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...

Soaring Report – Sunday, October 17, 2021

Hello, all:   We completed ten flights today.  Lexy H. was first up with Steve R. for the first three flights, followed by someone who stopped by to purchase a ride for his son.  Then, Jeff F. bought two rides for an old friend and his wife.  Steve had one more flight...

Soaring Report – Saturday, August 14, 2021

. Hello, all:  . Even though we had to end flight operations earlier than normal, we still launched twenty-one flights today.  We also have a new club member, Rich M.    . I flew the first flight of the morning with a solo flight.  Then, the CAP Cadet orientation...

Soaring Report – Friday, May 7, 2021

Hi, All:   We flew 8 flights this afternoon, and signed up a new member, Kubra H.  Welcome, Kubra!  The first flight today was Bob D., giving a ride to his granddaughter.  Next up was Steve R., who gave a ride to the young man who mows the runway and operations area...

Soaring Report – Saturday, April 3, 2021

Hello, all: It was a beautiful day to fly, and it was a busy day, too, with 15 flights completed.  The first two flights were Lexi H, with Steve R. instructing.  Jay B. was launched in his Russia between Lexi’s two flights.  Steve gave a ride to a friend of his,...

Flying with Mack McKain

Let’s go along for a ride with Irvin “Mack” McKain! The sun is out and you can feel it heating your skin. The air seems dry. Two conditions most often leading to good soaring potential. You drag the single seat sailplane out of the hangar and to the...