Soaring Report – Sunday, October 9, 2021

Hi All,   An active day today with thirteen flights.  First up was Lexy H. for two flights with Steve R.  Then Nic M. flew two solo flights.  Steve R. and I did a back seat endorsement flight, and Jeff F. was launched in his 1-26. Dave L. flew a solo flight, and we...

Soaring Report – Saturday, October 8, 2021

Hello, all: Please join me in congratulating OSCI’s newest private glider pilots, Tom S. and Jake K! Tom and Jake both passed their private pilot check rides today with flying colors!  Job well done guys! Let’s get some more certificated pilots finished up in the...

Soaring Report – Sunday, October 3, 2021

Hi All,   We flew 14 flights today.  We started with Jake K. and I doing simulated rope breaks with Steve R.  Then, Jake and I each went up with Dan P.  We launched Bob C. in his Russia and Jeff F. in his 1-26.  Next, Lexy H. and Nic M. each flew with with Steve. ...

Soaring Report – Sunday, September 26, 2021

Hi All,   There was Ground School early this morning in the Skywerx conference room, for those seeking to pass their oral exam and flight exam in early October.  After school was done for the morning, we flew six flights flights.  It was a little windy, but it...

Soaring Report – Saturday, September 18, 2021

Hi All,   A lot of flying was done today!  We started early this morning with 9 CAP Cadet Orientation flights.  Dan P. flew six of the CAP flights, and Whit B. flew three.  We then flew ten club flights.  Before CAP, Steve R. and Dan flew a CAP qualifying flight for...

Soaring Report – Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Hi All,   We flew five flights today.  Steve R. continued in the role of DPE (Designation Flight Examiner) to prepare those club members who plan to take their flight and oral exams in early October.  Steve flew with Jake twice, Jeff once, and me once.  Jake flew solo...