Soaring Report – Saturday, May 31, 2025

We flew 16 sorties on Saturday, May 31st. We started launching gliders a little after 10:00AM and ended the day at 5:30PM. Winds were blowing gently from the northeast, so we figured the predicted thermals would form west of the airport, which they did.  We were lucky...

Soaring Report – Friday, June 3, 2022

Hello, everyone:   We flew thirteen flights today, on what turned out to be a very nice afternoon.  Alex, Randy and Mike all flew two FAST kit flights with Steve R.  We then launched Bob D. in his Russia.  John H. was up next with Steve, followed by Bob A. for a solo...

Newsletter – Club Office/Lounge Rehab Project

Hello, all: Here are more photos of the progress being made on the Office/Lounge Rehab project: A lot of the studs and the sill on the west wall had rotted away.  New wood was added where needed.  The wall needed to be raised three inches. The sill by the door and the...

Soaring Report – Saturday, November 20, 2021

. Hello, everyone: . Another successful day of soaring, starting with nine CAP flights, followed by fourteen Club flights.  Steve R. started the Club flights with a ride for Lexy H’s dad, then flew two lessons with Lexy.  Hamid G. made the drive up from Kansas...

Soaring Report – Saturday, October 23, 2021

Hi All,   We flew 9 flights today.  Nic M. started with three solo flights, to complete the required number of flights for his Commercial Glider Endorsement.  He still has his upcoming check ride with DPE Tony C. before he’ll receive his Endorsement.  When Nic...