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Triangle Goal Flights in April. These flights are the longest goal flights ever flown from Eagleville (since Bill
McFarlane's 500k in 1979) and qualify the pilots for the FAI Diamond Distance Award and several Tennessee
State Aviation Records for motorless flight.
The FAI is the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale and was founded with the basic aim of furthering aeronautical and
astronautical activities worldwide. FAI activities include the establishment of rules for the control and certification of world
aeronautical and astronautical records. FAI establishes regulations for air sporting events which are organized by member
countries throughout the world. FAI also promotes skill, proficiency and safety in aeronautics. FAI confers medals, diplomas
and other awards to those who have contributed to the achievement of these aims.
the help of Will Bennett of Thompson's
Station, TN.
Assembly, Gear, Water, Food, Data Loggers, Landout Plans
etc.....
- Eagleville Gliderport
- Smithville Airport (Center Hill Lake)
- Moontown Airport Hunstville, AL
- Perry Co Airport Linden, TN (West Tennessee)
- Eagleville Gliderport
311.3 Miles - 503.8 Kilometers
MP - 6.5 Hours Duration (Red Trace Below)
EL - 7.5 Hours Duration (Blue Trace Below)
(First FAI Triangle 500k ever completed in
Middle Tennessee)
- Eagleville Gliderport
- Crossville, TN
- Fort Payne, AL
- Eagleville Gliderport
325 Miles - 523 Kilometers
NX - 6 Hours Duration
Eagleville's Longest Flight!
Mentor
give up until you're on the ground. At
the end of the day when the lift is
dying, keep going and don't look down
- the magical evening air will get you
home" - Bill McFarlane
Gonna Make It Home to Becky!!!!
mph completing the task.
rescue after losing radio comms the last hour of his flight. Whooshed over our heads at 15 minutes
before sundown!
Congratulatory Call from Bob Richard
encouragement and mentorship!
