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Thank you for all your hard work—–Original Message—–
From: Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com>
To: Arthurttu@aol.com
Sent: Thu, Mar 4, 2021 8:44 am
Subject: [Sky Soaring] General Discussion, Reply To: SSI Website down for MX Monday TuesdayAre we having our monthly membership meeting on Saturday?
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From: Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com>
To: Arthurttu@aol.com
Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2021 8:05 pm
Subject: [Sky Soaring] New topic: General Discussion, Chicagoland Glider Council Seminar Feb 27th“There should be a whole separate discussion around how we safely operate the winch if we proceed in that direction.”????
We have been safely operating the winch.What makes you think otherwise??—–Original Message—–
From: Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com>
To: Arthurttu@aol.com
Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2021 12:36 pm
Subject: [Sky Soaring] General Discussion, Reply To: Winch surveyThis needs to be discussed at our membership meeting on Saturday.—–Original Message—–
From: Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com>
To: Arthurttu@aol.com
Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2021 2:38 pm
Subject: [Sky Soaring] General Discussion, Reply To: Constitutional issuesWe intend to have a safer operation this year than any other year. This needs to be our goal every year. Statistics show that winching is safer than towing. Had Karl used a winch to lauch his glider, he would have been hundres of feet in the air before his incident.
Our private ship owners have not used the winch. I hope to this summer. However, our students have used it extensively two years ago. Last year was a fluke. Students who use the winch for pattern tow do many more landings before they solo than a student who only uses a tow plane. This makes the student a safer pilot.
If we were desperate I’d understand why the board would consider selling the winch or a glider, but our club is not short of cash. We have plenty coming in from dues and fight fees. Our debt is approaching an all time low – winch is paid off, the mower and field not will be paid off this year. The money which went to those items can be re-directed into the engine fund withoug sacraficing safety, nor selling the winch or a glider.
We need to figure out how to better use the winch, not sell it. I’m willing to be the “Winch Cooridnator” ins 2021.
Art
Under the car there are generally four lines. Two fuel lines and two gas lines. These lines are never available from a dealer, or parts store. I have installed dozens of them, and we make them from bulk tubing. This is a simple job when the are is on a lift, but much more difficult if you have to work from a creeper.The brake lines and fuel lines use the same material. The parts are cheap, and they don’t take long to replace. I’ve suggested that we bring the car to a mechanic and have them do the repairs. I estimate the repair at $200 to $250.Otherwise this car is working well.I hope that this car is brought to a local mechanic for an estimate BEFORE we decide to discard it and buy anther vehicle whose condition is unknown.ArtPS: I would do it for the club at my shop, but the cost of towing the car to Chicago and back would exceed the price of having the car repaired locally.—–Original Message—–
From: Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com>
To: Arthurttu@aol.com
Sent: Fri, Dec 4, 2020 12:11 pm
Subject: [Sky Soaring] General Discussion, Reply To: Mule repairI don’t remember, but it should use a 3/16 fuel/brake line.—–Original Message—–
From: Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com>
To: Arthurttu@aol.com
Sent: Wed, Dec 2, 2020 11:01 am
Subject: [Sky Soaring] Reply To: Mule repairI will also be out today. I have booked the Krosno for on hour because I need a flight review. I hope an instructor and tow pilot can come out today.
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Sent: Sat, Sep 12, 2020 12:43 pm
Subject: [Sky Soaring] Reply To: Weekend flying Sept. 11-14
Tomorrow may be cold but I’d like to do some winches. Does anyone else want to join me?
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Students… Today should be an excellent day for training. Please come out and joins us.I’ll be there around 11 to fly, run the winch, whatever is necessary.ArtPS I’ll be there around 11.
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From: Sky Soaring <webmaster@skysoaring.com>
To: Arthurttu