DESS is currently ten members strong. We come from all walks of life and often have different opinions on many matters, but we all agree that chasing thermals is a great way to spend the day. DESS members enjoy hanging out at the field and putting aside the pressures of everyday life. It's great fun hanging out with guys as nuts about gliders as you are, we understand!

   Just because we like to relax, doesn't mean we take it easy. We play hard too! Any given weekend will find pilots flying Thermal Duration off the winch or throwing Discus Launch Gliders. Want to fly cross country? We have a course laid out! We even have a sloping site we'll go to when the winds are favorable. Hear that buzzing sound? It's an electric sailplane. We have even brought out some tiny electrics for fun flying. If you want to get serious about flying, join us for contests local and abroad. Unless someone shows up ready for aero-towing, about the only thing you won't find is a combustion engine!

We are pretty informal, but do have a few officers that help manage some of the administration of the club. This year's officers are:

Will Newton-President

Oleg Golovidov- Treasurer

Dick Proseus- Contest Coordinator

Brady Baggs- Field Safety Officer

You can contact any of us by checking out the "Forum" section of the site and signing on. We welcome guests to come by and visit any time we are at the field. If you like us it's not hard to become a member of DESS, just ask!

Thanks for stopping in,

Will Newton-- DESS prez and web dude, too!