Soaring Report 29 Apr 2015

Another great soaring day with a twist.  Since I came out after working a half day, all the equipment was already out and Jaime and Donna were up in the L-23 on an instruction flight.  CUs were popping but they didn’t extend very far to the north of the airport. ...

Volume 21, Issue 3 Mar 2015

Calendar or Events Quarterly Meeting – Next Board Meeting – 4/19/2015, 11AM SkyWerx Soaring Trip – TBD Club Phone Number Club Phone – 402-804-3810. To update message, push # during the message and enter the security code and registered phone number, then follow...

Soaring Report 31 Mar 2015

The forecast for soaring was generally good with a high buoyancy to wind shear ratio ( 3rd chart on the Dr Jacks page).  And the thermal index that morning was very good with lift up to above 9000ft based on 78 degrees.  The high reached 80. I got out late from work...

Soaring Report 21 Mar 2015

This was one of the busiest days we have had in some time.  We had 5 gliders down at the north end of the runway.   Dan Peterson started the flying with a safety flight from Whitt followed by  two extra flights to get current.   Dan also took his first flight in the...

Soaring Report 20 Mar 2015

Had 7 flights for the day and a little lift at the end. Bob Dyer started things off in the L-23 for a safety flight with Daryl. We then launched Jim Clark in the L-33. Bob completed two more pattern tows to complete currency to take passengers. Daryl took the L-33 up...