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about CGC
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2011 Safety Seminar
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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. |
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News and Announcements
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| Jan 2, 2012 | Just 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, 2012 | New 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, 2011 | Annual 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. |
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Calendar
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| Feb 1-4, 2012 | SSA 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, 2012 | CGC 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, 2012 | CGC 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. |
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October 2009: the new ASK-21 has arrived
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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
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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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