Weekend Report June 16 - 17

It was a pretty quiet week in Post Mills, my home town...

1. FLYING
We had a decent weekend of flying, not great. We had 11 flights on Saturday, with Tony sharpening his skills in preparation for his flight test and Tom beginning his transition to the Blanik. A few people showed up and didn't fly. I'm not sure if this was due to the weather or to missed opportunities. Members (especially students) are reminded that we could be starting much earlier. It is easy to get three lessons in a day if you show up early. On Sunday, we flew as much as weather would allow, which was just 4 flights. Sonny had a nice flight in the second-most-beautiful 1-23 in Post Mills.

2. COOKOUT
The cookout featured a motorglider in the backyard undergoing repairs, good food, and rain. Gregg gets credit for buying the beer. Somebody else's turn next time.

3. MAINTENANCE
The 1-23 ailerons are sealed and the electrical system is installed (see #4, below). Radio and oxygen are next. Also, it could use some sound baffling/blocking in the rear fuselage. The Blanik has been waxed and it now sports some high-tech wingtip skids. Thanks to Tom and Pete for volunteering beyond the call of duty.

4. IMPORTANT
The club uses only one battery type and one battery connector. All gliders, present and future, use the standard battery. All privately owned gliders use the club standard battery, with one exception. Paul Natkiel's LS-4 uses a different battery (long and skinny). Do not attempt to use Paul's battery in any club glider! Let's all put pressure on Paul to convert his batteries to the club standard connector.

5. INSPECTIONS
Several gliders will undergo their annual inspections on Saturday, June 23. This will take most of the day, and we are looking for volunteers to help lift wings, move trailers, etc. Show up early, please.

6. GLIDERS TO FRANCONIA
Volunteers are needed to fly, tow, or drag gliders to Franconia. for the so-called 4th of July weekend. Soaring of club gliders from here to there is encouraged. Cubs and Champs are available for pilot retrieves. Contact Andy or me about this if you are interested.