Soaring Reports

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 with Steve. ...

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...

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...

Hi All,   We flew five flights today.  Steve R. continued in the role of DPE (Designation Flight Examiner) to prepare those club members who plan to take their flight and oral exams in early October.  Steve flew with Jake twice, Jeff once, and me once.  Jake flew solo...

Hi All,   We only flew two flights today.  After a two hour delay due to gusty crosswinds, Steve R. flew a gift certificate ride.  Then, Jaime A. and Jim C. did a flight.  Jim is working on his CFIG, so Jaime took him up for spin training and recovery.  Spins are more...

Hello, all,   We started flying today with eight CAP Cadet Orientation flights.  The flights went very well, and the Cadets appeared to have a great experience.  We followed the CAP flights with club operations, where we flew another eight flights, but with twelve...

Hi All,   We flew eight flights today.  First up was Jake K., flying with Bob C.  Then John H. flew a flight with Bob, and I flew with him, too.  Steve R. took Hanna up for a lesson, followed by Dave L. for a solo.  We launched Bob C. in his Russia then Jake and John...

Hi All,   We flew nine flights today, even though we had a later start, due to waiting for clouds to move out of the area.  Steve R. and I took the first flight, which was followed by John H. and Steve.  Steve then took Martin up for his 2 FAST Kit flights.  John did...

Members of the Omaha Soaring Club attended the annual Greater Omaha Aviation STEM Day, at the the Millard Airport this past Saturday.  This year, Bud S. displayed his motorized 'Taurus' glider.  I felt that Bud's Taurus drew more attention than the L-23 has in past...

Hi, all:   It was a little breezy today, but the wind was pretty much right down the runway.  We flew nine 9 flights.  Warren P., John H., Lexi H., Bryan T., Jacob M., Rich M., HannaH M., plus a gift certificate ride from Wisner all flew with Steve R. today.  Dave L....

Hi, all:   Flight operations started today before 9:00AM, and we didn't leave until 5:30PM.  It was a long day with twenty-seven flights!  That may be a club record!  We completed nine CAP Cadet Orientation flights, and eighteen club flights for the day.  The flights...

Hello, all: Today we flew two flights in support of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's Office, and the Civil Air Patrol FEMA coordinator. This summer, the Omaha Soaring Club has been providing orientation flights to CAP Cadets.  Each cadet is allowed to...

Hi All,   A lot of flights today, with seventeen, that's right, count'em SEVENTEEN flights.  We got an early start with Bud S. flying four flights with Steve R. instructing.  Then Warren P. did a pattern tow with Steve, and then he flew two solo flights.  Mark B. flew...

Hi All,   A great day today!  Steve R. soloed John H. and Warren P.  Congratulations to John and Warren!   First up was John for two pattern tows, and then Steve let him fly out of  the nest.  John then did a second solo flight.  Steve then took Warren up for his...

Hi All,   A short day today, but we still flew eight flights.  Steve R. started with three FAST Kit flights for James, Seth, and Jordan.  We Launched Bob A. in the L-33 between those flights. Steve and John H. then did four flights, including a simulated rope break. ...

Hi, All:   We flew 8 flights today, on what turned out to be a very nice day to be outside.  Lexy H. flew two lessons with Steve R., followed by Hanna M. with Steve.  Hanna, who is 14, is our newest and youngest club member - welcome, Hanna!  John H. and Steve did a...

Hi, all: It was an active Saturday, with twelve flights despite the low ceilings that lingered for a couple of hours.  We started with Hanna M. for her second FAST flight with Steve.  Then, John H. and Steve R. flew a couple of pattern tows, which were followed by...

Hello, all: A lot of activity for a Sunday!  We started the day by reassembling the L-33, which was recently returned from the soaring competition in Yoder, KS.  Suffice it to say that the weather in Yoder was not perfect for soaring.  The competitors did what they...

Hello, everyone: It was a busy day at BTA, with thirteen flights.  Flight operations started with Dan P. giving rides to two of the CAP Cadets fathers.  These two flights were followed by five CAP orientation flights in a row. Jeff F. took his 1-26 up between the...

Hi, All:   A lot of flights today, with 17 flights!  We started flight operations at a little after 9:00AM, with five Civil Air Patrol - Cadet Orientation flights.  Whit B. handled the towing and Dan P. handled flight instructions.  Thank you, Whit and Dan!  Normal...

Hi, All,   We flew 10 flights today.  The first two flights were John H. with Whit B. instructing.  Next was new member Jacob, doing two FAST Kit flights with Whit.  Then Kubra H. flew a lesson with Whit.  Jeff F. did three quick pattern tows with Whit for some...

Hi, All,   We flew 8 flights today on an early start.  Dan P. did a solo pattern tow with Whit B. towing.  Then, we started at 9:40AM with the first of 5 CAP (Civil Air Patrol) orientation flights.  Dan provided the instruction, with Frank M. towing.  We finished the...

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...