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First European military gliding championship: two more days of competitions

Rieti, Italy - Tomorrow the closing ceremony

The first European military gliding championship will close tomorrow at Rieti airship. Rieti and Italian Air Force are hosting more than 50 flyers, men and women in uniform, from seven European countries (Denmark, France, Germany, Italy. Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary). Gliding has always been considered the highest expression of a pilot flying skill, since gliders can fly as high as airliners...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 31425
Rome, Italy, 07/26/2002 16:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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