Our next contest is  

June 13 & 14

50th Annual THERMALITIS 

Seeded ALES

Sponsored By 

Portland Area Sailplane 

Society

PASS Club Field

St Paul, Oregon 

• Classes: Open Expert & Competitor, Combined NWSS RES, Combined 2-Meter (Alternate Electric Launch Allowed, set altitude limiter to 150M or per CD update) 

• Events: Saturday and Sunday — 5 and 8 minute (any order) International Duration followed by a 3 for 23 minute add ‘em up (no limit on last flight). Additional 5 & 8 minute I/D flights until approx. 3 pm on Sat. and 2 pm on Sunday. Landing lines (radiused at far end only) for all flights. 12v winch/retriever available, approx. 600’ length (matched to electric launchers). 

• Awards: Beautiful Special 50th year LSF mugs awards for each day for all classes. 2 separate contest days! 

• Fees: $15.00 per day first entry, additional entry $5 

• Times: Registration — 8 to 9 AM both days, pilots meeting then flying starts at 9:30 

• Food: PASS Sandwich Shop will have FREE lunch, snacks & soda/water at the field both days. 

• Facilities: Overnight camping allowed for self contained RV’s Friday and Saturday night. 

• CD: Tom Culmsee (503) 358-8421, TECulmsee@gmail.com

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CONGRATS to the 

2025 NWSS Tourney Champ 

Curtis Headrick

Flying his trusty Vertigo, Curis flew consistently and skillfully the 

entire contest for his first time win