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- New Tost Release
New piece of kit in the club's inventory. (6May18) - New Tost Release
The club's tow plane has a new Tost release...small ring. The brown handle is the release mechanism, pull towards you to open...let go...the release closes.(6May18) - Annual Check Flights
Gord Lundrum is seen flying from the backseat of IAK for his annual check flights. (8May18) - Grob Rigging Crew
On this beautiful sunny Tuesday morning seven club members assembled IAK for the start of the gliding season. Left to right was Steve Lazuk, Dave Frank, Neil Duffee, Paul Fortier, Gord Lundrum, Mark Ward, and Uli Werneburg. (8May18) - More Grob Rigging
Adjusting the radio? - North of Kemptville
Early season flight just north of Kemptville, over the Rideau River - Applying Gap Seal Tape
Cleaning off old goo before applying a special gap seal tape that goes on the wing over the gap to the ailerons - Good Thermal
Good lift this day, Ottawa Terminal cleared Gord to 5000ft. (8May18) - Applying Gap Tape
Applying special gap seal tape for the Grob's ailerons - Gord and Paul
Gord (front) and Paul (back) are about to launch for a grand flight. (8May18) - Greasing Pins
Mark is applying grease to the pins and connections while assembling the ASK-21 for the season. The grease not only provides lubrication, but also corrosion protection. We apply it also before putting away for winter, but as it collects dust we remove it and apply new stuff when assembling. - Your Wing..
Up...up...no down...forward...back just a little, wiggle...hold right there. (8May18) - New Glider on the Field
This was Uli's first flight in his new glider. (8May18) - Take Up Slack
Paul Fortier is running the wing for Uli Werneburg's first flight in his new glider. (8May18) - Getting High
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- About to Turn Final
Looks like we're landing on the deck of an aircraft carrier. (8May18) - Brown
Very brown looking...at this time in Ottawa there is a fire ban order. (8May18) - Steve L in the LS-4, Mayfly
Steve L in the LS-4, Mayfly - Gord G. Mayfly
Gord G flying his Jantar 2 in the annual Mayfly competition at GGC - Grob in a gaggle - Mayfly
Grob in a gaggle - Mayfly - Gord L looking chill in his Pik
Gord L looking chill in his Pik - Mark and Fiona taking off - Mayfly
We often bring the Grob to GGC for Mayfly. Mark and Fiona take off - Mark explaining....something.
- The Grid
All lined up and ready for launch for the Mayfly Competition - The grid - Mayfly
- RVSS does Mayfly
Steve, Fiona, Mark, Gad, Gord G., Gord L., Sylvain - Waiting for launch
Notice the teaser Cu in the background. - Hangar full of Gliders
Now that's a hangar full of gliders. (20May18) - Oscar Papa
Oscar Papa - Beautiful Roof Trusses
- Birds of a Feather
Birds of a feather flock together. (20May18) - Gord G's Jantar 2
- Hangar Talk
Three glider pilots...must be talking about grand soaring flights. (20May18) - Sign Here
Neil Duffee is showing Mitchell Phillips where to sign in the aircraft journey log. (19May18) - End of Day Paper Work
Mitchell Phillips is seen signing today's entry in the journey log for glider RVS. (19May18) - Thumbs Up from the Front Seat
I think Carsten is enjoying his flight. (2Jun18) - Grob Canopy
I prefer the Puchacz canopy... unobstructed view. (2Jun18) - Starboard Wing
See in the foreground the shadow of the canopy and yaw string...the string was pointing straight back...Carsten was flying a well coordinated turn in the thermal. (2Jun18) - Kemptville Down Below
Population 3,911...small town, but it has a Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store. (2Jun18) - Happy Glider Pilot
Carsten Schraeder is seen in his ASW24 before his cross country flight. (29Jun18) Photo courtesy Dave Frank - Yellow Bird
A happy Mark Ward on the launch point before a cross country flight...hope all goes well. (29Jun18) Photo courtesy Dave Frank. - Maryna Tsybulska just after her first solo christening
- Done...Done...and DONE
Shortly after the photo was taken there was a heavy down pour, gliding operations were done for the day. (28Jul18) - RVS Hurrying Back to the Field
RVS is trying to out run the rain. (28Jul18) - DQK Heading for the Hanger
DQK clearing the active. (28Jul18) - August Rain
Taking the 1-34 out for a washing - Working On Back Seat Checkout
John H is seen flying the Grob from the back seat. (5Aug18) - Self Service
Tow pilots must pump their own gas. On this very hot day the tow plane fuel tanks were only partial filled to reduce weight, Nathalie had to fuel every three (3) flights. At least it is not a hand pump like a few years ago. (5Aug18) - Sylvain Larue at 2018 SAC Nationals
Photo Katrine Lafamboise. - Sylvain and PZQ
Photo Katrine Lafamboise. - Dave Marcotte (Aug 23/2018)
Dave Marcotte receives the traditional solo shower. - Dave Marcotte (Aug 23/2018)
Dave Marcotte on his first solo landing. - New Arrival (P1010240)
Many club members out to look. Photo taken by Dave Frank. (25Aug18) - Front Cockpit (P1010241)
Looks familiar??? Photo taken by Dave Frank. (25Aug18) - Mass Balance on Elevators (P1010249)
Not very aerodynamically clean looking, doubles as a lifting lever...just joking. Photo taken by Dave Frank. (25Aug18) - Check Ride (P1010251)
Instructional flight with Maryna and George. Photo taken by Dave Frank. (25Aug18) - Main Wheel of Glider (P1010246)
Parasite drag big time. Photo taken by Dave Frank. (25Aug18) - Krosnos Ailerons (P1010245)
Photo by Dave Frank (25Aug18) - Krosno Landing