Soaring Reports

November 4th: It was a nice day to fly seven flights.  Bob D. took up a friend’s wife, followed by Steve taking up the husband.  Then we launched Eric in his 1-26 glider followed by… Read more: November, 2025 – Flight Reports

Hello, all: We flew a lot in October!  We flew a total of seventy-seven sorties over eight days.  Most of the flights were sled rides, but we also had two days where flights were more… Read more: Soaring Report – October Soaring Summary

Hello, all: We held flight ops yesterday because it’s getting late in the soaring season and the soaring weather was predicted to be at least average.  The conditions were much better than that!  Skysight predicted… Read more: Soaring Report – Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Hello, all: We flew fifteen sorties today.  The tailwheel parts for the L-23 arrived early this week from the Czech Republic, Eric H installed them, and we were able to start flying the student pilots… Read more: Soaring Report – Friday, October 3, 2025

Hi, all: It was a pretty nice day at the airport.  With the L-23 down for maintenance, we only flew five sorties.  Eric H flew two sorties in the partner-owned 1-26B, Bud flew two sorties… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, September 21, 2025

Hello, all: The Omaha Soaring Club held its annual club cookout on Sunday evening, September 28th.  The cookout was attended by thirty-seven club members and guests.  The food was amazing and more than plentiful!  Thanks… Read more: Annual Club Cookout – September 28, 2025

Hi, all: We flew nine sorties today.  It was breezy, but the winds were blowing down the runway, so it wasn’t an issue.  The temps were in the high 80’s, and there were high clouds… Read more: Soaring Report – September 14, 2025

Hello, all: What a gorgeous September day!  It reminded me of the Earth, Wind, and Fire song ‘September’ (with a slight modification): Hey, hey, hey, ba-de-ya, say do you remember? Ba-de-ya, flying in September Ba-de-ya,… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, September 6, 2025

Hello, all: Four sorties were completed today. Cumulus clouds developed, with thermals beneath them. Recent days featured light northern winds resulting in moderate temperatures and much lower humidity levels. On Friday, the wind remained light… Read more: Soaring Report – Friday, August 29, 2025

Hi All, Another beautiful day outside!  The hottest days of summer may be behind us.  We flew 12 flights today.  Sean F. and Steve flew two flight lessons to start things off.  Then Bob D.… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, August 24, 2025

Hi, all: We had a beautiful day to be out at the airport!  We flew 8 sorties today.  Joe was up first with Steve for two lessons.  Then Trevor went up for a lesson with… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 23, 2025

Hello, club members: So that Bud S. could test the motor in his glider, we only flew two flights.  Bud is going to attend a soaring camp in Texas near the end of August, and… Read more: Soaring Report – Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Hi, all: We flew 11 sorties today.  It was hot but the wind made it bearable.   First up was Trevor with Steve then Ryan took me up for front seat ballast.  Eric then did a mile… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, August 17, 2025

Hi Club Members, We had a good day with 11 sorties.  It wasn’t too hot, and there was a nice breeze.  Bob A was up first followed by Adam for two solo flights.  Then Jim D… Read more: Soaring Report, Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Hi, all: What a pleasant day to be out, and we had a pretty busy day, too.  We flew 14 sorties today.  Steve started with Jose, next up was Sean F. followed by Trevor F.  Jose… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, August 3, 2025

Hi All, We flew 16 sorties today.  Joe started off doing two flight lessons with Steve followed by Lance for two lessons.  Joe then did a flight with Eric.  Steve gave Ethan a lesson while Eric… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 2, 2025

Hello, all: We’re approaching the end of July, which in eastern Nebraska can be some of the hottest and most humid days of the year.  Today was tolerable, but we’ve already cancelled flight operations for… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, July 26, 2025

Hello, all: We flew today because the soaring forecast indicated that it could be a decent day for thermals to form.  NOPE!  Smoke from Canadian wildfires filled the sky, keeping temperatures down, and keeping thermals… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, July 13, 2025

Hi, all:  We flew 14 sorties today.  Set-up was on the south end, which is always nice.  Today’s flights: Joe C. flew a flight lesson with Steve R. instructing. Trygg P., who previously flew with… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, July 12, 2025

Hi, all: We flew 14 sorties on a hot and humid July day.  The weather is exactly what we expect in eastern Nebraska in July!  The winds were mostly from the south, so we operated… Read more: Soaring Report – Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Hi, all: We didn’t start flight operations until it was almost 1:00pm because of low clouds.  Once we started, we completed thirteen sorties, all towed no higher than 3,000′.  Later in the afternoon, there was… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, July 6, 2025

Hello, all: On Sunday, June 29th, we flew 17 sorties on a beautiful, yet still humid day of flying. The wind was blowing at about 5 knots across the runway, but it wasn’t enough to… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, June 29, 2025

Hello, all: We had a quiet day for a Saturday, with only 8 flights. The weather was warm and very humid, and the density altitude was around 3,400 feet. The first flight up was a… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, June 28, 2025

Hello, all: Today we flew 15 sorties.  We started early and finished late.  We flew a mixture of paid rides, flight lessons, and just flying for fun. Today’s flights: Bob A gave his grandson, Noah,… Read more: Soaring Report – Thursday, June 19, 2025

Hello, all: It was the day before Father’s Day, and not many club members came out to fly.  Most of the dad’s must have been getting yard work done today to free up their Sunday!… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, June 14, 2025

Hi All, We started later than normal today, as we were waiting for the sky to clear.  As a result, we didn’t end the day until 6:35PM, but that’s okay as sunset wasn’t until 8:55PM. The… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, June 7, 2025

Hello, all: It’s the first of June, and there were some strong thermals today!  We had three flights that were close to 90 minutes long, and two others that were over 30 minutes each.  Today’s… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, June 1, 2025

We flew 16 sorties on Saturday, May 31st. We started launching gliders a little after 10:00AM and ended the day at 5:30PM. Winds were blowing gently from the northeast, so we figured the predicted thermals… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, May 31, 2025

Hello, all: It was a good day for soaring in eastern Nebraska!  Thermals were accurately predicted by the soaring weather services.  The cumulus clouds were popping, and there was lift under each of those clouds. … Read more: Soaring Report – Thursday, May 29, 2025

Hello, all: It was yet another quiet day for soaring, with only eight sorties flown.  All the 3,000′ tows resulted in no flights greater than 20 minutes, so it was a good day for student… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, May 24, 2025

Hello, all: Today was another day with quiet skies.  We only completed 8 sorties, all of which were no more than 20 minutes in length: Steve R. flew a 17-minute flight in the L-23.  Later… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, May 18, 2025

Hello, all: Today was a good day for student flights.  The skies were not generating any thermals, so sled rides, which are perfect for flight lessons, were the order of the day.  Today’s flights: Student… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, May 17, 2025

Hi, all: . The Omaha Soaring Club flew Tuesday, May 13th, with five gliders and six pilots completing nine flights. We don’t fly on many Tuesdays, but the soaring forecast indicated it’d be a good… Read more: Soaring Report – Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Hi, all: . We decided to fly on a Monday because the soaring forecast was so good.  The soaring wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t anywhere near as good as it had been on Saturday the… Read more: Soaring Report – Monday, May 12, 2025

Hello, all: . The day started off with clear skies, smooth air and no lift.  Winds were from the East and the forecasted high for the day was 84 degrees.  It was looking like a… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, May 10, 2025

Hello, all: It was a good Thursday to fly!  The winds were light and blowing from the northeast, and the temps were in the mid 80’s.  We looked for and found thermals to the north… Read more: Soaring Report – Thursday, May 8, 2025

Hello, all: It was another brilliant spring day in eastern Nebraska!  And, there was lift to about 5,000′ MSL, exactly what was predicted.  We had multiple flights that could have stayed aloft for at least… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, May 4, 2025

Hello, all: We’re back!  The first day of soaring operations for the 2025 soaring season was today.  For the first day of flying, we focused on our club members annual safety flights, which are used… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, May 3, 2025

Hi, all: Today may have been the final flight operations day for the 2024 soaring season. Rain, wind, and cooler temps are forecast. Plus, we’re putting all of our aircraft into non-flying status for 90… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, November 17, 2024

Hi All, We are less than six weeks from the shortest day of the year, and by mid-afternoon, the sun is already so low that you don’t dare fly without sunglasses. Still, it was a… Read more: Soaring Report – Monday, November 11, 2024

Hello, all: This morning, we flew ten CAP Cadet Glider Orientation flights.  It was a chilly morning with bright sunshine and a light 6 knot wind blowing from the southeast.  Dan P, Tom S, Bud… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, October 26, 2024

Hi, Club Members: Today was Oral Exam and Check Ride day for Jeff F and Ryan K.  DPE Tony C arrived in his Cessna 120 on Friday evening, and was at Skywerx and ready to… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, October 19, 2024

Hi all: Another chilly morning today! We’re expecting our first frost and freeze this week. And yet, there were thermals popping late this afternoon. I took Will M. along for my flight, and we were… Read more: Soaring Report – Monday, October 14th, 2024

Hi, all: A chilly start today! And, still no rain in weeks. The runway is very dusty. The badgers and ground squirrels can’t keep their holes open, because their dirt tunnels just collapse on them.… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, October 12, 2024

Hello, all: It was yet another nice, early fall day. We decided it was far nicer to be at the airport vs. at home doing fall yardwork. There’ll be plenty of time for yardwork! There… Read more: Soaring Report – Friday, October 11, 2024

Hi, all: The fuel pumps at Skywerx are still not functioning. So, we only had enough fuel for four tows. We checked into buying fuel at the North Omaha Airport, and we can’t. We talked… Read more: Soaring Report – October 6, 2024

Hello, all: What a nice day to fly unpowered aircraft in Nebraska! It was a fun day, even though we didn’t fly many sorties. Today’s flights: – Beth C. flew two flight lessons with Eric… Read more: Soaring Report – Friday, October 4, 2024

Hi, all: Another nice, but warm, day with eleven sorties flown. The local farmers are busy harvesting their bean and corn crops. Once the crops are harvested, the mostly bare ground will be heated by… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, September 29, 2024

Hi, all: We flew eleven sorties today: – Jose C. flew two flight lessons with Steve R. instructing. – Sean S. flew two sorties in his Jonkers JS-3, launching once via an aerotow and a… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, October 26, 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.… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, September 22, 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,… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, September 21, 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… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, September 15, 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. … Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, September 9, 2024

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Hi, all: Today was Labor Day, and we felt it’d be best to celebrate it while we ‘labored’ at the airport.  We ‘labored’ our way through thirteen flights today: Steve R. took Matt L. up… Read more: Soaring Report – Monday, September 2, 2024

Hi, all: It was a quiet day today, with only nine flights.  This may have been due to the Cornhusker football team winning their season opener for the first time in five years.  People probably… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, September 1, 2024

Hi, all: It was a very nice day today!  Professional writing coaches will tell you that including ‘very’ in a sentence is unnecessary, but on a day like today, it is necessary!  Why?  Because it… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 31, 2024

Hi, all: Today we flew a total of twenty-two flights: 1 – 7)       The first seven flights were CAP Cadet – Glider Orientation flights.  Dan P. and Steve R. flew the CAP flights.… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 17, 2024

Hi All, What a nice day to be out flying.  We flew five CAP Cadet Glider Orientation flights in the morning.  Two of the cadets were from the Iowa CAP Wing, and one was from… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 10, 2024

Hi All, Today we flew seven flights.  The weather is unseasonably cool, but you won’t hear anyone complaining!  Oh, so nice out!  Jim D. wanted some rear seat time and to log more flight hours,… Read more: Soaring Report – Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Hi All, Today we flew a total of twenty flights.  First, we flew ten CAP Cadet Glider Orientation flights, and then we flew ten club flights.  The morning was pleasant, but it got hot around… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hi All, Today we started with ten CAP Cadet Glider Orientation flights.  These flights were followed by nine club flights: 1) Mike M flew two pattern flights with Steve, and one flight to 3,000′. 2)… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, July 27, 2024

Hello, all: SkySight forecast that there’d be solid lift today.  It was a lie!  First off, there’s a lot of smoke in the upper atmosphere from the ongoing Canadian wildfires.  We never have good soaring… Read more: Soaring Report – Thursday, July 25, 2024

Hello, all: We are in the summer doldrums!  It’s hot.  It’s humid.  There’s hardly any wind.  There isn’t much lift.  Even the turkey vultures aren’t soaring more than a few hundred feet above the ground. … Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, July 21, 2024

Hello, all: The weather on Wednesday was so nice!  Light winds, a high temperature in the mid-80’s, and very tolerable humidity levels.  It was so different from last weekend when we wisely chose not to… Read more: Soaring Report – Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Hello, all: The thermals didn’t materialize as was predicted by SkySight.  As predicted, there was lift to almost 5,000’, but it was a constant struggle to find and stay in the small thermals we found. … Read more: Soaring Report – Monday, July 8, 2024

Hello, all: We expected a short day today, but we ended up with a total of eighteen sorties.  Since it was a nice day with cooler temps, low humidity, and light winds, multiple club members… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, July 7, 2024

Hello, all: There’s not much to report today.  We started flight operations at 9am with nine Civil Air Patrol – Cadet Glider Orientation flights.  There were five Cadets signed up, and all five flew at… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, July 6, 2024

Hello, all: It was a beautiful early summer day in Nebraska.  The winds were light, the skies were mostly clear, the humidity was low, and the high temperature was 77 degrees.  If there had been… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, June 30, 2024

Hello, all: . Today we flew a total of 17 sorties.  We planned to start at 0900 with Civil Air Patrol – Cadet Orientation sorties.  However, those were delayed until a little after 1000, due to… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, June 29, 2024

Hi, All: On a hot and humid June afternoon, beneath a clear blue sky, we flew nineteen sorties.  We also have two new members, Mike M. and Josh J.  Welcome to the Omaha Soaring Club,… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, June 23, 2024

Hi All, A busier day today with twelve sorties flown. We started off with three paid rides, flown by Steve R.  The paid rides were followed by Ryan K flying a lesson with Steve R,… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, June 22, 2024

Hi All, It was another quiet weekday with only seven sorties flown: Steve R took Ryan M up for a flight lesson.  Ryan has begun practicing the maneuvers required for his Private Pilot – Glider… Read more: Soaring Report – Friday, June 21, 2024

Hi All, A quiet weekday of flying, with only six sorties flown. John H. flew his Annual Safety Flight (ASF) with Steve R riding shotgun. John followed that up with a twenty-six minute flight in… Read more: Soaring Report – Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Hello, all: We flew eleven sorties today: Joe C flew his Annual Safety Flight with Steve R. Bob A flew a solo flight in the L-23. Will M flew a flight lesson with Steve R.… Read more: Soaring Report – Friday, June 14, 2024

Hi All, . The day started with several members helping Jeff F assemble his glider.  Jeff returned from a week at the Hinckley Airfield in Illinois where he competed in the ‘Windy City 1-26 Regatta’. … Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, June 9, 2024

Hi All, We are back in business!  We completed thirteen sorties to kick off the new soaring season.  Bob A. flew his Annual Safety Flight (ASF) with Steve R., and followed that up with the… Read more: Soaring Report – Friday, June 7, 2024

Hi All, Wow, what a great day with 32 sorties and a new student solo. Bob A. started the day before the CAP Cadet Orientation flights started. Then we flew six CAP flights. After CAP,… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, November 18, 2023

Hi All, A real nice day, we will take these all winter. We flew nineteen sorties. I started it off with an L23 flight, followed by Jim D. for a solo flight. Steve R. and… Read more: Soaring report – Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Hi, all: As it has turned out, we aren’t done flying in 2023. The Pawnee wing struts passed inspection as required for the current FAA Airworthiness Directive, so they’re good for another two years. Since… Read more: Soaring Report – November 12, 2023

Hi All, Today we flew twenty-two sorties, with two gliders up together a number of times. Ryan K. went up first with Steve R. along, and then Ryan flew a solo flight. Then Steve and… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, October 22, 2023

Hi All, It was another beautiful fall day! We started early this morning with ten CAP Cadet Orientation sorties. These were followed by fourteen club sorties. Club sorties started with Jim Cl. who completed his… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, October 21, 2023

Hi All, A beautiful October day to fly! The skies were cloud free, the visibility was fantastic, the winds were well within our limits, and the temperature was in the upper 70’s. To top it… Read more: Soaring Report – Friday, October 20, 2023

Hi All, We only completed four sorties today before the winds shut us down. Lexy H. was up first for a solo flight. Next, Jeff took a friend of his for a flight. Matt and… Read more: Soaring Report – October, 8, 2023

Hi, all: Today we flew four CAP Cadet Orientation flights and twenty-four club flights. It was sunny all day, but quite chilly when we started flight operations at 10:00AM. It eventually warmed up into the… Read more: Soaring Report – October 7, 2023

Soaring Report – Sunday, October 1, 2023 Hi, all: A pretty windy day, and hot for October 1st, but there was good lift to at least 6,000′. Today’s first flight was Steve R. taking Teodoro… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, October 1, 2023

Hi All, What a pleasant day to be out flying. The visibility improved and there was some decent lift. The temperatures were mild, and so were the winds. A gorgeous late summer day, but there… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, September 17, 2023

Hi All, After a day of booming thermals on Tuesday and a day of good thermals on Wednesday, we literally ‘returned to earth’ today. Most of today’s flights ‘returned to earth’ in less than 30… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, September 16, 2023

Hello: Today we flew eleven sorties. The humidity was low, and the high temp for the day was approximately 80 degrees. The wind was variable and mostly a crosswind blowing at 8 knots from the… Read more: Soaring Report – Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Hi, Club Members: Wow, what a day! We only flew eight flights today, but what we lacked in the quantity of flights was more than made up by the quality of flights! Everyone who flew… Read more: Soaring Report – Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Hi All, . We flew twelve flights today before ending just as a light rain started. Mark B. was up first for two flights with Steve R. Then Lexy H. flew once with Steve. Next,… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, September 10, 2023

Hi All, . Today was a fairly quiet day, perhaps because Nebraska was playing football. We flew six CAP flights to start the day, and then nine club flights after noon. Bob A. and I… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, September 9, 2023

Hi All, . What a beautiful day to be outside flying! We completed thirty-two flights today. Steve R, Frank M, and Matt R started at 9:00AM so Matt could get in ten quick pattern tow… Read more: Soaring Report – August 27, 2023

Hi All, . With a break in the oppressive heat and sauna-like humidity, we’ve returned to flight operations! Today, we flew 4 CAP flights and 16 club flights. After the CAP flights, Matt R. started… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 26, 2023

Hello, all: . It was a nice afternoon for soaring. It was warm and it was a bit humid, but it wasn’t bad for August. Tows were very smooth, which means that thermal activity was… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 12, 2023

Hi All, . Today we started our flight operations with six Civil Air Patrol – Cadet Glider Orientation flights. Those flights were followed by eleven club flights. . The CAP flights started later than normal… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, August 5, 2023

Hello, all: . We had 8 flights today, missing the 9th because of weather moving in. I went first, giving my brother a ride. Then Dave L. did a solo flight for the longest at… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, July 30, 2023

Hi All, . Today was a big day!  Congratulations to Matt R. on earning his Private Glider rating and to Jim D. on earning his Commercial Glider rating.  Great job guys, and congrats to CFI-G… Read more: Soaring Report – Sunday, July 23, 2023

Hi All, . We flew twenty-four flights today.  The first ten flights were CAP Cadet Orientation flights.  Then, Matt R. and Jim D. flew a total of five flights with Steve, doing final practice flights… Read more: Soaring Report – Saturday, July 22, 2023

Hi All, A real nice day today with some lift too.  July is normally hot and humid, but we’ve had some really nice days recently.  We flew sixteen flights today.  Matt R. started it off… Read more: Soaring Report – Thursday, July 20, 2023