Annual Club Cookout – September 28, 2025

Hello, all: The Omaha Soaring Club held its annual club cookout on Sunday evening, September 28th.  The cookout was attended by thirty-seven club members and guests.  The food was amazing and more than plentiful!  Thanks go to Mark B for again providing the smoked...

Soaring Report – September 14, 2025

Hi, all: We flew nine sorties today.  It was breezy, but the winds were blowing down the runway, so it wasn’t an issue.  The temps were in the high 80’s, and there were high clouds in the area.  The high clouds and the sporty winds prevented thermals for...

Soaring Report – Saturday, September 6, 2025

Hello, all: What a gorgeous September day!  It reminded me of the Earth, Wind, and Fire song ‘September’ (with a slight modification): Hey, hey, hey, ba-de-ya, say do you remember? Ba-de-ya, flying in September Ba-de-ya, never was a cloudy day! It’s a joyous song, and...

Soaring Report – Friday, August 29, 2025

Hello, all: Four sorties were completed today. Cumulus clouds developed, with thermals beneath them. Recent days featured light northern winds resulting in moderate temperatures and much lower humidity levels. On Friday, the wind remained light but shifted to the...

Soaring Report – Sunday, August 24, 2025

Hi All, Another beautiful day outside!  The hottest days of summer may be behind us.  We flew 12 flights today.  Sean F. and Steve flew two flight lessons to start things off.  Then Bob D. flew a sortie in the club Grob 102.  Jose flew a flight lesson with Eric,...