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Dust Devil Dash, September 9, 2000
From George Powell “Hawkeye” Name Glider HCP Landing Place Distance Flown Raw HCP Sean Franke Ventus A 0.900 Minden Airport, NV 279.20 251.28 Mark Mahan Nimbus-4D 0.776 Blythe Airport, CA 235.14 182.4...
Summer’s End: Warner Springs to Las Vegas
by Doug Levy #317 (aka “Hangman”) To the 1-26 fanatics at Warner Springs’ Skid Row, the Y2K cross-country soaring season had been something of a disappointment. Although our cross-country attempts had...
The 1999 1-26 Association Championships
Links Related to This Article: Charles Shaw was awarded the H. Marshall Claybourn tray for longest straight distance flight in 1998. Hosted by the National Soaring Foundation Final Rank 1-26 Pilot Cum...
Goal Strike X
It’s Official – Goal Strike X Scheduled for June 7 – 13 The Las Vegas Valley Soaring Association has announced that Goal Strike X will officially begin on Monday, June 7th. For you eager-beavers who c...
1999 1-26 Sweepstakes Results
The magic number was 3. Everyone who turned in at least 3 flights qualified for an award this year. Several others would have received awards had they turned in just one more flight. We got much bette...
1999 H. Marshal Claybourn Memorial Trophy
I would like to announce that the winner of the 1999 H. Marshall Claybourn award is Kathleen Winters. Her flight from Stanton, Minnesota to Bloomfield, Iowa on May 24 was 263.45 miles, and also set a ...
1999 Per Ardua Award
The Per Ardua Award is the most prestigious and important award of the Association. It is presented each year to the member making the most noteworthy contribution toward the 1-26 Association. For the...
Goal Strike IX
Story by George Powell – “Hawkeye” (#198), Newsletter Editor Photography by Pete Donath – (#309) A/C No. Pilots STARS* 019 Merle Clements “Merlybird” Josh Meyers 024 Gary Dickson “Two by Four” Bri...
The 1998 1-26 Association Championships – Results
Links Related to This Article Rosealie Keen’s Story On This Year’s Event Awards (Hosted by Harris Hill Soaring Center) Marion Cruce Trophy – Mark Keene McNeill / Cuny Team Trophy – Pat DeNaples &...