The air was smooth today and not really soarable – a perfect day instead for Ben’s first power solo in the J3.

Ben soloed in gliders in September 2020 at age 14. Two years later in September 2022 he has now followed up with his Single Engine solo at age 16. Three perfect patterns and landings!

Thanks to Bill for J3 instruction.

Congratulations (again) Ben!!

On a perfect late summer day, junior member Sebastian Lorenz made his first solo flight today in N2041T. Way to go, Sebastian! Not much thermal activity today, but Sebastian was able to gain about a thousand feet after release before entering the pattern and landing.

Well, the weather caught up with us and today was a washout, but we had three nice days of flying Friday to Sunday. Somewhat poor turn-out for a holiday weekend but still plenty of training, several folks camping and cooking out. Overall a very nice long-weekend.

Holiday weekend is coming. Forecast looks good for 4 days of flying and we have instructors any tow-pilots available Friday through Monday. Students please sign-up for whatever days you can fly and all members come on out on and lets fly!

Here’s a summary in pictures: ACE Camp 2022: Wrap up Pictorial

Thanks to the entire NESA membership for making this happen. Enjoy the pictures.

– Alasdair & Larry

A reminder that ACE camp runs Monday (15th) to Friday (19th) next week. The primary flying days are Monday and Thursday. Looks like we have tow-pilots and glider pilots covered, but if you have a power plane and can help flying campers for Intro or Young Eagles flights please joing us whichever of those days you can and help out.

Thanks.

Sat Wx, does not look great so we haven’t fully staffed. Alasdair (being local) will be availble to tow is Wx turns out better than forecast. Full normal Student operations Sunday.

The weather forecast for the weekend looks terrific. Saturday Jerry and Alasdair will trade towing and CFIG duties, and an afternoon instructional or intro flight slot is still available.

Per our club constitution, we’ve chosen the last Saturday of the month for the club’s General Meeting. Even if you don’t plan to fly, join us for the meeting and a pot luck BBQ. Please bring your meal and a shareable side dish and we’ll fire up the grills around 5 pm.

Unfortunately there are no volunteers to tow or instruct tomorrow, so there will be no NESA operations.

Stopped in and spoke with contest managers. An additional Notam added today for Right traffic to RW11. Makes good sense now.

So – Come out and fly but stay out of the box. Right traffic for RW23 and RW11 this weekend 🙂 Thanks.