2011 Touring Motorglider West Coast Fly-In

[Webmaster]

Note being posted for Richard Pearl:

Greetings Touring Motor Glider enthusiasts, and happy holidays.

Were beginning our planning for the 2011 Fly-In. Last year we had 15 ships representing 7 different manufacturers, and a total of 25 pilots and guests, attending. Two pilots flew out from the East coast - impressive!

We've had such great success at Minden, Nevada that we're again going to hold it there, this year from Friday June 17 thru Sunday June 19. This will also give those who want to fly out to the ASA's Pawowan, Utah annual meeting an opportunity to link both events.

SoaringNV will again be the on-site host. They've been terrific in providing meeting space, presentation equipment, a Saturday BBQ, and local area and general aviation knowledge. If you want some specialized training, they're the people to see.

I'd like to get a "feel" for the potential number of participants, so I'd appreciate it if you would respond to me whether you're anticipating attending. If you know of any other likely attendees, have them sign up for this Yahoo group. We'll be using it for the Fly-In coordination.

For those new to the Fly-In, its an informal gathering to share experiences, learn from each other, and have fun. We have a group dinner at a local restaurant, a BBQ at the SoaringNV hanger (chef Fred), prelaunch weather briefings, advanced soaring presentations, and a technical roundtable about common aircraft situations. We arrange for local hotel accommodations and motel-airport transportation. There's no event fee.

The past two events have seen potential Touring motor glider buyers show up, and this is encouraged, so spread the word. This site can also be used for anyone who wants to set up other Touring Motor Glider fly-ins, so if you've got any ideas, this is the place to float them.

If you have any ideas, please call or email me.

Richard Pearl
Grob 109
Sacramento, CA

916.715.9666
pennyrich@aol.com

[Admin]

Richard updated the announcement specifically for XOPA:

The Third Annual Touring Motor Glider Fly-In will be held (again) this
year at Minden, Nevada from June 17 - 19, 2011. Last year there were
15 ships representing seven different manufacturers, and 25 overall
participants in attendance. Activities include informational briefings
on aircraft maintenance and flight optimization, social events (a
group dinner at a Basque restaurant, and a hangar BBQ), and of course
flying.

June is an outstanding soaring month in Nevada. Last year several
Ximango owners participated in the event, with one coming from the
East coast. The timing for the meet has been coordinated with the
opening of the Auxiliary Sailplane Association's annual meet in
Parowan, Utah, for those who want to fly from Minden to Parowan for
that event.

If you're interested, please sign up at the organizer's website: Touring_Motor_Glider_Fly-In@yahoogroups.com

There is no fee for the event, and the only requirement is to have fun.

[Admin]

Based upon side conversations, I am predicting we will have the following attendees:

• Ron Snedecor (XOPA host since he hangars at Minden)

• John & Susan Lawton (John had such a great time last year is coming from TN again, this time with wife so he can stay longer)

• Tom Muller (I think this will be his fifth annual trek from Georgia to the West Coast in a Ximango)

• Steve & Dave Sliwa (we hope to bring the bird this year and do some soaring trips)

Are there any others that want to come? Let us know and we can help you with the planning.

[Webmaster]

Here is a picture of last year's event, click on it for a bigger view:

[hpeier12]

I might bring out my Stemme on June 17th
Kind regards
Heinz Peier

[John Lawton]

Hey Guys,

The weather is going to have to dramatically improve for me to make Minden this year. I'm really not interested in flying 3000 miles to sit and watch the wind blow. Still looking at heading to Driggs, ID, for some soaring over the Tetons at some point, but the weather up there is going to have to improve, too. A friend of mine who lives in NW Wyoming told me the snow pack is still thick and it's not melting due to cool temps.

Unless some dramatic improvements in the weather happen, and soon, my western trip will likely be postponed until later in the summer.

Regards,

John Lawton
Whitwell, TN (TN89)
Ximango #135

[Webmaster]

We will continue to monitor the weather for you.