• Soaring Report – Wednesday, June 2, 2021

    Hi, everyone:   Wow, what a day!  We completed 15 flights on a day with amazing lift!  The longest flight of the day was Jay B. (pictured in his Russia), for 5 hours and 17 minutes, earning a Silver Badge!  Congratulations Jay!   We launched Jay first, who went to Fremont and back three…

  • Soaring Report – Saturday, May 29, 2021

    Hi, All,   We flew ten flights today.  First up was Kubra H. with Whit B. for a lesson.  Then, John H. flew two in a row with Whit.  We gave Whit a break and launched Jeff in his 1-26, followed by Jay B. in his Russia.  Jeff was launched a second time, and…

  • Soaring Report – Saturday, May 11, 2021

    Hi, All:   Saturday turned out to be a mostly sunny day with very light winds.  We successfully completed eight flights.  First up was Bob C. who flew a solo flight in the L-23, to refamiliarize himself with that glider.  Bob followed that up with two flights with student pilot John H.  We launched…

  • Soaring Report – Friday, May 7, 2021

    Hi, All:   We flew 8 flights this afternoon, and signed up a new member, Kubra H.  Welcome, Kubra!  The first flight today was Bob D., giving a ride to his granddaughter.  Next up was Steve R., who gave a ride to the young man who mows the runway and operations area for us. …

  • Soaring Report – Thursday, May 6, 2021

    Hi, All:   A pretty busy day for Thursday flight operations!  First up was Lexy H., and then a friend of Lexy’s took a ride.  Steve R. took up a friend of his, who may be interested in joining the Club.  We launched Jim C. in the L-33, and then Bob C. in his…

  • Newsletter – April, 2021

    Hello, all: One of the critical items on the pre-takeoff checklist is the ‘emergency plan’.  Whether an OSCI member is flying solo or is flying with someone else, a review of the ‘emergency plan’ is completed before the tow begins.  The plan is a review of what to do if there is a problem…

  • Board of Directors Meeting – Summary/Meeting Minutes – April 24, 2021

    The Omaha Soaring Club Board of Directors met on Saturday, April 24, in the SkyWerx conference room. It was determined that a majority of votes cast by members were in favor of the proposed 2021 Board of Directors: President – Jay B. Vice-President – Bob A. Secretary – David L. Treasurer – Jeff F.…

  • Soaring Report – Sunday, April 18, 2021

    Hello, All:   It was another busy day, with 12 flights completed.  Jim C. was up first with Bob C. for his Safety Flight.  Jim didn’t stay long; he had to rush off to wash his pickup (joke).  Next up was Bob C. instructing Lexy H. for another lesson.  Then, Kubra flew her second…

  • Soaring Report – Sunday, April 11, 2021

    Hello, All: A beautiful day to be out!  This was the busiest flying day that I can recall since July of 2014, with 19 flights completed.  The first flight of the day was John H. (with Steve R. instructing), for his first FAST flight, followed by long-time OSCI member Whit B. flying his annual…

  • Soaring Report – Saturday, April 3, 2021

    Hello, all: It was a beautiful day to fly, and it was a busy day, too, with 15 flights completed.  The first two flights were Lexi H, with Steve R. instructing.  Jay B. was launched in his Russia between Lexi’s two flights.  Steve gave a ride to a friend of his, and then Bob…