Monday flying report 8/7/17
It turned out to be a great day for setting up the Sagitta. Got to the field about 10:15 and started setting out the sport winch. Started doing some hand tosses to dial in the basic elevator trim when Bill … Continued
Saturday flying report 8/5/17
Well, it was an overcast day and we had Ed flying his Electric and Perfection, Bob W flying his Xplorer, Bob G flying his Perfect, Jeff flying his Oly II and mini Radian, and myself the Shadow. Everyone had a … Continued
Friday flying report 8/4/17
Robert conquers the wind! Well, a fantastically beautiful day at the old sod farm, and our small but enthusiastic crew took full advantage: Robert, John, Rich, Larry, Bob W., and Jan, plus me, were all there at one time or … Continued
Ed Rau wins Unlimited in July TD Contest!!! – 7/8/17
Hi Fliers, The final results and blow by blow carnage numbers for the July Unl/RES contest are attached. As usual, the final results are not quite as fun to read as the round by round. Congratulations to Fast Eddie for … Continued
July HL Contest Results – 7/1/17
Hi Flyers: Another great HL contest. It was me, Fr. Wayne and Dancing Bill. The weather was beautiful. Warm but enough wind to make it comfortable. The sod farm is in primo condition. All grass and lots of lift. We … Continued
Sunday flying report – June 25, 2017
It was a beautiful and comfortable day to fly yesterday. We had John, Bob W, Rich, Tony, and myself out yesterday at the field. John brought his launch trailer equipped with a winch and retriever setup that works really … Continued
JR Aerotow June 17, 2017
Ed White, Brian Molloy, Pete George and I were at the Horizon Hobby Aerotow in Monticello Illinois today, June 17. The thermals were up there, the wind was brisk and we all had a good time. Pete and Ed have … Continued
Flying report June 8, 2017
The fantastic weather brought only 5 flyers out: Bob Gill, Jeff Melly, and I were there to fly off a hi-start, and Art and (I think) Ed were there flying electrics. We set up at the back road, and they … Continued
2017 Adam Quennoz Memorial Gateway Soaring Open
Mike Johnson – 2017 GSO Overall Winner! GSO Saturday 6/3/17 Had a great day today. Light (to sometimes non-existent) breezes from SE. Lots of times made by the leaders. Lots of reasons why not by the stragglers. An exceptional time … Continued
