Address: Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi, CA 93561
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Prue 215A Sailplane Glider Flight Tehachapi VSA
First flight of the Prue 215A after restoration at the VSA Western Regatta in Tehachapi, California. USA.
This is the only flying example in existence. The first prototype crashed during testing. This is serial number 1, number two was never finished and is in the National Soaring Museum.
N90612 was built and flown in 1952, came in second place in the 1958 national soaring competition. It was on the cover of Popular Mechanics magazine in 1966 with the first mini jet turbine engine mounted above the wing. Restored in 2014 in Bakersfield, CA. Still need to strip and paint the wings, but enough paint stripper for now!
For my 28th birthday, my wonderful husband bought me an acrobatic glider ride. Needless to say, I loved it!
Video highlights (aka, the funniest, best, moments!) 1:05 - The first flip 2:08 - Am I having a baby? LOL 2:30 - This poor guys ears probably hurt 4:34 - Alright let's do some more! 5:55 - The engine stopped! 7:25 - Stalling, and then dropping into a free fall 10:05 - The landing, Phew! 10:17 - Landing happy dance
Lightning for Turnpoints
Soaring flight from Tehachapi to........
West Coast Cub Fly In 2018
The West Coast Cub Fly-In 2018 in Lompoc, CA. The largest gathering of the iconic Piper Cub on the west coat. Plus some fun flying in the local area.
WILDFIRE AND WILDFLOWERS
See a spectacular Southern California wildflower show after the area had been burned.