Congratulations to Warner Jones, who soloed on December 30, 2021! Uwe was the CFI-G.
Paul Aldegren solos!
Paul Adelgren soloed this weekend in the L-23 under the supervision of Ingo Kuenzel. Congratulations Paul!
Natalie is a private pilot!
Natalie passed her private pilot - glider checkride on November 20!
Wesley is a private pilot!
Wesley passed his private pilot - glider check ride on November 20!
Faheem passes his commercial pilot glider checkride!
Faheem passed his commercial pilot glider checkride today! Congratulations Faheem! Tony Condon (L) was the DPE and Mike Brooks (R) was the recommending instructor. Next for Faheem is a back-seat checkout in the Blanik, more 1-26 flying and an instructor rating in power and glider.
John Sexton passes his private pilot glider checkride!
John passed his private pilot glider checkride today! Congratulations John! Tony Condon (L) was the DPE and Mike Brooks (R) was the recommending instructor.
Varun solos!
Varun (L) soloed on Sunday! Congrats Varun! Uwe (R) signed him off.
Keegan Rauch passes check ride!
The Greater Houston Soaring Association congratulates Keegan Rauch for passing his private pilot - glider checkride with DPE Gregg Squires on August 11, 2021 at GHSA's Petmecky Field. Keegan worked hard to realize this accomplishment and is now off to college where that work-ethic will serve him well.
Schoolpalooza
Uwe, Michael H, Jay, and Todd provided ground school training at the field on May 22, followed by instruction on how to use our Mach 0.1/Condor 2 simulator. Ground school training topics included aerodynamics, soaring weather, sectionals, and situational awareness.
John has 60+ minute flight
John S. had a 60+ minute flight today, earning the “B” badge. Congratulations John.