HIGHLIGHTS:
 

1. Now that Hanna is on her way toward her future and flying career, Toy Marlette has decided to learn to fly. Truth is, she has always wanted to learn but as mothers often do, subjugated herself to her daughter's career. Not any more. Now it's her turn and I'm sure she'll do really well. Our first formal lesson was a hint at things to come, with her doing very well handling the glider off tow maneuvering throughout the range of the four fundamentals of flight. We'll look forward to seeing Toy solo one day soon. I'll keep you posted.

2. Jeff Lowe was back out at it again soloing and building up time toward his solo in the 1-26. That should come soon as he flies more solo flights in the 2-33. I'm sure he'll do well in the 1-26.

3. Peter Sahlberg also flew the 1-26 and is continuing to build time in the air prior to his checkride. He's studying the ground material and with his already good flying, his License should be rather straightforward.

4. Justin Munk came out with Dan Munk and Toy Marlette and wanted to go for his first glider ride. We had a fun time, he enjoyed weightlessness and depending on his time at home and his access to Avenal, Justin might take an interest in learning to fly gliders.

5. Pat Perry from San Luis Obispo area was again working on his rating. Pat's progress is excellent and he is likely to be another solo pilot sometime soon. A good fellow and a welcome Club Member.

6. Speaking of club members, Julie Butler and Morgan Hall joined the CCSC today. WELCOME TO THE CCSC, JULIE AND MORGAN !! These two over-achievers (mountain biking, hang gliding, etc etc.) have decided to join and learn to fly gliders. So today we went up formally for the first time. Amazingly so, Morgan got the tow almost from the very beginning. I guess his hang gliding experience has helped somewhat, but he's got a lot of natural coordination and talent as well. Julie also did very well, but off tow as compared with Morgan. Both are going to be excellent CCSC pilots and I expect both to solo rather soon. Perhaps Morgan is a bit ahead of Julie but I have no doubt Julie wont' be far behind.

7. It was a long day of flight instructing but as the sun dipped down towards the West Ridge, two young ladies arrived at the gliderport for a demo ride. Kathy and her daughter, Charity, looked forward to flying today even at this late hour. So, Charity went first, had a good flight, there was still some lift available, and then, Kathy decided to go for her flight, although that wasn't her initial intention when she arrived here. Both had a nice time, with the air smoothing out at the end of the day made for a quiet, smooth, and serene sightseeing flight.