Grand-prix Transalpin

Vol à Voile, 11/12 2015
Visit to “Madonna di Loreto”

Today, Saturday November 15 a small group of ACAO pilots went to the Paradise summit (Cima Paradiso) on the Field of Flowers (Campo Dei Fiori) to pay homage to the Madonna di Loreto, traditional patron saint of pilots. This year, as in recent years the ‘pilgimage’ took place prior to December 10, the official festival […]
Milano TMA Reorganization

Following the announcement to reduce the maximum altitude in the zone to the north of Varese (from 9500ft to 5500ft) which would severely reduce gliding activity, the board decided to write a letter to ENAV to ask the old limits to be re-instated for safety reasons. Much to our surprise, following the intervention of […]
2nd training period pilots mission to Alzate

Sunday November 8: A group of 2nd training period pilots assembled at Alzate Brianza airfield using two K21 gliders in order to make familiarisation flights at a new airfield with different circuit procedures and height limits. The project was part of 2nd period training aimed at pilots aiming at gaining their Silver ‘C’ next season. […]
Study Centre now a “Recommended FAI Museum”

The FAI, via the AeCI, has announced that the Study Centre for Alpine Soaring Museum has been recognised as a “Recommended FAI Museum”. FAI Secretary General Susanne Schoedel and Director of Sport and Marketing Markus Haggeney were much impressed during their visit to ACAO last June by the quantity of fascinating historic documents which they […]
WSPA 39th seminar

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