HIGHLIGHTS:
 

1. Well, it wasn't at all clear that we would be towing today. We had the alternator and regulator serviced during the week and it looked like all we had to do was install them and flight could commence. That didn't happen according to plan. Turns out that the circuit for the regulator wasn't exactly right and those working on the plane took many laborious hours and frustrations before they finally figured out what was wrong. Finally, about mid-afternoon, the plane was ready and we were able to tow anyone who needed to launch. The soaring weather wasn't perfect but at least some of the gliders remained aloft enough to justify waiting those hours to fly.

2. Daniel Solis, one of our nicest club members, completely surprised us with his offer to bring his painting crew to Avenal to repaint both the inside and outside of the clubhouse. We haven't changed the paint for more than 17 years and it was time. All we had to do was the prep work and Daniel would do the rest. Replacing  rotten wood, pressure washing the building outside, taping windows on the inside, all were projects we needed to complete before the big paint. Lots of members showed up to help out and didn't reward themselves with a soaring flight because it took all day into the early evening before all was ready.

THANK YOU, DANIEL, FROM ALL OF US !!

3. Yutaka Buto finally got his practice checkride flights done since he's going to be taking his checkride within the next several weeks. He's ready to pass and now it's just a matter of when he and Dan Gudgel can work out a mutual schedule.

4. The real heroes of the clean up included Joe Anastasio, Jerry Badal,  Mario Crosina, Richard Walker, with Julie and Jen doing the window coverings. The heroes of the tow plane included Carl Kunz, Steve Schery, Richard Walker, and Joe Anastasio. For all of these members, we thank you for your contributions helping to make our club better and more successful.