News

from Bitterwasser

Don't be afraid of blue thermals

There are also weak days in Namibia. Those that are good for 500 k distances. The new year started with such conditions and blue thermals. The English guests who had just arrived did not let themselves be deterred, from home they are used to something completely different.

To a good 2022!

2021 ended well. After a pandemic year, we are are happy about the good 21/22 season in Bitterwassser. For the new year we wish long and fast flights and good landings!

Winners Camp

The invitation to a week of gliding in Namibia can be won as a junior in the Bitterwasser Cup, which is held across Europe in the OLC. This season, two winners enjoyed their prizes: Henrik Theiss, who was successful in the previous year, and Eric Schneider, winner of 2021.

Flying

in Namibia

The best Gliding Site of the World*.

You will find exceptionally good conditions. The weather here is exceptionally good! (*quote Bruno Gantenbrink after his first stay in Bitterwasser).

Airfield

As far as the wings will carry on 3.000.000 sqm flying area international pilots will find best conditions for outstanding flight performances.

Information for pilots

Flying in Namibia is very different from flying in Central Europe. This information should help you to make your stay in Bitterwasser as pleasant and above all as safe as possible.

Glider charter

We are happy to assist you in finding an aircraft. Most of the aircraft - charter in Bitterwasser runs through private individuals or companies.