Larry A relaxes before the June Thermal Duration (TD) contest at the main field. Weather proved challenging as it changed from blue sky with 5-10 winds to nearly 15 mph winds to threat of storms to high clouds to perfect soaring conditions over the 4-hour contest. Four rounds were flown – a few pilots dropped out. Results click here.
Bill O. flies his glider in the Unlimited Class on Saturday May 11, 2024. He vies for 1st place in the class against fierce competition. The season is just beginning and ends in November. Nine competitors came out on Saturday and braved a dry cloudless sky and winds up to 20 mph for the May Thermal Duration Contest. Dan G./ MVSA Read More…
2024 Auction – Donations Raised Money for the Club
Robert S, MVSA President, auctions off items ranging from a women’s electric razor to a 1970’s era Sailaire glider to benefit the club on Tuesday April 2, 2024 in St.Louis, MO. Fifteen members enjoyed dollar roll sandwiches and soft drinks as they bid on items donated by fellow club members. The annual auction is a club tradition. The 150 inch wingspan Sailiare sold for $50. It was one of the most competitive gliders in the mid-1970s. Video by MVSA
Our webmaster’s plane as it came very close to club President Robert S.’s Volo glider today at the main field. There was no “physical interaction” in the air but it’s all part of learning. Although tomorrow’s ALES contest was cancelled good temperatures and a little sun brought eight members out to fly today. According to the forecast today was the last flying day until next Wednesday. – Dan G./ MVSA Webmaster
11 Celebrate 2024 New Year with Annual “Frozen Fingers” Event
Eleven brave 35F temps to fly in the annual Frozen Fingers Fun Fly at the main field on January 1, 2024. Robert S. makes his first flight in months and the field saw it’s first crash of the year. Most made their first flight of the year but the frigid temps kept the event to 90-minutes. The 2024 competition season will begin on March 2nd with a Hand Launch / DLG contest.
Bob G.
1st Unlimited 1st RES 1st 2-Meter
Wayne W.
1st ALES 1st hand Launch
Dave Q.
2nd Unlimited 3rd ALES
Rich S.
2nd RES 2nd Hand Launch 3rd 2-Meter
Bill O.
3rd Unlimited 2nd 2-Meter Longest Flight (55:05)
Brian
2nd ALES
Kevin C.
3rd Hand Launch
Dan G.
3rd RES
2024 – Longest Flights
Wayne W. 1 hr, 19 minutes, 2 seconds Bob G. 35 Minutes, 35 Seconds (2/3/24) Wayne W. 33:01 (12/23/23) Dave Q. 27:19 (11/18/23)
Club Champions – 2023 Season
Winter Flying
In our club “Maiden Flights” are a big deal. The goal is always to complete the test flights without incident and move on to learning the plane deeper. Read More —->
NOTE: AMA Members welcome to compete. Guests & Volunteers welcome. On Thermal Duration and 2-Meter Fun Fly contests we can always use volunteers to time flights and help manage the contest. All non-club members must make request to attend using our Contact Us form.
