Harris Hill Soaring Center

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Page 5-01 - Snowbird Contest - Page 1

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The Snowbird Contest is held annually on Thanksgiving weekend at Harris Hill, and is both a short-hop time trial and a precision landing competition. Pilots from Harris Hill and other clubs compete in various age groups for the best composite score. The contest is followed with an awards dinnner at the nearby National Soaring Museum. The contest was commissioned in 1939 by Paul A. Schweizer and Maury Waters. More informatiuon about the Snowbird Contest

A family Snowbird team prepares for takeoff.	On a cold day, the tow pilot dresses like a flying teddy bear.
Contest Supervisor coordinates the day's activities.	Ground handlers move a vintage Berg-Falke to take-off position.
Heinz and young passenger await classic Berg-Falke's take off.	At the finish line, winning distances are measured by inches.
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Index to HHSC Photo Album
Album Section	Page Numbers
1. The Many Faces of Harris Hill Soaring	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
2. The HHSC Facilities	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
3. Just Having Fun	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
4. Flight Training at Harris Hill	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
5. Contests and Trips	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
6. Weather	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
7. The Joy of Soaring	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
8. Vintage Sailplanes	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
9. Newer Sailplanes	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
10. Aviation Art and Graphics	1 - 2 - 3 - 4
Slide Shows
1. Oktoberfest Party 2005
2. Airport Dogs
3. Region 3 Contest and X-C Camp 2005
4. International Vintage Soaring Meet 2005
5. Snowbird 2005

All Photographs, Copyright © 2005, HHSC; Used with Photographers' Permission

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01/17/2007