Volume 7 Issue 3web Mar 2001
Colorado Trip
Bob Craig
It is time to set a date and destination for the Colorado trip. So far, I have heard from 3 members and the consensus so far is to go out there the second or third week in July. But these dates are not set in stone. For those of you who are planning to go, let me know if one of these weeks will work. If not then let me know the best week in June to go. August is usually not as good for soaring. We will chose the dates that work best for the most people.
There are two possible destinations to go to - Boulder Colorado or Salida Colorado. Salida is a day and a half drive from Omaha while Boulder is just a day. Salida would be somewhere new we haven't tried with possibly easier access to the mountain soaring for a lower performance ship such as the 1-26.
We will take the 1-26 and one Blanik to Colorado. If anyone has a preference for a location, or has another destination possibility, let me know as well.
My phone number is 291-6124.
Thanks
Soaring in March...
Weather and Maintenance prevented flying this month.
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Comments from Flight Operations
Jaime Alexander
Hooray, we are ready to start flying! Let us keep in mind that this Winter has been a long lay off from flying and we need to get "up to speed" with care. Everyone will need 3 landings before carrying passengers. Is your "Biennial" Flight Review still current? We all need "Annual Safety Flights" before June. It is club policy that when possible a Club CFI will go on each pilot's initial re-currency flight(s). This is an excellent opportunity to get the Safety Flight done. Don't forget to get the CFI's signature for the Safety Flight completion.
My enthusiasm was somewhat dampened when I learned that on our first day of operations we managed to ding a wing getting the ship out of the hangar. Talk about frustrating! In last year's safety seminar we talked extensively about avoiding low arrivals, and then we went out and did a series of low arrivals including one close in out landing (CLOUT). At this year's safety seminar we did a whole section on ground handling including getting the ships out of the hangar. Then we go out and damage a ship on the start of the first day! Is there a pattern here? At the current 100% damage rate we will have something like 96 new dents by the end of the season! Please be reminded of the "Three predators of aviation", INATTENTION, COMPLACENCY, and DISTRACTION. I don't know the details of the incident yet but I'll bet one or more of the "predators" bit us. And it is such a shame because after it happens to you it just makes you feel so bad. We need to consciously increase our situational awareness while extracting ships from the hangar. Someone needs to be in charge. There has to be a plan understood by all. There has to be enough help.
See you at the field soon.
What's Happening with those Blaniks?
Mac McKain
Hello everyone:
I'm happy to report that all club aircraft are now ready to fly! My thanks to everyone that put in some time and effort making this come about.
Now we may proceed with safety in the forefront of our operations.
Missing Tool Box
The glider club tool box is missing from our hangers. It most likely got placed into a pickup or car accidentally and left the field. All members, please look around to determine if you have it or not. Also, the 1-26 log books are still missing. If you have any idea where either item is located, let one of the club officers know.
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