Soaring Report Thursday 7/14/16

Hi OSCI,   The forecasted moderate temperature and NW wind did materialize, but the hoped for lift was mostly missing.  I started the flying by taking up Patrick Castro (:19) and then his wife Soraia Miranda (:17).  They are the couple from Brazil currently...

Soaring report 7/8/16

Turned out to be a good ride day as we gave 4 during the afternoon. No lift but great visibility for the new passengers. Jamie started off the day with Donna N. and good to see her back. Not for long though as she will be gone for the next 2 months. Jessie from the...

Soaring report 6/22/16

Turned out to be a rather nice evening with a cooling breeze blowing almost right down runway 31. We set up for a 31 operation and Paul J. took the first flight in the L-33 with wife Nancy. Jay got the Russia out and the L-33 was also brought out. Jay took the Russia...

Soaring report 6/18/16

We managed to get in 5 flights prior to heading off to BBGS. Bob A. took the first flight solo followed by Tom S. for a solo flight Dan then launched for his 400th glider flight with Whit providing ballast in the front seat. Steve S. took a solo flight for the {-23...

Soaring Report, Saturday, June 11

The early start paid off as we got in 6 flights before the oppressive heat set in. Jim Clark showed up and began assembling the L-33 as Whit got things ready to launch the L-23. Others showed up and got the L-33 assembled and put away prior to moving the other...

Soaring report for Sunday May 29

Was an absolute beautiful day with visibility unlimited. Winds were light but across the runway, allowing us to once again takeoff on 31 and land back on 13. The lift did not develop as we thought it might with the warm temps. Began with Whit taking up Tim Bifaro for...