The Texas Single Surface Shootout was held between May 24-29, 2010 at the Carter Memorial Airfield, north of Luling, Texas.
The competition is sanctioned by the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association and consists of only single surface gliders in a race to goal format. Of the total 16 pilots registered for this event, fourteen flew in the competition.
Good weather helped competitors fly on 5 of the six days. In the end, veteran pilot Davis Straub of the OZ report was able to out pace the others for a 1st place finish. Ben Dunn and Joe Evans finished in second and third.
Day 1 Task 1 Results – Total after Task 1
Day 2 cancelled.
Day 3 Task 2 Results – Total after Task 2
Davis Straub
Task 3 – Total after Task 3
Task 4 – Total after Task 4
Task 5 – Final Results
Carter Memorial Airfield practice day – overview from Davis Straub on Vimeo.