Discus B for sale

After considerable soul searching, Kurt and Don finally took a deep breath and decided to let 'er go. We're going to wait about ten days to see if there's any interest from club members, then put it on Wings and Wheels. Here is the basic information, but if you have more questions please call or email us.

Price: $44,000
Built in 1985 Total Time: 915 hours
Condition is excellent, including the gelcoat
Standard instruments plus Cambridge L-NAV glide computer
Dittel Radio with boom mic and push-to-talk switch on stick
14 volt battery plus charger
Schroeder trailer (new tires 2000) with all fittings. Tail dolly, wing dolly, tow out gear, etc.
Available separately: Cambridge 302 logger/glide computer/audio-vario and Compaq Aero 1550 PDA Price: $2,000

Fantastic U-2 Flights on YouTube

The first is a short version of the second. Not an extract because some things are in it that are not it the second one, which is an hour long. Beautifully done!

Nyal


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJxtggLGj4M

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/James-May-goes-to-the_695845.htm

More Details on Kendallville Weekend

Following are details on the CISC / BSC flying weekend at Kendallville August 27, 28, 29, 30.

We are focusing on the 29th and 30th, but will have tows available on the 27th and 28th if anyone wants to come early.

We have scheduled a group dinner in the hangar at the airport for 6:30 on Saturday August 29. It is being catered by our favorite BBQ chef and the menu will be slow smoked BBQ Brisket, Ribs, and Chicken along with salad, slaw, cornbread, baked beans, fresh local corn on the cob, cheese cake, coffee and lemonade. It is $20 per person and reservations are needed by Monday August 24th.

Please email Dinner Reservations to John Earlywine at jke4034@aol.com or call 260-347-9260.

Everyone is welcome to bring other beverages of their choice.

Airport Camping is available. Restrooms are available and a Shower room is available for $5 per day on the airport. A microwave and limited refrigerator space are available in the terminal and there are many restaurants nearby.

The phone in the New Horizons Aviation Kendallville FBO office at the airport is 260-347-9260.

Camping sites are available at Bixler Lake Campground, a City Park. Camping sites with electricity and water are available for approx $20 per night and primitive campsites are available for approx $16 per night. The phone number is 260-347-9941. Additional info is available at www.kendallville-in.org. This is about 5 miles from the airport.

Special airport rates are available at the Best Western motel (260-347-5263) for $75 plus tax and at the Holiday Inn Express (260-582-4047) for $79 plus tax. Request the airport rate. Both are within 3-4 miles.

Reservations are not necessary at the airport, and if someone wants to use the other options, they should contact the facility directly.

Tows will be $34 to 2000 ft agl, and $0.80 per 100 ft above 2000.

We have tow ropes with 1420# (schweizer ring) weak links and with 2200#. (tost ring), and adaptors are available for both if required for the other ring.

We are wondering if the people flying want to have a common task, just do some local flying, or work out some other informal plan. Will everyone be bringing a glider, or will some want to rent the local 2-33?

Please let us know if you have any additional ideas or questions.

It would help with the planning if you could let us know approximately how many people might be coming to fly. Anyone who might not be flying but would just like to attend the dinner is certainly welcome at the Saturday event.

John Earlywine

As requested by John Earlywine please notify him at the e-mail address or call him. The menu sounds terrific, but will not be a Brazilian BBQ. DO TAKE NOTICE that the deadline for reservations is Monday August 24th!!!!!!!

ABC Program

I have received a supply of A badges to distribute.

I have plenty of the B,C, and Bronze badges to award and there is time yet this season to earn these. Let's get our numbers up and make other clubs notice.

August 14th Flying

We have a tow pilot for this Friday available to launch from 11:00a.m.
Gerry Simpson

Kendallville Weekend

We are looking forward to having you fly with us on August 28 and 29. If anyone wants to come a couple of days early, we will have tows and people available.

Details are being finalized, but the following information may be helpful.

Airport Camping is available. Restrooms are free and a Shower room is available for $5 per day.

Camping sites are available at Bixler Lake Campground, a City Park. Camping sites with electricity and water are available for approx $20 per night and primitive campsites are available for approx $16 per night. The phone number is 260-347-9941. Additional info is available at www.kendallville-in.org. This is about 5 miles from the airport.

Special airport rates are available at the Best Western motel (260-347-5263) for $75 plus tax and at the Holiday Inn Express (260-582-4047) for $79 plus tax. Request the airport rate. Both are within 3-4 miles.

Tows will be $34 to 2000 ft agl, and $0.80 per 100 ft above 2000.

We have tow ropes with 1420# (schweizer ring) weak links and with 2200#. (tost ring), and adaptors are available for both if required for the other ring.

Dinner details are still being finalized, but we are planning a group dinner at the airport on the 29th. It will be bring your own refreshments with everything else provided. We plan to start at 6:30. The dinner will be $20 per person. There are a number of fast food and family style restaurants nearby for other meals.

We will keep you updated as details are finalized. In the meantime, please let us know if you have any ideas or questions.

It would help with the planning if you could let us know approximately how many people might be coming as soon as possible, and also anyone who might not be flying but would just like to eat is certainly welcome at the Saturday event.

John Earlywine

This invitation was sent to me last week, so if you are interested then put on your calendar. Details will follow.

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Fabulous Thursday

Thursday proved to be a spectacular day at Alex. John G. (the younger) had a one hour and 24 minute first solo. Dave C. flew the Blanik five hours and 10 minutes. My friend, Tom was lifted from his wheel chair into the front seat of the Grob by a bunch of burly glider pilots (thanks John G. (younger and older), Dave C. and Larry M. )

John is our 5th student to fly solo this summer, and the third teenager! Way to Go CISS!

While we were having fun, Ron C. power washed the T-hangars in preparation for painting. Dick H. did the trim mowing. Nyal W. made a special trip to help sign off John on his solo. Larry M. spent the whole day towing. And behind it all we saw the tireless hand of Kurt who keeps the airport looking beautiful. Thanks all!

George

Thursday Flying

Thursday (Aug 6) looks like the best soaring day of the week. Larry M. will tow for us starting at 11 AM with instructional rides. I plan to instruct all day. Around noon, I could use a hand helping a wheelchair bound person into the Grob for a guest ride.

See you at Alex,
George

Re: TSA Directive

My recent post was precipitate: It appears that the rules have NOT changed and that gliding students are exempted from the security rules outlined there.

However, the rules do apply to instructors and we must do the online recurrent training annually.

Nyal Williams

TSA Directive

I have received notice from the Transportation Security Administration that we as instructors must:

1. Complete initial and annual recurrent "Security Awareness Training" which is available on the internet.

http://download.tsa.dhs.gov/fssa/training/

(Copy and paste) Take training, print out and keep annually.

2. "Request and retain" proof of citizenship for all US citizens whom we train.

3. Register with the TSA prior to training any alien (non-citizen) student.

4. Require than any alien student be registered with TSA prior to receiving training.

This means that all students must provide to us as quickly as possible a copy of a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID for us to keep on file at the airport.

Nyal Williams, Chief Instructor, CISS

Aviator's Model Code of Conduct

Craig Bixby pointed out the link to the Aviator's Model Code of Conduct, which includes a code of conduct for Glider Aviators and notes for instructors teaching the code. I've added a link in the sidebar.