HIGHLIGHTS:
 

1. A gray day to be sure, but fun anyway. Not too many showed up but those that did are part of the faithful that seem to be there regularly. And some in training heading for solo or for their licenses.

2. Norm Lambert continues his quest for his solo rating. It should be soon since we have very little left to accomplish according to the FAR's and his skill level. That day should be fun for all of us.

3. Julie Butler was soloing in the 2-33 from the far end, which I believe was the first time she had taken off in that direction, nearly over the clubhouse, close enough to keep an eye on her. Who can blame us??

4. Jeff Lowe flew the 1-26 early, then flew with me for a refresher flight later on in the 2-33. He was a bit rusty on the maneuvers but that happens to all solo pilots without periodic reminders from a flight instructor. Later, when those maneuvers are embedded in their skill set, the rust takes much longer to set in. When Jeff and I flew, there was a wave aloft as evidenced by the  two long rows of lenticulars shown in the photo of Jeff keeping the wings level.

5. Morgan Hall came out specifically to work on his ASW-20 and did so all day, earning a sore back in the process of leaning into the cockpit too long at a time. But he made the insides of the glider as good looking as the day it arrived from the factory. Thanks, Morgan.

6. Bob Stroup flew with me and continues to improve his skills. His left foot, once thought to be useless on the rudder pedals, found new life and can actually move the pedal nearly as strongly as the right foot. Now that's a great form of rehabilitation. Let's keep that going and maybe soon his left arm will gain back it's lost strength. Don't bet against him these days.

7. Daniel Solis went flying today in the 1-26 and just maintained his currency, rather than any sort of intense training. He's recovered from his cloud encounter and feels good about what he learned.

8. Richard Walker was here today as well but didn't fly, just worked around the clubhouse improving the appearance and fixing some items that needed attention.