Soaring Reports

Hi All,   A lot of flights today, with seventeen, that's right, count'em SEVENTEEN flights.  We got an early start with Bud S. flying four flights with Steve R. instructing.  Then Warren P. did a pattern tow with Steve, and then he flew two solo flights.  Mark B. flew...

Hi All,   A great day today!  Steve R. soloed John H. and Warren P.  Congratulations to John and Warren!   First up was John for two pattern tows, and then Steve let him fly out of  the nest.  John then did a second solo flight.  Steve then took Warren up for his...

Hi All,   A short day today, but we still flew eight flights.  Steve R. started with three FAST Kit flights for James, Seth, and Jordan.  We Launched Bob A. in the L-33 between those flights. Steve and John H. then did four flights, including a simulated rope break. ...

Hi, All:   We flew 8 flights today, on what turned out to be a very nice day to be outside.  Lexy H. flew two lessons with Steve R., followed by Hanna M. with Steve.  Hanna, who is 14, is our newest and youngest club member - welcome, Hanna!  John H. and Steve did a...

Hi, all: It was an active Saturday, with twelve flights despite the low ceilings that lingered for a couple of hours.  We started with Hanna M. for her second FAST flight with Steve.  Then, John H. and Steve R. flew a couple of pattern tows, which were followed by...

Hello, all: A lot of activity for a Sunday!  We started the day by reassembling the L-33, which was recently returned from the soaring competition in Yoder, KS.  Suffice it to say that the weather in Yoder was not perfect for soaring.  The competitors did what they...

Hello, everyone: It was a busy day at BTA, with thirteen flights.  Flight operations started with Dan P. giving rides to two of the CAP Cadets fathers.  These two flights were followed by five CAP orientation flights in a row. Jeff F. took his 1-26 up between the...

Hi, All:   A lot of flights today, with 17 flights!  We started flight operations at a little after 9:00AM, with five Civil Air Patrol - Cadet Orientation flights.  Whit B. handled the towing and Dan P. handled flight instructions.  Thank you, Whit and Dan!  Normal...

Hi, All,   We flew 10 flights today.  The first two flights were John H. with Whit B. instructing.  Next was new member Jacob, doing two FAST Kit flights with Whit.  Then Kubra H. flew a lesson with Whit.  Jeff F. did three quick pattern tows with Whit for some...

Hi, All,   We flew 8 flights today on an early start.  Dan P. did a solo pattern tow with Whit B. towing.  Then, we started at 9:40AM with the first of 5 CAP (Civil Air Patrol) orientation flights.  Dan provided the instruction, with Frank M. towing.  We finished the...

Hi, everyone:   Wow, what a day!  We completed 15 flights on a day with amazing lift!  The longest flight of the day was Jay B. (pictured in his Russia), for 5 hours and 17 minutes, earning a Silver Badge!  Congratulations Jay!   We launched Jay first, who went to...

Hi, All,   We flew ten flights today.  First up was Kubra H. with Whit B. for a lesson.  Then, John H. flew two in a row with Whit.  We gave Whit a break and launched Jeff in his 1-26, followed by Jay B. in his Russia.  Jeff was launched a second time, and then John...

Hi, All:   Saturday turned out to be a mostly sunny day with very light winds.  We successfully completed eight flights.  First up was Bob C. who flew a solo flight in the L-23, to refamiliarize himself with that glider.  Bob followed that up with two flights with...

Hi, All:   A pretty busy day for Thursday flight operations!  First up was Lexy H., and then a friend of Lexy's took a ride.  Steve R. took up a friend of his, who may be interested in joining the Club.  We launched Jim C. in the L-33, and then Bob C. in his Russia. ...

Hello, All:   It was another busy day, with 12 flights completed.  Jim C. was up first with Bob C. for his Safety Flight.  Jim didn't stay long; he had to rush off to wash his pickup (joke).  Next up was Bob C. instructing Lexy H. for another lesson.  Then, Kubra flew...

Hello, All: A beautiful day to be out!  This was the busiest flying day that I can recall since July of 2014, with 19 flights completed.  The first flight of the day was John H. (with Steve R. instructing), for his first FAST flight, followed by long-time OSCI member...

Hi, all: The first two flights of the 2021 Soaring Season were Lexy H. for two lessons, with Steve R. instructing.  Lexy (pictured below) is the youngest member of the Omaha Soaring Club.  Lexy is a student member, and this is her third season with the Club.   We also...

Hi, All: We completed seven flights today, in silky smooth air.  Lexy H. was up first with Steve R., and they flew two flights.  Next was Dave L. for a solo flight, followed by Tom. S. for a solo flight.  Bud S. and Steve finished the the day off, with three flights. ...

Hello, All: What a beautiful fall day to be out flying!  The air was silky smooth, so there was no lift to be found, but it was still a very busy day with fifteen flights.  First up was Steve R. and Tom S. for a "return to service" flight for the brake work recently...

Hi, All: What a beautiful day to fly!  We completed seven flights.  Kinneth W. flew twice with Steve R, and then Bud S. flew twice with Steve.  Tom S. flew a solo flight in the L-23, followed by Bud and Steve again.  Steve gave a ride to Doug, who owns the Cessna 172...

What a nice day to be outdoors. We did 12 flights today. First two were Dan for a CAP check flight with Steve, then Steve did two flights with Dan for his CAP. Jim took up the L33 and then two flights in the L23 with his daughter and granddaughters. Jay took up his...

A hot day today but some decent lift. We did 16 flights. The first two were Lexy with Bob C. Jake took the L33 for a flight while Bud did 3 flights with Bob. Then Greg did FAST flight #1 and we launched Jake again. Greg did FAST #2 as Jake did a third flight in the...

What a great day for soaring. Twelve flights today. First up was Bud for five flights with Steve. Steve then took the L33 up for over an hour. David took the L23 up for an hour, and earned his "B" badge. Congratulations David! Jeff took up his 1-26 for 1:25, earning...

A very nice day to be out flying. We did 12 flights. First up was Jake in the L33 for his first flight in that glider. Dave L. did a solo in the L23 followed by Bob A. in the L33. Steve then took the L33 up for 1:02 and got his "B" badge! Congratulations Steve! Jeff...

We had quite a busy day today, and yes it was hot. First up was Steve for a "back to service flight". The Lexy did two in a row with Steve. Then Steve gave his friend a ride. Warren then did two with Steve. Jeff did a flight with Steve, followed by Warren's wife for a...

We did 8 flights today for some good cross wind experience. First up was Warren with Steve followed by Bud with Bob C. Jake then did a solo. Warren did a second flight with Steve. Bob did two in a row with Bud then Steve gave Jeff's son Brian a ride. Bob did a solo...

What a nice day today, and busy. We started early with four solo flights for Nic. Next up twice was Bud S. with Steve. Steve then took up his friend for a ride. Next was Tom M. for FAST flight #1 then we launched Paul in the L-33 before Steve took up Lexy. Bob A. then...

A busy day for 15 flights total, with the first 10 being pattern tows. First three up was Bob C. for his BFR with Dan P. Next was three for Dan with Bob. Dan then did a couple of flights with Jeff along for the ride. Jeff then did two flight with Bob. Then Bob flew...