Harris Hill Soaring Photo Gallery

"If flying were the language of man, then soaring would be its poetry."
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morningfog04.jpgAbove the Fog274 viewsLooking northward through a hole in morning clouds shows the HH field ready for another summer's day of soaring.
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twd106l.jpgChemung County Airport274 viewsLooking North over KELM
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img_3070s.jpgHappy Birthday!271 viewsThis gentleman is celebrating his birthday with the gift of a glider ride from his family.
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toddknapp.jpgEvening Flight at Uvalde, TX269 viewsTodd Knapp and Heinz Jr prepare for an evening flight in Uvalde, Texas.
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108-0813s.jpgNeighboring Hang Glider Field263 viewsHang gliders on the ground at Harris Hill's jump-off point.
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air256s.jpgFull Grid!263 viewsThis is how Harris Hill looks from the air immediately prior to the launch of up to 51 sailplanes during a week-long soaring contest. These contests draw competitors from across the country and around the world. This view is looking due North.
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morningfog03.jpgHarris Hill Park and Surrounding Valleys259 viewsAn early morning view of HH from the east shows hang glider jump-off point at clearing in forest, center. Foreground shows Harris Hill Park attractions, which include a 3 hole golf course, kiddie amusement park, batting cages, picnic pavilions, and a large heated swimming pool.
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img_3066s.jpgWaiting for the Tow Plane255 viewsOne HHSC Junior member waits to help a fellow Junior launch the club's Schweizer 1-26 glider - a favorite.
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0013.jpgReady To Go236 viewsHey, where's my tow pilot?
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twd110l.jpgLooking North225 viewsView North to Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake
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vertical1.jpg219 views
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img_4364s.jpgHHSC Main Hangar208 viewsThis hangar was built as a federal Works Progress Administration project. Now it houses most of the HHSC-owned sailplane fleet.
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