MARANA, Ariz. (KGUN) — Soaring through the Southern Arizona sky for a chance to represent the United States at the international level is what has brought pilots from all over the country to Marana for an eleven-day event.

The Tucson Soaring Club is hosting the Soaring Society of America’s national competition for gliders with 15-meter wingspans.

“Each day is pushing the edges of my ability,” said Chuck Pinney.

Pinney is a long-time pilot, member of Tucson Soaring Club and President of Freedom’s Wings Arizona – but competing in this competition is a first for him.

“It’s the community, the spirit, the camaraderie, that comes with a common feeling from these,” he said. “I feel proud to be part of that community.”

It’s a community, the competition’s Contest Manager, Eric Redweik, i

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