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  • Soaring Report – Saturday, October 30, 2021

    Hi All,   We did a little flying today!  We started in the morning with ten CAP flights, which were followed by fifteen club flights.  Club flights started with Jim C, who is preparing for a Check Ride to earn his CFI-G.  Jim flew three times with Steve.  Then, Dan P. gave a ride…

  • Soaring Report – Saturday, October 23, 2021

    Hi All,   We flew 9 flights today.  Nic M. started with three solo flights, to complete the required number of flights for his Commercial Glider Endorsement.  He still has his upcoming check ride with DPE Tony C. before he’ll receive his Endorsement.  When Nic was done flying, Lexy H. and Steve R. flew…

  • Soaring Report – Sunday, October 17, 2021

    Hello, all:   We completed ten flights today.  Lexy H. was first up with Steve R. for the first three flights, followed by someone who stopped by to purchase a ride for his son.  Then, Jeff F. bought two rides for an old friend and his wife.  Steve had one more flight before his…

  • Soaring Report – Saturday, October 16, 2021

    Hi, All,   Today we flew a total of eighteen flights.  We started the day with Dan P. and I taking a flight in the L-23 before the CAP Cadets arrived.  It was chilly, but an absolutely beautiful fall morning.  Once the CAP Cadets arrived, we flew ten flights with them.  After the CAP…

  • Soaring Report – Sunday, October 9, 2021

    Hi All,   An active day today with thirteen flights.  First up was Lexy H. for two flights with Steve R.  Then Nic M. flew two solo flights.  Steve R. and I did a back seat endorsement flight, and Jeff F. was launched in his 1-26. Dave L. flew a solo flight, and we…

  • Soaring Report – Saturday, October 8, 2021

    Hello, all: Please join me in congratulating OSCI’s newest private glider pilots, Tom S. and Jake K! Tom and Jake both passed their private pilot check rides today with flying colors!  Job well done guys! Let’s get some more certificated pilots finished up in the spring. Steve R. – Certified Flight Instructor – Glider…

  • Soaring Report – Sunday, October 3, 2021

    Hi All,   We flew 14 flights today.  We started with Jake K. and I doing simulated rope breaks with Steve R.  Then, Jake and I each went up with Dan P.  We launched Bob C. in his Russia and Jeff F. in his 1-26.  Next, Lexy H. and Nic M. each flew with…

  • Quarterly Membership Meeting – September 22, 2021

    Omaha Soaring Club Membership Meeting September 22, 2021; Blair Municipal Airport Jay B. provided a review of club’s goals for 2021. Bob A. is leading a review of our current by-laws. An annual review is required by the by-laws, and we have identified several areas that need attention. Dave L. is looking for a…

  • Soaring Report – Sunday, September 26, 2021

    Hi All,   There was Ground School early this morning in the Skywerx conference room, for those seeking to pass their oral exam and flight exam in early October.  After school was done for the morning, we flew six flights flights.  It was a little windy, but it provided for good cross wind experience. …

  • Soaring Report – Saturday, September 18, 2021

    Hi All,   A lot of flying was done today!  We started early this morning with 9 CAP Cadet Orientation flights.  Dan P. flew six of the CAP flights, and Whit B. flew three.  We then flew ten club flights.  Before CAP, Steve R. and Dan flew a CAP qualifying flight for Steve.  When…