Vintage Sailplane Association
2025
See the extensive calendar of vintage events by scrolling down on this page. Contact information for more details is also noted. This information is provided by the organizers and hosts at the time of publication and may change from time to time.
Please contact meet organizers before venturing to a vintage event. VSA tries to report those changes we know, but we can not guarantee the information will always be up-to-date. Organizer contacts are listed for each event, so please contact them!
March 18-27: Sequatchie Badge and Record Camp, Jasper, TN. Fly the famous Sequatchie ridge to earn badges or records. Tows and flying operation provided by Chilhowee Soaring Association, Inc. Information and to register: Sarah Arnold (423) 338-2000 or <info@chilhowee.com>.
April 1-30: Vintage/Classic Spring Fling at Marfa, TX. Experience Marfa’s spring soaring over beautiful high country near Big Bend National Park. Dual available in Burt’s “cabriolet” ASK-13, Bergfalke and Ka-7. FAA check rides by prior arrangement. Please RSVP as space is limited and bring your own ground crew. Information: Burt Compton <marfagliders@aol.com>
May 23-26: Western Vintage/Classic Regatta, Tehachapi, CA. Tows, flying operations and camping provided by Skylark North (661-822-5267) at Mountain Valley Airport (L94) in Tehachapi, CA. Information: Jeff Byard (661) 609-4848 or <jgbyard@gmail.com>.
June 9-15: Midwest Vintage/Classic Regatta, Lawrenceville, IN. Enjoy a week-long Father’s Day flying celebration at Wabash Valley Soaring Association (WVSA) on Lawrenceville-Vincennes Airport (LWV) at Lawrenceville, IN. AUCTION of glider and vintage tools, instruments and memorabilia on the 14th. Tows available previous weekend. Camping on field; motels/lodging also nearby. Hangar space available by prior arrangement. Bring your own vintage glider or join WVSA and fly their ASK-13, Ka-8, Ka-6E or Astir CS. AUCTION of glider and vintage tools, instruments and memorabilia on the 14th. Information: Jim Croce (270) 823-3394 or <b407flyer@yahoo.com>
June 14: Vintage Sailplane Association Annual Meeting, Lawrenceville, IN. Mid-American Air Center at Lawrenceville-Vincennes Airport, Lawrenceville, IN. Information: Gerry Wild (215) 407-3137 or <wildgpilot@gmail.com>.
June 14-15: Hood River 2nd Saturday Glider Weekend, Hood River, OR. Set-up June13 and de-rig June 16 at Ken Jerstedt Airport (4S2) next to Western Antique Automobile and Aeroplane Museum (WAAAM) in Hood River, OR. Tows available and camping on request. Information: (541) 308-1600 or <info@waaamuseum.org>
July 11-13: Eastern Vintage/Classic Regatta, Bethel, PA. Tows and potential ground launches at Golden Age Air Museum (Grimes Airport 8N1) at the foot of the Blue Mountain ridge near Bethel, PA. Camping on field, motel lodging nearby. Information: Gerry Wild (215) 407-3137 or <wildgpilot@gmail.com>.
August 15-24: Vintage Glider Club (VGC) Rally, Aeroclub Hosin, Czech Republic. Join European vintage glider pilots for the VGC annual international rally to be held at Aeroclub Hosin, Czech Republic. Information: <https://vintagegliderclub.org/event/>.
August 4-24: Vintage/Classic Hot Fun in the Summertime, Marfa, TX. Enjoy soaring in Marfa’s summer thermals near Big Bend National Park. Dual available in Burt’s “cabriolet” ASK-13, Bergfalke and Ka-7. FAA check rides by prior arrangement. Please RSVP as space is limited and bring your own ground crew. Information: Burt Compton <marfagliders@aol.com>.
August 29 – September 1: Experimental Soaring Association’s Western Workshop and Vintage Sailplane Regatta, Tehachapi, CA. Tows, flying operations and camping provided by Skylark North (661-822-5267) at Mountain Valley Airport (L94) in Tehachapi, CA. Information: Jeff Byard (661) 609-4848 or <jgbyard@gmail.com
September 11-14: Great Plains Vintage/Classic Regatta, Wichita, KS. Soar on early fall thermals at Wichita Gliderport (McMaster Airport 29KS) in Wichita, KS. Potential extra days to fly on request on the previous and following week-end. Information: Neal Pfeiffer <nealpfeiffer@sbcglobal.net>.
October 17-26: Octoberfest at Chilhowee Gliderport, Benton, TN. Vintage/classic gliders and pilots are invited to soar with migrating raptors above the fall colors in the Appalachian Mountains. Tows and flying operation provided by Chilhowee Soaring Association, Inc. Information: Sarah Arnold (423) 338-2000 or <info@chilhowee.com>.
