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Monday, April 19th, 2021 at 11:01 am #10353Steven SnyderParticipant
Early warning alert! Next flyday should be Thursday with good weather through the weekend.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at 5:02 pm #10365Steven SnyderParticipant
This week’s schedule: Thursday looks like a soaring day. Friday and Saturday good for training. Sunday too early but promising. I am available. If you want to fly schedule a glider for the time you prefer but be flexible. If there is little or no response I will be inviting some friends out for flights.
Also, help needed Thursday at Noon to load the 2-33 wings onto the trailer.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 11:06 am #10370Steven SnyderParticipant
Repeat!
Did anyone receives this email? I have seen no reply’s. I can’t find it in my inbox.
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at 7:24 pm #10378Rich WalendaParticipant
Hello:
If my new schedule allows I would like to fly Sunday. I am now occupied looking at the trees budding, flowers blooming, and plywood sprouting up on the stores.
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Friday, April 23rd, 2021 at 6:31 pm #10386Steven SnyderParticipant
In case you were wondering. Thursday we had 11 flights including 3 long ones from Greg, Geoff and John D. Top of the lift between 7 and 9k.
Friday, 6 flights. Day started out nice, good lift to 7k as forecast then cloudy and cooler. Good to see John W and Gavin back at the field.
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Thursday, April 29th, 2021 at 5:22 pm #10424Steven SnyderParticipant
Friday 30 April looks like a good day. Windy in the morning makes a good time for some grounds keeping. Afternoon is for flying. Sign ip now!
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 at 6:14 am #10425Steven SnyderParticipant
Second notice!
Friday 30 April looks like a good day. Windy in the morning makes a good time for some grounds keeping. Afternoon is for flying. Sign ip now!
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Friday, April 30th, 2021 at 9:03 pm #10431Steven SnyderParticipant
Well, once again the weather guessers got it right. Friday the winds died down by 2:00 PM so Petr and I both took solo flights. Top of the lift somewhere above 6,500 ft.
In the meantime the field is mowed and ready for the weekend. Saturday will be very windy but Sunday looks promising.
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 7:16 am #10460Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday is still looking like a good day to fly. Reserve a glider or at least reply that you’re coming out.
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 10:09 am #10462Greg TomczykParticipant
Greg t will be out on Wednesday 5/5
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 11:39 am #10463John LincolnParticipant
I plan to come out.
John L
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 7:04 am #10464Don GrilloKeymaster
Today should prove to be a decent soaring day. A high temp of 61, mostly blue skies with a chance of some fair weather cumulus clouds this afternoon. Light winds out of the NW. lift is predicted to be between 5-6000 ft
Several private ship owners will assemble and possibly attempt a x-country task.
John Scott to provide the tows.
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 9:57 pm #10465Steven SnyderParticipant
Well, that was fun! Total of 15 flights today. 5 long flights, 2 @2.5 hrs, 2 more over 3 and 3.5 hrs and guess who… at 4.5 hrs. so much flying we drained the fuel tank. Good thing a delivery is scheduled for tomorrow. Big thanks to John Scott for towing all day.
Next likely day is Friday.
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Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at 7:41 am #10470Don GrilloKeymaster
Springtime usually brings the best soaring weather. The ground is heating after the long cold winter and releasing lots of warmth which turns into strong thermal activity, which we experienced on Wednesday. As mentioned by Steve we had a number of members make some long and high flights.
Three members, Don, John D. and Geoff, in their personal gliders made a nice long x-country trip, first going southwest to Rochelle then north to Beloit, WI and finally back to Sky Soaring. Over 180+ kilometers with average speeds of over 70km per hour. Although, the longest and furthest x-county flight was from our friend at Chicago Glider Club, Herb Killian, with an impressive 420+ kilometer flight.
Friday, May 7, is looking like another decent soaring day. We’ll need a towpilot if one is available.
Please remember to use bookourplane.com to reserve your time slot and glider.Regards,
Don
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Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at 6:40 pm #10473Steven SnyderParticipant
Friday looks to be windy again. If we can get a tow pilot in the morning we should get it some flights before it exceeds maximums.
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Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at 7:18 pm #10474Mark MallamoParticipant
Per discussion with Steve, I will be on hand at 9am (Friday) to tow. Need a reliever by 11:15 if folks plan to fly after that.
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Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at 8:47 pm #10478Steven SnyderParticipant
Looking ahead to next week Tuesday and Wednesday are looking like good flying days. Stay tuned.
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 at 8:01 am #10479Don GrilloKeymaster
Steve is correct in that Tuesday, Wed and Thursday look good.
This week may bring some of the best soaring weather we will see all season. Take a look at Dr. Jacks UniViewer , select NC (North Central) then click on Current Day, +1 or +2 then click through the different Parameters. You can also look at the NAM (84 hour forecast) or the RAP (12 hour forecast) here. Read the descriptions for an explanation of each graph to know what you are looking at. If you’ve never used Dr. Jacks soaring forecasts you will have to register on the site first, it’s free.
Calling all towpilots and instructors. We’ll need you this week if you are available. I expect we will have a number of the private ships wanting to do x-country flights and a number of our members wanting to fly. Please use the bookourplane.com to show when you are available.
Best Regards,
Don
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Monday, May 10th, 2021 at 7:05 pm #10485Don GrilloKeymaster
Do we have a tow pilot for Tuesday & Wednesday?
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at 7:29 pm #10490Steven SnyderParticipant
This could be a long report but then you might not read it so Part 1:
Great flying for the last 3 days. Monday Larry and Tim teamed up and did 5 flights with 2 students. Tuesday there were 12 flights with John L leading the way at just under 4 hours and John De at 2.5. Nick the Rising Star flew the 1-26 for 1 hours. Thanks to Don and John S for towing. Lift was reported in excess of 7500 msl. Wednesday more of the same. 8 flights recorded, 5 over 1 hr and the longest at 2:08. Lift was strong as high as 9500 msl. Kevin, Andy and Denny were introduced to landing on 09. Thanks Don for towing.
More to follow.
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at 7:38 pm #10491Steven SnyderParticipant
Part II. So, who wants to fly Thursday and Friday? Forecasters calling for more of the same. Top of the lift Thursday 6500 ft with light winds and Friday 8000+ with light winds.
Now, to make this happen we need tow pilots both days. Some of you may know that a contingent representing Sky Soaring is going North to Albert Lea MN to fly in the Region 7 contest. This includes 2 of our tow pilots so it sure would be wonderful if there is anyone else available for this rewarding job. Best wishes to our teammates as they take on the challenge of bringing home the trophy(s).
But wait… there’s more!
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at 7:43 pm #10492Steven SnyderParticipant
Part III. Okay, so not as exciting but there is a club meeting in the hanger on Saturday morning. Just maybe, there will be a chance to get in some flights before the weather changes. After that I can return to my cave and take a break from this crazy typing.
Enough already!
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Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at 8:16 pm #10500Dennis BurkeParticipant
On Wednesday’s ops, there were other good lessons shared at the table….like how to find/identify a number of Grass Airfields about 55LL that just might be really needed by one of us.
Also, soaring theory was also played out real time in front of us. The big Temp-DP spread helped make a day! And a westward creeping convergence line proved how rough it can get for anyone flying in that airspace, ask Andy&Don.
Later Don taught that the C.L. cold air from Lake M. forced 55LL warmer air up and over….another lift generator!
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Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at 10:10 pm #10501ANDRZEJ CHICEWICZParticipant
<span class="Y2IQFc" lang="en">Dennis you mist today's soaring day the wind was almost zero thermal above 2500 ft no turbulence, you could go to 9500 ft msl. yesterday Steven.S in 1-34 was over 2 hours and 9500ft msl today I beat lorenc by 500ft. I was at 1-33a,8500ft msl lorenc was in 1-26 8000ft msl today you could fly on barn door to 9000ft</span>
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Friday, May 14th, 2021 at 7:26 am #10502Steven SnyderParticipant
Friday starts at 12:00. Not sure about winching. SkySight calling for 9k.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:45 am #10646AnonymousInactive
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Title: General Discussion, Weekday operationsContent:
Early warning alert! Next flyday should be Thursday with good weather through the weekend.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:45 am #10648Nicholas LegenzaParticipant
Is anyone planning on coming out Sunday to fly?
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:45 am #10664Nicholas LegenzaParticipant
I can be out Sunday to fly and help out.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10666Rich WalendaParticipant
Hello:If my new schedule allows I would like to fly Sunday. I am now occupied looking at the trees budding, flowers blooming, and plywood sprouting up on the stores. Regards,
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10667Steven SnyderParticipant
Weather permitting we should be there.
Steve
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Hello:
If my new schedule allows I would like to fly Sunday. I am now occupied looking at the trees budding, flowers blooming, and plywood sprouting up on the stores.
Regards,
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10677Dennis BurkeParticipantThe Skew-T app I use (on Android) predicted Thurs would have possible 11k clouds, to the start of the Temp inversion layer.So 9k was the reality!
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10688Rich WalendaParticipant
Hello:Thanks for the update. I may come out Sunday – working in Chicago tonight. Hopefully it will be a quiet night…Regards,Rich
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10691AnonymousInactive
I plan on coming out Steve.
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Wednesday is still looking like a good day to fly. Reserve a glider or at least reply that you’re coming out.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10692Greg TomczykParticipant
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10693AnonymousInactive
Hi SteveI will be out.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10694Nicholas LegenzaParticipant
I’ll be out around 3:50
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10695AnonymousInactive
I cannot do this Friday, due to multiple hearings.Next week, I can do MWFJW
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john_n_walker@wavelandlaw.comOn Thursday, May 6, 2021, 07:09:12 AM CDT, Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com> wrote:
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Well, that was fun! Total of 15 flights today. 5 long flights, 2 @2.5 hrs, 2 more over 3 and 3.5 hrs and guess who… at 4.5 hrs. so much flying we drained the fuel tank. Good thing a delivery is scheduled for tomorrow. Big thanks to John Scott for towing all day.
Next likely day is Friday.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10699Mike HurdParticipant
Don – In the Book Our Plane app, how does a typical member see if a tow pilot is going to be at the field?
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10705Steven SnyderParticipant
Part II (a)Friday might be a good day to get the winch out.
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Part II. So, who wants to fly Thursday and Friday? Forecasters calling for more of the same. Top of the lift Thursday 6500 ft with light winds and Friday 8000+ with light winds.
Now, to make this happen we need tow pilots both days. Some of you may know that a contingent representing Sky Soaring is going North to Albert Lea MN to fly in the Region 7 contest. This includes 2 of our tow pilots so it sure would be wonderful if there is anyone else available for this rewarding job. Best wishes to our teammates as they take on the challenge of bringing home the trophy(s).
But wait… there’s more!
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10706Steven SnyderParticipant
Thursday mowing at 10:30 towing at 2:30
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Part III. Okay, so not as exciting but there is a club meeting in the hanger on Saturday morning. Just maybe, there will be a chance to get in some flights before the weather changes. After that I can return to my cave and take a break from this crazy typing.
Enough already!
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10707John OsbornParticipant
I will be out around 12:00John O
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Friday starts at 12:00. Not sure about winching. SkySight calling for 9k.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at 8:46 am #10709Steven SnyderParticipant
Friday report. 8 flights winch launched. 7 fairly normal. One, however was different. Tim and the PW 5 got away and topped out above 10k.
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Friday starts at 12:00. Not sure about winching. SkySight calling for 9k.
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Monday, June 14th, 2021 at 5:41 pm #10717Steven SnyderParticipant
Wednesday June 16th is looking good so far. Any interest in flying?
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Monday, June 14th, 2021 at 6:07 pm #10718Nicholas LegenzaParticipant
Is there a tow pilot available Wednesday? Sounds great
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Monday, June 14th, 2021 at 6:19 pm #10719Don GrilloKeymaster
I’m not available to tow on Wednesday.
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Monday, June 14th, 2021 at 8:34 pm #10720Karl LandlParticipant
Not Aviation related at all!
I came to the field yesterday with the idea to look at my trailer and how safely it is still tied down. To my surprise I noticed that debris like cinder blocks, plywood and sod was dumped right next to my trailer’s front. The pieces of sod came from a newly created trailer tie down area next to mine to the east. Please do not use my tie down area as a dumping ground!
Karl
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Monday, June 14th, 2021 at 10:38 pm #10721Jim HopkinsParticipantKarl,I will move these items away from you trailer. I relocated my trailer and should have cleaned this up earlier.My apology,Jim Hopkins
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 at 6:19 am #10722Steven SnyderParticipant
Any tow pilots available for Wednesday?
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 at 8:03 am #10723Art SilvermanParticipantno need as John Osborn and I moved the debris last Sunday.—–Original Message—–
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 5:42 am #10725Steven SnyderParticipant
Last call for a towpilot. Have at least 5 interested in flying today.
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 8:54 am #10726John OsbornParticipant
I will be out today, so 6 interested in flying.John O
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Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at 6:07 pm #10740Steven SnyderParticipant
Early Warning! Tuesday looks like a good day to fly. Sign up now!
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Monday, June 21st, 2021 at 11:18 am #10747John LincolnParticipant
I am hoping to fly on Tuesday as well. Lift 4 knots to 6K. Surface winds 10 knots out of the west north west. Windy at top of lift 30 knots. Cumulus from 1:30 until 5 ish. Is there a tow pilot, wing runner? John Lincoln
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Monday, June 21st, 2021 at 2:25 pm #10748Steven SnyderParticipant
We have 5 or 6 pilots for Tuesday. Any tow pilot available?
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Monday, June 21st, 2021 at 4:28 pm #10749John ScottParticipant
I can be there tomorrow from 11:30 to 16:00 inclusive.
John Scott
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Monday, June 21st, 2021 at 4:33 pm #10750John ScottParticipant
I can be there tomorrow from 1130 until 1600.John Scott
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