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Wave Camp 2026 HIghlights

Wave Camp 2026 Highlights We had a very successful wave camp that included 2 excellent wave-soaring days, a couple of thermal-soaring days, many useful lectures,…

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Pathways to Aviation Event

On April 7th, Pathways to Aviation will host our annual event. This year, “Soaring to New Heights in Nevada Skies” will focus on gliding and bring…

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Wave Camp 2026 HIghlights

Wave Camp 2026 Highlights We had a very successful wave camp that included 2 excellent wave-soaring days, a couple of thermal-soaring days, many useful lectures,…

March Work & Social Event

The Minden Soaring Club showed up in force to work on the staging office and to kick-off the soaring season with an impromptu barbecue.

Wave Camp Update

Wave camp update describing expected flight operations and suggesting study materials.
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PaxX Solos

First solo for an MSC Club scholarship recipient was accomplished on February 27.
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More Wave Days in Minden

Classic wave soaring day on 23-February-2026. This spring is shaping up to be a nice wave season. Or how about this video from 25-February-2025

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Pathways to Aviation Event

On April 7th, Pathways to Aviation will host our annual event. This year, “Soaring to New Heights in Nevada Skies” will focus on gliding and bring…

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Wave Camp Announced – April 11 – 18

Minden Soaring Club is bringing back the annual wave camp. Emphasis will be on how to go cross-country using wave soaring rather than just…
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Winter Storm Hits Minden

Our first real storn of the season hit Minden. We got most of the fleet out of the weather but our trust SGS 2-32 that…

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Spring Wave Season Approaching

Get ready for exceptional soaring conditions as we enter the prime wave season. Check out our weather briefings and flight planning resources.
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Understanding Mountain Wave Flying

Learn the basics of mountain wave conditions at Minden and how pilots take advantage of these powerful soaring opportunities.
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New Downwind Wave Distance Record

Gordon Boettger and Bruce Campbell used 7 different wave systems to set the continental record for distance to a goal.
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