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 27, 2010 | Annuals Complete
Annuals on the Blue-21 and the ASW-24 were completed on June 25. Crewchiefs Jim Patton and Ken Hanford did all the hard work and Ron did the inspections. Don Kroesch installed the boom mikes in the Blue-21. The mikes sound a little weak and we will be installing an amplifier to help with that problem. | | Jun 12, 2010 | ASK-21 Cushions and Transponder checks
Jon Slack had 2 seat back cushions slimmed down for the ASK-21. Let your board know if they fit any better than the thicker version. All the transponders have passed their checks except for the Duo. That transponder is being sent out for repair. | | Jun 12, 2010 | ASK-21 Hangar Dollys & Flight Manuals
Bob Quas has modified the wood block in the ASK-21 hangar dollys so that it will be easier to load. Let us know if it works or still needs further modification. Remember to load the glider on the dollys backward. Once we think that we have the correct configuration then we will again install the main wheel fairing. We have printed 20 ASK-21 flight manuals. They are $3 each and will be in the clubroom, top drawer of the filing cabinet. Sign your name on the list and Ron will bill you. |
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Calendar
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| Aug 1-Sep 6, 2010 | Cookout Dates
Linda Copley will organize cookouts on the following dates during the Summer. Saturday August 7, and Labor Day Sunday Sept 5th. The cookout will be after flying that day. Please bring something to grill and a dish to pass.
| | Sep 1-30, 2010 | CGC Dates for your Calendar
Dates to mark on you calendar include Saturday September 11th for our annual rides day and Saturday September 25th for the Pig Roast and Boom-A-Rang contest. |
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