Harris Hill Soaring Center

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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 young crew awaits the judges call . . .	At Harris Hill, the competition is tough at all age levels.
Family and friends provide hot food and good cheer on a cold day.	A participant ponders the famous Harris Hill Snowbird chili.
An awards dinner at the National Soaring Museum completes the annual Snowbird contest.	Even on a long, cold Thanksgiving weekend, the Snowbird is fun for all..
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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