Soaring Report – Sunday, September 29, 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 sun. When the sun heats the bare ground, thermals will form. When...

Soaring Report – Saturday, October 26, 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 second time via self-launch. – Bob A. and Dave L. flew two sorties...

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)...