HIGHLIGHTS:
 

1. It was a nice day for training. Frank Owen and son, Luke, flew out in Frank's Cessna 152 and spent the afternoon aloft. Luke apparently liked his flying enough to go for a second launch. His flying was very well done with unusually smooth control input throughout the two flights. Perhaps he might even continue his training and someday soon be sharing a thermal with his Dad over the mountains west of Avenal. Meanwhile, since Frank is already a licensed power and glider pilot, he just wanted a refresher flight before taking Luke aloft for a fun time between Father and Son.

2. Curtis Modin also came out for a refresher flight and accomplished two in mid-afternoon. He's already a solo glider pilot and continues to improve his skill set while looking ahead to getting his license. We'll help him do that.

3. Hanna and I flew out in the Cherokee 140 as she continues to learn power flying enroute to an add-on rating in powered aircraft. She was her helpful self all day long with everyone on the launch line and at the tie-down area.

4. Joe Anastasio was here today and paid most of his attention to inspecting the gliders for any hidden damage from the windstorm. He did some routine maintenance on the Orange Crush and the Blanik so that others could enjoy the sunny flying day. Thanks, Joe.

5. Alex Caldwell was present bringing his model glider with him. It is beautifully constructed, quite large and I would like to see it soar when the thermals start really popping in the next few weeks. He loaned it to me for use in my gallery show if I needed it but I was able to assemble my full-scale glider in the Art School courtyard so his model wasn't needed. Thanks anyway, Alex.

6. The hard-working member of our club, in addition to Joe Anastasio, is Richard Walker. Among other things, he added our shower for us and that alone will make him famous among especially visiting glider pilots. But he didn't wait for kudos on the shower and dove into the repair to the patio roof, fabricating a cross beam at home, then bringing it to Avenal to be fit in place. So next time you sit under the shade of the patio, thank Richard for his determination not to let any more time lapse between the damage and the repairs. Thanks, Richard, we all appreciate how much you have done for the Club.