Why aren't bars more common at US soaring sites?

Dan's post below regarding auto tows opens the door for another cool-weather wind-up.

Clubs about everywhere else are well stocked with beer and wine.

In Moriarty, there's a brewery not far off the airport.
In Tehachapi the brewery is closer to the municipal airport.
But what about on-site?
Jim


On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 8:54:23 AM UTC-7, Dan Marotta wrote:
I'll even have a nice, cold
Alien Ale for you (really, it's a local brand in Moriarty).

Regards,

Dan

Hmmmm....lack of bars and breweries on soaring sites is probably why we don't do much auto towing and why our Junior pilots aren't competitive. Nothing like a good Martini on those windy marginal days.

Chuck Z

On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 8:42:54 PM UTC+3, JS wrote:
Dan's post below regarding auto tows opens the door for another cool-weather wind-up.

Clubs about everywhere else are well stocked with beer and wine.

In Moriarty, there's a brewery not far off the airport.
In Tehachapi the brewery is closer to the municipal airport.
But what about on-site?

My club in NZ has always had a bar in the clubhouse. The store room is locked until the towplane is put away.

Bruce,

Adult beverages are consumed at our club too, but as you said, only after the towplanes are put away and the hangar door is closed.

Chuck Z

Because US soaring sites are not in Ireland nor are they yachting clubs

Plenty of bars in glider clubs in the UK, even RAF clubs. At Enstone, the bar and clubhouse was the upper floor of the old control tower. It was a source of revenue. I tended bar regularly and during two nationals. We also had light snacks. The bar did not open until the fleet was secured or the evening. At RAF clubs, us Yanks had to be wary of 'spin checks', 'follow me', 'three-man lift', and 'battleship'. All in good fun, of course. Nice bars at Bicester and Cotswold's also. Essex & Suffolk (when at Whatfield) had a nice village pub, though we occasionally retreated to a couple of others. My club has used 3-4 establishments over the years, but it's not the same as an active club food and beverages activity.

Frank Whiteley



On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 11:42:54 AM UTC-6, JS wrote:
Dan's post below regarding auto tows opens the door for another cool-weather wind-up.

Clubs about everywhere else are well stocked with beer and wine.

In Moriarty, there's a brewery not far off the airport.
In Tehachapi the brewery is closer to the municipal airport.
But what about on-site?
Jim


On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 8:54:23 AM UTC-7, Dan Marotta wrote:
I'll even have a nice, cold
Alien Ale for you (really, it's a local brand in Moriarty).

Regards,

Dan

....and if I remember correctly, a required piece of bar equipment is a high stool equipped with stick and rudder pedals for on-the-spot sobriety checks!

Mike

Actually a great point. I dont think many here have the ability to comprehend this...so Ill leave it at...great point.

We ain't got no bars round the glider port, they're all up the mountain a fixin' to hibernate.

bumper
Minden, NV

Rule#1 - Bar doesn't open until all gliders are home and accounted for...