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All In the Family

Here are some May pictures of the Wendland family doing everything but the towing.

Student glider pilot Sarah Windland and glider instructor Dad (Frank) wait as the tow plane roles forward to tighten the tow rope.

Sarah's Mom Gitta, signals the tow plane to stop rolling (the tow line is taunt).

Mom signals the tow plane to go using a big sweeping circular arm motion.

Mom runs the wing.

Sarah holds the glider down in good position while she waits for the tow plane to lift off.

Still under tow.

Searching for some lift.

Sarah on final for runway 21.

Sarah preparing for the flair.

Sarah's younger brother, student pilot Freddie and instructor (Dad) on short final.

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

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Student glider pilot Sarah Windland and glider instructor Dad (Frank) wait as the tow plane roles forward to tighten the tow rope.

Photo by Rick Jones

April Soaring Video

Tim captured some nice video of the K7 being towed. He videoed from the back seat of the Super Cub. Calvin worked his magic to split up the video in manageable chunks. The string of clips can be viewed on YouTube with the following links or you can search on "East Carolina Soaring Club".

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April Soaring Pics

April brought us a spring break visitor from Germany. Lorenz was visiting the Wendlands for a few weeks during his high school spring break. He got the chance to experience the joy of soaring and the fun times had by all on the field. We wish him luck with his drivers education on the autobahn. Below are a few pictures taken on 4/5/2009.

Hilton and the Super Cub take a short hop before everything is ready to fly.

Scott Crippen on the tow.

Scott takes the K7 through the slot in great position behind the tow plane.

Hilton returns with the tow plane.

Lorenz explains the meaning of life to Freddie while waiting in the golf cart. :^) Everyone else enjoys the shade.

Scott Crippen crosses the fence.

Scott Crippen & Frank landing the K7.

Calvin Mayo landing on 21.

Lorenz tows the K7 back to the starting line.

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

Photo by Rick Jones

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Hilton and the Super Cub take a short hop before everything is ready to fly.

Photo by Rick Jones

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The Wendlands

Frank and daughter Sarah Wendland having fun with their Schleicher Ka7. Our club was created because of the very generous Wendlands. They imported their glider from back home in Germany and offered it up for club use.

 

 

Updated:  Thursday July 02, 2009