The new windsock looks great. Thanks a lot “Team Windsock”!
Thanks Gary for the building the new pump house doors….
Unfortunately the new canopy for 1BA is too small and we need to exchange it.
Instructor Special Meeting today to discuss how to instruct to prevent "Kiting"
From left to right: Gordon, Mike, JL, Manolo, Dan, Pablo, Uwe and Jay (out of picture). The GHSA CFI Team decided on several measures to prevent kiting. Those measures will be added to our instructions.
“Kiting” is the sudden unintentionally steep climb behind the tow plane on tow that happens when the glider pilot is not paying 100% attention to maintaining the proper tow position (Tow Plane Wheels on the Horizon). Within 2-3 seconds this can lead to a very dangerous condition lifting the tow plane’s tail and forcing the towplane in a steep dive position the tow pilot is unable to recover from especially at low altitudes. Therefore glider pilots: EYES ON THE TOW PLANE AT ALL TIMES!
Landon completed his 5 hours flight today in our good old Ka6. Awesome!
Well done Landon….Reaching a 1,000-meter (3,281-foot) altitude gain and completing a 5-hour soaring flight are significant milestones that reflect skill, patience, sound decision-making, and a growing mastery of the art of soaring. These achievements represent two of the three requirements for the prestigious FAI Silver Badge, a recognized benchmark of soaring excellence throughout the world.
Congratulations to Tim Beard and August Blomquist!
Tim added his commercial glider rating to his ATP in Estralla, Arizona and August (CFI) passed our towplane qualification.
Blast from the past! 2019 Memorial Contest.... :)
I count 17 gliders…Am I right?
Rainy day? We are instructing on CONDOR :)
Gordon is showing J-L how to run the Condor Flight Simulator for our students. Environments, weather conditions, and gliders can be configured in many different ways, exposing our students to real-world scenarios on the ground.
The new tank farm hose reel was installed! Looks great!
Thanks David, Frank and Manolo installing it today. Elevating the diesel tank and installing a roof are next :)
2 New Gliders arrived at our club! YEAH!
The 1981 ASW-19b is succeeding our Grob 102. The glider is nicely equipped with a Transponder, Oudie (Flight Computer) and even an oxygen system. The dust covers and Komet Trailer will protect it when stored or traveling. Thanks Gordon & Simon purchasing and picking it up in Norfolk Virginia in a just 79 hours roundtrip adventure. The ASW-19b is a great addition to our club fleet many GHSA members will be able to enjoy.
Pablo’s and Manolo’s LAK 17a came with 15m and 18m wingtips, is in excellent shape and bringing the on-site LAK glider fleet up to Three.
The air wasn't very clear this weekend but we had some clear WINNERS at GHSA! CONGRATULATIONS Jasper, Jordan, Ferenc and Landon to your Private & Commercial Glider Pilot Certificates!
All shown with Tony Condon (DPE) after passing their check rides. Thanks also to the strong ground support this weekend making it all possible.
Love is in the air and all around our club house :)
Love bugs everywhere!