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The Chicago Glider Club has an active membership of about 80 pilots involved in all aspects of the sport, from instruction through to participation in local, Regional and National soaring contests.

Founded in 1953, we own and manage all of our facilities: our grass runway, hangars and clubhouse were all constructed - and are now maintained - by dedicated and highly proficient members who take pride in the club.

 
Our members fly on weekends throughout the Northern Illinois soaring season, and on weekdays whenever one of our many tow pilot members is available to tow.

We own a fleet of high quality sailplanes and towplanes that provide economical soaring to club members; many members also own their own sailplanes and base them at the CGC gliderport.

 News and Announcements  
Jan 2, 2012Just a reminder about the Duo-Discus
The Duo is at Seminole-Lake Gliderport for the winter months and available to be flown. The one man rig helps with the rigging. The batteries and parachutes are available with the sailplane. Check it out at soarfl.com, Ron plans to fly the Duo in the Seniors again this year and he will to fly it from March 4-March 17. As of now he has a back seater for the contest March 10-17 but the back seat is available March 4-9.
Jan 1, 2012New Years Day gathering
25 clubmembers and a few of their spouses gathered on Sunday Jan 1 for some currency flying, Drias chili and many extras brought by others to celibrate the beginning of 2012! Unfortunately, the wind did not allow us to fly but the food was plentiful and we had fun talking soaring.
Sep 10, 2011Annual Charity Ride Day
We had another successful Charity Ride Day thanks to Kevin Hobbs and a host of volunteer members. More than $4000 was collected and donated to a local girls family to treat her cancer.
Calendar  
Feb 1-4, 2012SSA Annual Convention - Reno Nevada
The SSF will kick off this convention with a 2 hour Safety Seminar Wednesday February 1. The SSA convention continues with displays and seminars Feb 2-4.
Mar 24, 2012CGC Annual Dinner
Save the date!!! We will have our annual dinner on Saturday March 24. Cocktails will be at 6:30 with dinner planned for 7:30. The usual place: Holiday Inn Willowbrook. More to follow.
Apr 14, 2012CGC Annual Safety Seminar and Annual Business Meeting
Save the Date!!! We will hold our Safety Seminar and Annual Meeting on Saturday April 14, 2012. Safety topics and meeting agenda will follow.
 Northern Illinois Contest
2011 Contest: Current standings as of September 17, 2011

1: Herb Kilian 8000 pts
2: John Cochrane 7827 pts
3: Mike Shakman 7563 pts
4: Jan Dziedzic 6252 pts
 October 2009: the new ASK-21 has arrived
 
 
Chicago Glider Club is located in Minooka, Illinois, well outside of the O'Hare Class B and Midway Class C airspace about 40 miles south west of Chicago.
For directions, maps and Google Earth link, please visit the Directions page.

 Where we Fly  

Typical cross-country routes from CGC go from northwest to south from Minooka, away from Lake Michigan and the Class B & C airspace. The longest recorded flight from CGC was 435 miles free distance by Harold Jensen in April 1962.
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