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...
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...
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...
Another nice day at the airport with 2 Russia’s and the L-23 taking to the air. Whit, Paul, and Jaime did the towing with Whit, Jaime, and Daryl splitting the instructor duties. Don Meyer was first up with Jaime on a safety flight followed by Jerry Adams with...
Was a great day to get safety flights and currency requirements met. Whit flew with Steve Stevens for his safety flight then Daryl flew with Pat Greenwod for his safety flight and recurrent training so his solo endorsement could be renewed. Pat would take another...
The first flying day of the year went off without a hitch. Jaime Alexander towed all but one flight and Whitt Bonifant did all the instructing since he was able to get current. Whitt took the first three flights to get current. He then went up with Jim Clark for a...
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