The gathering for the open house in Vero Beach was attended by a large group of Glider pilots and pilots in training. We kicked off early this morning with most all gliders on the field and in the air. Conditions were not great, but our open house was enjoyed by all. We had the grill fired up with...

I has been reported that Tom Irlbeck was killed on Saturday while glider flying in Labelle , Florida. If anyone knows of this incident could you please confirm or dispel.

Our club is looking for a used radio to install in our club training glider. If you have something that you want to sell or donate to a 501-C3 it would help us with our youth training program. Please contact Bob Youngblood, Treasure Coast Soaring Club 772-453-9999

A few of old Miami glider pilots are going to make a trophy that will be awarded yearly in memory of two of the gentlemen that made South Florida soaring sites and memories unique and rewarding. A bit about these two guys would have you laughing and saying this must be fun and exciting. I could...

World class pianist Sergey Belyavskiy took to the skies for Florida today to join the ranks of a potential glider pilot. Sergey who has competed in such venues as the Van Cliburn competition and other world class competitions was a guest at the Treasure Coast Soaring Club in Vero Beach, Florida....

TCSC held its first annual meeting last Saturday the 2nd of December at the club hangar located in Vero Beach, Florida. Our year old club has 58 members and we are growing beyond our projections. Our new BOD was elected and club duties were discussed and accepted by members. We plan to buy our...

Anyone out there have a used radio for sale that would be willing to sell or donate to our 501-C3 club? Need radio with harness. Bob 772-453-9999

Where would one start looking for a new canopy for an old KA-6?

I recall the days long past when Alfonso Jurado,E9, was flying in Cordele and had to make an off field landing close to the Cordele airport. If any of you know how the Cordele airport is situated you will know that interstate 75 runs to the east of the airport. After realizing that he could not...

Well, it looks bad and there is no time to wait. We have been boxing gliders all day and I flew the Yellow Gorilla to a more secure location at my home on FD25. We will batten down the hatches and hope for the best, but this ole girl looks bad. Hope all the other glider clubs have the hangars...

We are now accepting applications for our new club located in Vero Beach, Florida. Hangar space is available for both assembled and trailered sailplanes. this is a great opportunity to store your ship for the winter months here in beautiful Vero Beach. Tows are available daily, you will not find a...

Guess it is better to plan ahead, one of if not the newest club in the soaring community is considering having an open house for the Labor Day weekend.. Mark the date on your calendar and come to Vero Beach and enjoy the soaring of the Treasure Coast. Tows available to SSA members and there are...

The Treasure Coast Soaring Club will soon have a new house thermal. Florida Power And Light is in the process of building a 400 acre solar power plant within 3/4 mile from our airport. Heat from this type of farm should make for a great house thermal. Anyone out there with experience flying over...

Yesterday I was in OK. City and visited the meeting of the Oklahoma Soaring Association. I also visited the airport in Hinton where the run their operation from. Thanks for having me as a guest, your location there in Hinton is very nice. This is a very nice group of gentlemen, we shared some...

It has only been since December since our first flight and we are steadily growing. Almost 40 active members, new gliders and the best looking towplane in the state. Bring your glider and store it inside or out, outside storage in locked and secured area only 20 dollars a month. Restaurants within...

Converting the early 150 model to 180 hp is now available through Mike Horton of Lubbock, Texas. The STC allows for the o320 to be replace with the o360 A1A. The late Jeff Cloud had the arrangement in his tow plane and it was very good. No it is not a 235, nor should it be, but it is a very...

Do any of you know who holds the STC for the conversion of the Pawnee from 150 to 180 HP? Information would be greatly appreciated. Bob

Does anyone know what ever happened to the 180hp Pawnee that Jeff owned. Where is it today?

On Monday, May 12, 2003 at 12:17:15 PM UTC-4, Wallace Berry wrote: Hi, Anyone out there every tow with a 150 hp Pawnee? How was it as a tug? We currently tow with a Cessna 175 that has been re-engined with an O-360 and equipped with a STOL kit. It is an OK tug off a 5000' paved strip but...

Trying to locate the drawings for the wing hinge AD for the L-33. I pulled the instructions off of LET's site, but it references drawings that I could not find on their site. Looking for someone that may have access to these drawings? Thanks, Wells ---