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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| Jun 4, 2009 | Aircraft Annuals and other Club Work
Many members helped complete the aircraft annuals and other necessary club chores. Ken Hanford and Paul Paulikas assisted Jon Slack to get the ASW-24 annual completed. Luigi Celiberti and I completed the ASK-21 annual and Neal Ridenour, Jan Dziedzic and Glenn Olsen completed the work on the Husky. Gene Hammond mowed the runway. Bob Macys had completed the oil changes on the tow planes a few weeks ago.
Next time your at YOUR club look around for something that needs to be done and volunteer your time. I know the bathrooms ALWAYS need attention. | | Jun 1, 2009 | Clubhouse Water
Remember to start the water-pump if you use the water. The switch is in the kitchen next to the refrigerator. It is a timed switch and will turn off after the set amount of time. | | Jun 1, 2009 | Glider Battery Chargers
Just a reminder... The glider battery chargers are on a timer (one timer for all the chargers) and the timer needs to be started after the batteries are plugged in or the batteries will be not be charged for the next days flying. |
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Calendar
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| Sep 12, 2009 | CGC Annual Charity Ride Day
Saturday September 12 will be our Annual Charity Ride Day. The rain date will be Sunday September 13. Plan to volunteer for this exciting event. Kevin Hobbs will again be the club organizer. | | Oct 3, 2009 | Pig Roast and Boom-A-Rang contest
Saturday October 3 will be the Pig Roast and Boom-A-Rang contest. This is a well attended and fun event. Visitors are always welcome and many volunteers will be required to host this annual event. Be sure to mark you calendar and enjoy this day. |
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