A
fine week of soaring An exciting insiders view of the Mifflin, Pennsylvania
regional contest from the back seat of a Duo Discus high performance glider, with
15-time US national champion Karl Striedieck at the controls. Flying at high speed
at treetop level over the Appalachian ridges or climbing under majestic snow showers,
we get a sense of how a champion plies his craft. The supporting cast includes
competition director Charlie Spratt, two-time world champion George Moffat, still
a formidable competitor at 75, and the contest pilots and organizers. (to buy)