Soaring over Mauna Kea
Duo Discus soaring the shear
line out of Waimea (Kamuela) on
the Big Island
Duo Discus soaring the shear
line out of Waimea (Kamuela) on
the Big Island
Woody presents Myron with
certificate of appreciation
Derrick, Harold, Woody, Clyde,
Myron (airport manager) and Joe
in Woody's new hangar. John
had to work.
certificate of appreciation
Derrick, Harold, Woody, Clyde,
Myron (airport manager) and Joe
in Woody's new hangar. John
had to work.
What's New
Dave Bigelow just bought his DG400 motorglider -
to arrive in Waimea May, 2007.
Since the beginning of the year we've had 5 flights
to altitudes up to 28,000 ft in the wave off Mauna
Kea, and two flights to over 16,000 ft off the Kohala
mountain wave.
Woody flew an 8 5mile triangle in the convergence
and thermal conditions in April
to arrive in Waimea May, 2007.
Since the beginning of the year we've had 5 flights
to altitudes up to 28,000 ft in the wave off Mauna
Kea, and two flights to over 16,000 ft off the Kohala
mountain wave.
Woody flew an 8 5mile triangle in the convergence
and thermal conditions in April
Mauna Kea Soaring
We are a small group of soaring enthusiasts flying
out of the Waimea-Kohala Airport just south of
Waimea (Kamuela) on the Big Island.
out of the Waimea-Kohala Airport just south of
Waimea (Kamuela) on the Big Island.
Flying conditions
When do we fly?
Any day the wind or rain don't stop us - usually you'll find at least some of us at the
airport on the weekends staring around 9:30. Soaring conditions often shut down
by 3:30, so if you want to drop by, come early.
airport on the weekends staring around 9:30. Soaring conditions often shut down
by 3:30, so if you want to drop by, come early.
Mauna Kea Soaring
 | Convergence lift generated by the trade winds and a westerly sea-breeze. | |
| Wave off the Kohala Mountains, and when we're lucky, from Mauna Kea. | |
| Thermals on those rare windless days. | |
Activities
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