory-built sailplanes may cost $50,000 to over $300,000 or more depending on performance, construction, and equipment. Excellent kits for homebuilding are on the market, enabling enthusiasts to produce a sailplane at a cost of one-third to two-thirds that of a factory-built machine.
