A
fine week of soaring An exciting insider’s 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.
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