Flying weekend of August 28, 29, 30

[Rich Walenda]

Hello:

I am interested in getting some more practice time for my sport pilot glider add-on rating.  I did not see any reservations on Book Our Plane and this week appeared very quiet due to the high heat.  Is anyone planning on participating in any type of flying operation this weekend?  If so, I am interested in being there as long as the weather is decent.

The temperatures are forecast as Friday 92*F with wind at 5 mph, Saturday 78*F with winds 10-15 mph – gusting to 20 mph, and Sunday 77*F.

Regards,

Rich

[Don Grillo]

Rich, forecast winds for Saturday are showing out of the north 10-15 with gusts to 20kts so, xwind is a factor.  Recommend early morning flights when the wind will be less before the afternoon gusts pick up.  Sunday is looking better as winds will be lighter out of the ESE.  As always, check the metars and TAFS prior to flying as weather can change.  I like reading the Aviation Forecast Discussion
to get an idea of what weather we can expect in the near future.

I’ll be out on Saturday working on some projects.
Don

[Rich Walenda]

Hello Don:

Thanks for the reply.  I have reserved Stars and Stripes for a morning flight.  Mike Vaughn will also be out around Saturday 9 am.  If we can get in some tows for dual and solo it would be great.  A morning start due to low winds is what we are planning on.  Also, thanks for the Aviation Forecast Discussion tip – I like the “ground school” email exchanges some of the members have going on – they are educational and helpful.

Regards,

Rich

[Nicholas Legenza]

Are any cfis going to be out tomorrow because I would like to take a couple of lessons

[Don Grillo]

Nick, their should be some instructors out on Sunday.  Check the metars and TAFs as mentioned in the above message before coming out.  Be sure to bring your logbook. Some members should be out there by 10am getting things ready.
Don

[Rich Walenda]

Thanks for a decent day.

Today was a low key day at Sky Soaring.  I was able to get in two flights with CFI Mike Vaughn – my sport pilot airplane to glider pilot add on is moving along nicely.  Thanks to Don and Larry for towing.  Two other flights were made by Fred.  The wind was a bit gusty but it was good training on how to deal with that.  On a side note, Fred holds the record of shortest landing today!

I also accidentally found a hornet’s nest in the shelter on the far end of the field.  They were a bit more aggressive than the hornets that I am used to.  After 2 stings I  retreated away from the shelter.  Later, I was provided with a can of wasp spray and went out for revenge.  Most, if not all of the hornets appeared to succumb to their injuries.  Use caution when out there.

Thanks to Don and Tim for wing running and for everyone else who was out at the field working on something.

Some discussion regarding the glider PTS standards and other flight rules were held.  A bit of ground training for the group that braved the heat and wind.  Sometimes some good learning happens in these adhoc sessions.  In summary, not a bad summer day at Sky Soaring.

Regards,

Rich

 

 

[Anonymous]

Is there a trophy?

Fred
“Fred+Angi In The Morning”
KISS FM/WKSC/Chicago
Sent from my iPad



[Rich Walenda]

Perhaps there can be a trophy.  There is still some time in the season so lets see what other categories we can come up with.

[Anonymous]

How’s the financial health of the club these days? I hope it’s OK

[Steven Snyder]

It’s actually very good. There has been much flying going on.

 

Steve

 

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