The Blue Ridge Soaring Society
is a club operation located near New Castle, Virginia in scenic Craig
County. The area is surrounded by the Jefferson National Forest,
where the Appalachian Trail stretches through the wilderness of Virginia
The mountain ridges running
through the area provide great ridge flights for long cross country flights. When
weather conditions permit, wave flights are also possible. The BRSS has
a high altitude waiver window, allowing for flights up to 23,000 feet.
Every September, the BRSS
hosts the Region 4 South contest. One of the most notable contests was
in 1990, when 17 of the 25 pilots completed a 1000 km task, covering
ridges in 4 states.
Ground facilities include
a club house with full kitchen, great room, and dining room. There is
a large campground with utility hookups and a shower house. Most social
activities are centered around a large, covered picnic pavilion and bon
fire ring.
Our club glider fleet includes
two L-23 Super Blaniks, two L-33 Blanik Solos, one ASK-21
and a high performance LS-6b. The club's tow planes are a
Call Aire and a 235hp Pawnee. In addition, about 20 privately
owned sailplanes are based out of New Castle International
Gliderport.
The 2010 Region 4 South Contest (pending)
will be in September. For
more information please see the R4S
page.
Visitors interested in flying at New
Castle, Virginia please read "Visitor Information" on Info
page.
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