Erik (424k): OLC Flight information – Erik Nelson (US) – 22.05.2024 (onlinecontest.org)
Andy (477k): OLC Flight information – Andy Kozak (US) – 26.05.2024 (onlinecontest.org)
Lee (322k): OLC Flight information – Charles Lee Blair (US) – 03.06.2024 (onlinecontest.org)
Or all 2024 OLC flights logged for KVSF for 2024: Flightbook – Hartness State (Spri (US) -2024 (onlinecontest.org)
Region 1 Club Standings: Statistic: Club OLC 2024 – USA (onlinecontest.org)
We had a great cookout yesterday, after all the flying was done for the day. About 20 people attended, and a good time was had by all. Alasdair volunteered and organized a feast of grilled chicken, burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and Italian sausages. Several people bought salads or desserts.
Thanks to Alasdair for spearheading the event, and to all that attended for making it a success. The next afternoon cookout is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, but there is a lot of flying to be done between now and then.
Hope to see you out there.
A cookout is planned for Saturday 25th (rain date Sunday) during the long holiday flying weekend. Everyone should receive an invite/RSVP via Survey Pro. Please check your email and sign-up to help us plan for headcount. Thanks!
Thanks to all that came out to help this morning. All club gliders are now assembled and ready to go. Great team effort.
Rain moved in early afternoon so no check rides yet, but ready to go as soon as it cooperates.
The safety meeting today was a success. We had 28 attend in person and another 16 online. We had a couple new members attend, and at least two joined after the meeting!
The weather did not allow us to assemble any gliders today, so our plan is to assemble tomorrow. Hopefully, we may be able to accomplish a couple currency flights before any weather gets to KVSF later in the day.
Hope to see you out there.
Due to the predicted inclement weather with anywhere from 0-36″ of snow in the forecast throughout central Vermont, the Safety Meeting has been out one week to Saturday 13th.
Cofee & Donuts @ 9:15am, meeting commences 10am.
The annual safety meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 6. In order to allow as many people as possible to get to the meeting, coffee and donuts start at 9:15 and the meeting will begin at 10:00. Weather permitting, we will hold it at the KVSF terminal building. It will also be available on freeconferencecall.com for those unable to attend in person. The link will be sent out next week. After the meeting, we hope to assemble gliders.
We will evaluate the weather forecast on Wednesday, April 3 and make a decision on how much of the meeting will be in person and when we will assemble the gliders.
Hope to see you there!
This years ACE Academy (camp) will take place the week of Monday July 29th through Friday August 2nd.
A few organizational details to firm, but we expect to open up the application process within the next two weeks (we are updating the online applications process now).
NESA volunteers – please mark your calendars. More to follow soon.
The annual safety meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from 9 am until noon, in the Springfield airport terminal building and online. We will send out an invitation with a link. The plan is to have lunch and then assemble a couple club gliders after the meeting. If the weather cooperates, we will begin conducting currency flights.
Greeting, NESA folks!
The annual meeting was this past Sunday, January 21, at the Crown Point Pub in Springfield. Almost 50 club members and guests attended, enjoying a social hour, buffet dinner, and member meeting. The meeting minutes will be posted to the club website after they are approved at the next board meeting.
Jim gave the President’s report, noting that the club welcomed seven new members in 2023, and thanked the twelve club members that either towed, instructed, or both. Jerry Smith presented the Treasurer’s report on a very successful year. A brief slideshow on the 2023 year in review was followed by the annual awards presentation. Winners were:
Uplift Award: Ava Saemann (presented by last year’s winner, Jim Malecha)
Cross-Country Award: Pieter Schwarzenbach (presented by Bob Morehardt)
First Solo Award: Ava Saemann
President’s Award: Jerry Smith
The club members present constituted a quorum, and voted in favor of the ballot of club officers and directors:
President: Jim Malecha
Vice President: Larry Perry
Secretary: Andy Kozak
Treasurer: Jerry Smith
Directors: Bill Batesole and Dave Carton (Steve Hurd and John Watkins begin their second year of a two-year term)
The attendees voted on monthly member meetings. They will be on the last Saturday of each month, April thru October. The meetings will be at 10 am, except for May and August, which will be a 4 pm picnic, provided volunteers organize those two events. Keep an eye on this space and your email for details as those dates approach.
Fundraising was discussed. T-shirts are available in yellow, orange or gray (sizes S thru XL) and polo shirts may be available, if there is adequate interest. Club members, watch your email for details.
The other club officers and I are looking forward to the upcoming season.
Thanks, and hope to see you out there!
JiM