REGISTRATION OPENS April 9th, 7:00PM PST

EVENT DATES: Saturday, June 6 first tows following our 0931 daily safety briefing, to Saturday, June 13 last tows.

More details to follow but mostly the same as prior years. As before, FLARM is advised for each glider, but not an absolute requirement. For any wave flights above 18,000’msl either ADSB-Out, or a mode C transponder with altitude reporting is now required by FAA.  We are still working with ARTCC and FSDO on the reassignment of Washington (and Oregon) wave windows and having everything ready to go by June for >18,000’ may be a stretch (working on LOA, MOU, agreements, pilot training required by FAA, etc.). Wave can still be great up to 17,999’ !

 Again, the plan is to have 0900 daily educational discussions led by our most experienced pilots, not required but always entertaining. Remember, the primary goal is to have a good time, and to do it safely. The Methow and our ‘Northern Alps’ are the most awesome soaring sites in the NW!

 * If you have not flown the Methow Valley area previously, we ask that you receive an area familiarization discussion with an experienced Methow glider pilot before taking any flights. Learn about landout options, areas with good lift and/or areas with typical sink or poor landout options, etc. The Methow and surrounding areas are not inherently unsafe but local knowledge is vital.

 ACCOMODATIONS: The Methow Valley is a popular vacation destination and gets booked up very early.  I would suggest you book now and cancel if you can’t come.  Consider sharing a VRBO or Air BnB with several pilots or motel rooms either in Twisp or Winthrop, etc.  For RV’s there are no hook ups on the field but there is some limited space for dry-camp RV’ing or tents. An RV park is available in Winthrop with the usual amenities – it fills early so call soon. (I will be parked on the field near the hangar and have arranged for power since I need to be there..)

 I already have three rooms (each one queen) reserved and free for our tow pilots at the Sportsman Motel in Twisp, check in Friday, June 5, check out Saturday, June 13. For others wanting a room at the Sportsman, they have new owners, Richard Diaz. Book Online: www.twispsportsmanmotel.com(Rates are up a bit, $85/NT + Tax). New phone number is 509-761-9786.  Nice folks.

 All participants and pilots taking part in this activity accept that flying gliders involves risk and the above entities (Clubs), officers, organizers, volunteers, and tow pilots associated with this event shall be indemnified and assume no liability for any damages or injuries suffered in connection directly or indirectly with this event. When you sign up you fully accept these terms.

 Looking forward to another great year soaring in Northern Washington’s beautiful Methow Valley!