Glider flying in Colorado

[TangoWhiskey]

Video of my ex-777-captain friend, now flying gliders in Colorado. Video was made by the 16-year-old son (one of the younger club members). The tow pilot is the kid's dad. Video from both the tow plane and the glider.

 

[Everskyward]

Nice video. Kelly Airpark is not that far from where I live and I took an intro glider ride from the Black Forest Soaring Society a number of years ago. Here is their site. I was wondering if any of the glider pilots could comment on their aircraft available and their prices in case I might want to learn. I don't know anything about which gliders might be better than others and what is normal with respect to cost.

 

[tonycondon]

Mari,

those fees look about right. the club initiation fee is a little high but a necessary evil I suppose. The Low (2-33), Medium (L-23) and High (ASK-21) performance trainers. All will teach you something but I would say the best all around (price and performance) would be the L-23 Super Blanik. Although it may be worth it for you to take a flight in all three to see which you like best and then go with that one.

 

[Everskyward]

Thanks for the information Tony.