On the same subject, I have taken an APCO test flight of the older TETRA school glider a couple of years ago in Merlo San Luis in Argentina. Easily went up to 3200 meters, but the summer clothing was not enough so I had to spiral down to 1300 after some 15 min. Great wings!
Aug 13, 2008 Rating
9000 feet by: Tim P.
Thanks for the contribution Terry. Nice to be in an area where altitudes like 9000 ft+ are possible eh? Woolly jumper or flight-suit territory!
I remember years ago in Central Australia, 9000 feet was fairly routine on a 'good Summer day'. Often in blue conditions. I was flying sailplanes back then.
