Robert Sharpe wrote:

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I want to fly in Chicago shortly and the Soaring Society of America
list 8 clubs in IL. I will have to determine the address of each club
and find them on a map related to where I am staying. This takes time
and I am sure that many people would have done this before.

I dont mind doing this once if the data that I find helps other
people, and therefore I can use data that other people have found.

If anyone knows of such maps, I would be very greatful.

Until SSA provides this service:

1) Get addresses from SSA site, he

http://www.ssa.org/sport/wheretofly.asp?

Where I found the following in the Chicago area
(searching on "Illinois"):

Hampshire, IL
Sky Soaring, Inc.
http://www.skysoaring.com/
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Hinckley, IL
Windy City Soaring Association
http://www.windycitysoaring.org/
[click on "Map & Directions"]
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Minooka, IL
Chicago Glider Club
http://aerotow.evl.uic.edu/cgc/index.html
[aero map link on page]
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2) Plug address or nearby crossing streets into
any of several map sites:

http://www.mapquest.com/
http://maps.yahoo.com/
http://www.mapblast.com/

for driving directions, and compare using your hotel
address as the starting point. You'll get detailed
instructions and distances.


I don't know which soaring site you'll find is closest to your hotel,
but do consider coming out to visit and fly with us at WCSA (Windy City
Soaring Association). Even if you drive a few more miles, I'm confidant
you'll enjoy the experience -- and we look forward to meeting and flying
with you.



Jack