Gliders are assembled! Come fly them! The 2-33 and Grob were assembled and flown on April 19. Out of nine flights, seven entered the wave. It was a terrific soaring day with strong thermals, wave, ridge and convergence working until after 6:00 pm. Thanks to the following members for assembling the gliders: Dale Hadley Chris Steinman Matt Zimmer Mel Ward Parke Byron Fred Wright Lynn Alley Lee Steorts Walt Konecny Doug Spencer Jay Moreland

    Also, thanks to Marc Emley for disassembling the 1-34 in Hurricane, bringing it to Heber, and assembling it again. The 1-34 was flown 32 times at Heber last season and 22 times at Hurricane. We expect higher usage at Hurricane this coming winter. It’s a great place to fly, and a great place to enjoy the sun while Salt Lake is under several inches of snow.

    Several soaring enthusiasts from across the country have moved or are in the process of moving to our area. Some of them are competition pilots and own their own gliders. If we see them at the field, let’s make sure that we welcome them and make them feel at home.

   DUTY OFFICER LIST by Matt McNamara

    Welcome to the 1997 soaring season. With club activity growing, the Duty Officer is more important than ever! Last year’s turnout of club members made this program successful, and we hope to do even better this year. To do that we need your help. Please arrive at the airport by noon on your scheduled Saturday. Your duties will include, among other things, cleaning canopies (proper materials will be provided), helping pilots to stage gliders and securing gliders at day’s end. A list of other related duties will be available in the Soar Utah office. Suggestions are welcomed!

    As with last year, if you cannot make your appointed Saturday, it is your responsibility to find someone to fill your slot. Several people have traded without any problems. Please remember, it’s only one Saturday in a long season, and your help is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Matt McNamara at 582- 1299.

    CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 1997

April 19, 10:00am Glider assembly, Heber airport *** DONE ***
June14, 4:00pm Spring BBQ, Heber airport
June 28-July12 7th Annual Parowan Badge & Records Camp (Parowan Airport) Grob will be there
Sept 20, 3:00 pm Fall BBQ, Heber airport
Nov 1, 10:00am Glider disassembly, Heber airport
Nov 15, 7:00pm General Membership Meeting - place to be announced
Dec 13 (time and place to be announced) - Christmas dinner

    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, #191, 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 !