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Heidi Alley Also new to the area is Don Cunningham, who left the Wash. D.C area in order to sample our superb soaring. He has been flying his beautiful ASW 20C out of Heber for several weeks now. MAINTENANCE ITEM The canopies on the 2-33 and the Grob shine and sparkle just like new, thanks to the many hours of effort by Lee Steorts, who manually polished and buffed them to a high luster. Removing scratches from a canopy is a long, tiresome task. In order to maintain them in this condition, some steps must be followed: When washing off dust and dirt, first rinse liberally with water to dislodge any dust or other abrasive particles, then spray with canopy cleaner (don’t use Pledge or similar polish) and wipe off in a straight fore and aft motion, turning the cloth often, shaking it out, never wiping in circles. The canopy cover on the Grob can be a potential problem to the canopy if not handled properly. Upon removal, care should be taken that it does not touch the ground at any time. If it touches the ground, sand and other abrasive items can stick to the felt and cause a lot of scratches to the canopy when the cover is replaced and buffeted by the wind. Always roll up the cover, keeping the felt side in, and stow on the baggage shelf behind the rear seat headrest. If for some reason you don't like it there , please put it in your vehicle while you're flying. Please exercise care when getting in and out of the gliders. Unnecessary wear and tear is taking its toll on the gliders. For example: Lots of shoe prints on the Grob’s instrument panels. I assume this happens when people are getting in and out. If your flying technique requires your feet on the panel, go see Dave or Roy for some dual instruction. All that stuff in the panel is expensive. If everyone is a little more careful around the gliders including ground handling - our fleet will last a long time, and look good. Your help in these matters is greatly appreciated. DUTY OFFICER LIST
PAROWAN BADGE & RECORDS CAMP During the snowy months, board members were approached by many club members about placing the Grob in Parowan for the camp. After due consideration by the board, the decision was made to allow the Grob in Parowan for the two week period of the camp. The advantages were obvious: We need to promote cross country soaring, and what better time or place than at a soaring camp. Another advantage of the Grob at such a camp is that an experienced cross country pilot can fly with someone relatively new to the sport, or lacking that type of experience. Also keep in mind that many Utah records are still up for grabs. Now that it is time for the camp, only two people have reserved a day (July 4) to fly. Lynn Alley has volunteered to bring the Grob back to Heber after the end of the camp. We still need someone to take it to Parowan and assemble it there. If you wish to reserve flying time, contact Walt at 571-6737, or at <wkonecny@burgoyne.com>. CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 1997 June14, 4:00pm Spring BBQ, Heber airport FOR SALE Part or full ownership of factory built Genesis 2 (future delivery), contact Jeff Knell at 585-3389 w, 944-0393 h, or <jefflc@genetics.utah.edu> 1-26 B, #19 1, Terra 720, Sage (dual scale), Cambridge with audio, oxygen, excellent factory built open trailer, many extras including new spare canopy, $8500. Contact Carl Redlin at 649-6412 THINK SOARING! |