Soaring Report – Sunday, September 22, 2024

Soaring Report – Sunday, September 22, 2024 Hi All, What a difference a day makes! Yesterday we were wearing shorts and t-shirts, and today long pants and a light jacket were needed to be comfortable. We can feel that fall weather is moving in. There are a lot...

Soaring Report – Saturday, September 21, 2024

Hello, all: There’s not much to report today. We started early to fly-off a group of the ‘Mile High Experience’ gift certificates that have accumulated. There were some flight lessons and check ride practice flights, and two bi-annual flight review...

Soaring Report – Sunday, September 15, 2024

Hi, all: This morning started with a Ground School session in the Glider Pilot’s Lounge at KBTA.  The session was open to all club members, but it was held primarily for the two members who have Oral Exams and Check Rides coming up in October (Jeff F and Ryan K)...

Soaring Report – Sunday, September 9, 2024

Hi, all: Today we celebrated Jamie A’s 90th birthday.  For anyone who doesn’t know Jamie, he has a long history in aviation.   Jamie was a naval aviator back in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s.  He flew as a pilot for United Airlines for many years.  He taught in the...

Soaring Report – Saturday, September 8, 2024

Hi, all: We knew days like this were coming!  Thermals galore!  There were fat cumulus clouds floating overhead at about 7,500′ MSL, and there was lift beneath most of them.  Plus, the winds were light, and the temps were in the mid-70’s.  What a day! ...