Harris Hill Soaring Center

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= PHOTO ALBUM =

Page 5-03 - Wave Camp - Mifflin County, PA (Part 1)

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Summer and warm weather are generally excellent conditions for soaring. That kind of soaring relies on rising air, heated by the sun. But, another form of soaring - wave soaring - derives its power from the rapid flow of air over mountain barriers. The world record altitude for a sailplane flight was set in wave soaring conditions - over 36,000 feet! Members of HHSC often take road trips to other areas to seek new soaring environments and experiences. In the winter, conditions for wave soaring are often perfect at Mifflin County Airport, amidst the ridges of the Appalachain Mountains of Pennsylvania. These two pages of photos document our trips in search of "the perfect wave".

Aircraft assembly. The clear air hides the atmospheric waves above.	Butch, the tow pilot, and his Husky - ready to go.
View of the take-off area at Mifflin.	The Appalachain ridges run from horizon to horizon.
John, proud owner of this clean ASW-20 sailplane.	Rolf, on the right, prepares for an exciting - and cold - flight.
Ridge and convective lift carry the sailplane high above the ridge.	Flying nearly a mile high, but the thin cumulus clouds are even higher.
Click [here] to see the other page of Mifflin photos.

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