The 2008 Region 4 South Contest
will be September 15th - 20nd (Practice
Days Sept. 13th & 14th). 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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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 fleet includes two L-23 Super Blaniks, two
L-33 Blanik Solos, one ASK-21, Call Aire and a 235hp Pawnee. In addition, about 20
privately owned gliders are based out of New Castle International Gliderport.
