Uwe Prigge (on the right) passed his Certified Flight Instructor - Glider check ride today with DPE Gregg Squires! Please join me in congratulating Uwe.
Alice soloed in the Blanik
Alice Barnett soloed last weekend in the Blanik, with Stefan Murry observing. Way to go Alice!
What is Carl up to under the wing? That can't be a bucket of water, could it?
New Private Pilot
Jason Bridger successfully completed his check ride with Gregg Squires and received his Private Pilot license - Glider - on June 10. Congratulations, Jason!
DPE, Gregg Squires (L), and Jason Bridger (R) after Jason's successful check ride.
Timelapse of clouds
On April 15th, I made a time-lapse video of the clouds. These clouds are the result of rising air. We use this rising air to gain altitude in our gliders and stay aloft for hours.
-Todd
5 hour Silver Duration
Excited to report that I got my 5 hour Silver Duration flight last Sunday in the Ka-6!
-Todd
Spring flight of the JS1
Here is a photo of Steve landing in David's beautiful JS1 on Saturday. Steve went around and past College Station on his flight. There were great soaring conditions here just outside Houston this weekend.
12 intro flights last Saturday!
We had a great Saturday last weekend with 12 introductory flights and two new members getting instruction. All the people that took the introductory flights had a blast! Come on out (when it's not raining <sad face>) and experience one of Houston's best-kept secrets!