Sunday, April 17, 2011

New Power Washer at the Airport

John Day spends a lot of time during the soaring season riding the lawnmower keeping the grounds and runway in great condition. This summer he will be doing it on a clean mower.

He has donated a new Honda power washer to the club. When you see John, please express your thanks for his donation and his continuing efforts to keep the runway and equipment in prime condition.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

1-34 Over Easy (Oscar Echo)

We flew the 1-34 today. Ron Clarke and I had flights in it. I pronounce it an ideal club glider!
It is roomy, easy to get in, does not require a parachute, is plenty big enough inside for our large and tall pilots and it is a dream to fly. It has no bad habits and offers no surprises. Just ask Ron, who had more than an hour in it!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Glider Wings

Rick Hansen has provided Glider Wings for the club to award to members who earn them by successfully completing their check ride and receiving their glider rating.

 Some members meeting the requirements may not have received their Wings due to some confusion during the recent change of the chief flight instructor. If you have earned your Wings and have not yet received them, please contact Rick or the chief flight instructor to obtain them.

Monday, April 11, 2011

PW-5 Gone

The PW is safely in its new hangar in Kentucky. Their whole club is excited about it behyond belief! The three guys got about a half-dozen calls while we were demonstrating the rigging and de-rigging just to see if they had arrived and what the status was.