Texas Winter Down Wind Dash Contest?

We have had very little rain in Texas this fall. Is anyone interested in a handicapped open distance contest during December, January, and February?

Longest handicap distance flown in Texas wins.

Bill Snead

Well Bill, with your proven and authenticated knowledge of the downwind aspects of Texas flying, your fantastic crew, and the humble handicap of the PW-5 (which many others believe isn't an XC ship,) I don't know if anyone, even with be most beautiful of sailplanes, would challenge you in this endeavor.

Hmmm.......Any takers?

John Downing

Aerotows are now available year-round at Marfa, Texas. Start your dash near the mountains of west Texas!

See our website: www.flygliders.com

Burt Compton Marfa Gliders

Which way are your prevailing winds?

Marfa (MRF) sees Southerly winds, generally. Fly North towards Carlsbad, NM or Odessa, TX. East to San Angelo, TX often looks good. West towards El Paso is tricky with terrain and airspace. A South heading won't work - the Rio Grande river and Mexico are 75 miles south of Marfa! Mountains that produce our local winter-spring wave are along the Rio Grande. ADIZ / Border awareness essential. Consult WAC Chart CH-23 and El Paso sectional for XC planning.

Marfa field elevation is almost 5,000' msl. The terrain 50 miles to the north - beyond the Marfa Plateau and Davis Mountains - drops to 3,000' msl. WAC Chart 23 reveals all!

Come visit our new soaring facility at Marfa.

Burt & Kathie Compton Marfa Gliders, west Texas