First solo flights, Alan B, Kent J, Wayne S, Gavin B

We have added more new members, I have been busy flying and not updating web site. If you haven't flown for awhile stop and say HI to our new members!

We have 6 new members, be sure to say HI! and welcome them to the club.

CANCELLED June 20 spot landing/stopping contest and Cookout after flying

June 20 Cookout after flying

Bring something to share and your own grill item.

Congratulations to Simon, passed his private pilot glider checkride.

We will be doing flight training April 26-30 start at noon.

Tow Plane is ready, Glider is ready. April 18

Members will be at the airport Sunday April 18 

3rd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Contest

Event Location:   Hampshire, IL

Dates:   5/29/2010 - 5/31/2010

3rd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Contest at Sky Soaring, Hampshire IL. May 29, 30, 31. Two classes- Beginner's and Advanced tasks. Great introduction to Contest flying. Contact Geoff Weck at cell 815-354-4611 or home 815-344-2920, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

March

Iowa Soaring Banquet

Jan, 2010

Club Meeting Feb 6 10am at KMUT, breakfast at 9am. We will load glider on trailer after meeting.

Potluck at Don G's Feb 13 6pm

SSA Convention Jan 28-30, 2010

We have quotes for Glider and Tow Plane repairs. We will need 5 or 6 people to load glider on trailer. 

Iowa Soaring Banquet/conference March 13. 

Steve E passed the FOI test.

Vince J passed his Civilian Helicopter CFI-I test.

Nov 6, 2009

Guy Russo passed his Private Pilot Glider checkride! 

Congratulations to Guy

We have 4 new members!!  Stop by and say HI!

Last Weekend Events

Aug 23 Great Flying Day

We had 6 gliders in the air!

From Gary Aho; I have not had such an enjoyable flight in a long time last Sunday.  Al and I shared the piloting, which is a real nice way to fly.  Gives a chance to relax and enjoy the view.  We were able to work in an altitude band from 3000 to 4000 feet above ground and spent considerable time north of the Cedar River.  Some cloud streets were present and being 10 miles from the airport was comfortable on such a day.

From Bill Leddy; On Sunday, I stayed up a little over an hour on the last flight. A blue hole formed over the airport (where else could it go?) so I followed a street off to the southeast, then jumped off to a cloud by Grandview. Could've stayed up a little longer, but in the hurry to launch I didn't get to take care of some business beforehand. Was thermalling with Mike and Terry for a little bit. Mike says he got a little video of that.