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Bret Hess, … William Goodrich10

Jul 22

Could we install Ensign hangars at Morgan, Logan or Heber?

On a lighter note.... I have bought a powerball ticket and if I win 300 mil I will splurge for a

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Could we install Ensign hangars at Morgan, Logan or Heber?

On a lighter note.... I have bought a powerball ticket and if I win 300 mil I will splurge for a

Jul 22

Robert Kidd, … Moisés3

Jul 21

Re: [Utah-Soaring discussion] Digest for utah-soaring@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

I really liked the glider hangers at the Club in Omarama… super solid, tall, and 20 m two seaters fit

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Re: [Utah-Soaring discussion] Digest for utah-soaring@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

I really liked the glider hangers at the Club in Omarama… super solid, tall, and 20 m two seaters fit

Jul 21

May 19

Discussion: Utah Soaring compared to other clubs

Richard Kennedy sent this to the club, and I'm posting it on this group to make discussion easy.

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Discussion: Utah Soaring compared to other clubs

Richard Kennedy sent this to the club, and I'm posting it on this group to make discussion easy.

May 19

Apr 1

Flight Operating Rules changes discussion

B) and C) again with better formatting (hopefully) B. A member undertaking flight outside the Local

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Flight Operating Rules changes discussion

B) and C) again with better formatting (hopefully) B. A member undertaking flight outside the Local

Apr 1

Mar 23

Revised summary of 2025 Bylaws proposed changes

After some feedback by members of what needs clarification, here is a revised summary. The only

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Revised summary of 2025 Bylaws proposed changes

After some feedback by members of what needs clarification, here is a revised summary. The only

Mar 23

Bret Hess, … heyjoe2020195

Mar 20

2025 Bylaws changes proposed by Board...vote in one week

Require full hull coverage renters insurance no deductible for everyone who wants to fly, except

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2025 Bylaws changes proposed by Board...vote in one week

Require full hull coverage renters insurance no deductible for everyone who wants to fly, except

Mar 20

6/24/24

2 place self launch DG505 for sale....

I have a friend here in Florida who is selling his DG505 to help finance a home build. The glider is

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2 place self launch DG505 for sale....

I have a friend here in Florida who is selling his DG505 to help finance a home build. The glider is

6/24/24

Michael N., … Bret Johnson4

6/4/24

13.5 Y.O. initial glider training?

Thanks all. Ryder is set up with FAST, via our club. He has received his initial SSA package, log

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13.5 Y.O. initial glider training?

Thanks all. Ryder is set up with FAST, via our club. He has received his initial SSA package, log

6/4/24

Bret Hess, … Rex10

5/24/24

Discussion on proposed 2024 Bylaws changes

Thanks for the input Richard and Rex. We did one more round of edits on this section. Here is the

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Discussion on proposed 2024 Bylaws changes

Thanks for the input Richard and Rex. We did one more round of edits on this section. Here is the

5/24/24

4/12/24

I'm all for the insurance provisions for people who are students. Once a student is licensed and

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I'm all for the insurance provisions for people who are students. Once a student is licensed and

4/12/24

Bret Hess, … heyjoe2020198

2/26/24

How can we change to avoid ground accidents that damage our gliders?

This is an email from Stephen K Brown, FAASTEAM member... .Hi Bill – Here are a couple videos that I

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How can we change to avoid ground accidents that damage our gliders?

This is an email from Stephen K Brown, FAASTEAM member... .Hi Bill – Here are a couple videos that I

2/26/24

Bret Hess, Julie Koskinen2

1/24/24

Public mtg tonight (Wed) on new major fees for Nephi Airport

Hi All, Here's another counterpoint to the fee structure for you: Nephi gets federal funding and

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Public mtg tonight (Wed) on new major fees for Nephi Airport

Hi All, Here's another counterpoint to the fee structure for you: Nephi gets federal funding and

1/24/24

David Cleveland, … KU7

3/25/23

Transponder Testing In April - Morgan County

Hey Gang, Flight Deck also has a Provo office. They were at Spanish one day and I got both of my

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Transponder Testing In April - Morgan County

Hey Gang, Flight Deck also has a Provo office. They were at Spanish one day and I got both of my

3/25/23

3/15/23

USA board proposes bylaws changes to improve elections and board effectiveness

Hopefully this is better formatting: The board has approved the proposed USA Bylaws changes below,

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USA board proposes bylaws changes to improve elections and board effectiveness

Hopefully this is better formatting: The board has approved the proposed USA Bylaws changes below,

3/15/23

Bret Hess, … K m13

3/1/23

Board elections coming. Ideas to change USA elections

Bruno, Don't forget a celebrity endorsement from the my pillow guy. Sent from my iPad On Feb 28,

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Board elections coming. Ideas to change USA elections

Bruno, Don't forget a celebrity endorsement from the my pillow guy. Sent from my iPad On Feb 28,

3/1/23

Bret Hess, … Bruno Vassel7

2/28/23

Ideas to change board structure

PS Bruno this is a public discussion thread to the entire club. On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM Bret

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Ideas to change board structure

PS Bruno this is a public discussion thread to the entire club. On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM Bret

2/28/23

Bret Hess, … Ron Gleason6

10/11/22

Club members and Open Glider Network

Mike, thanks for the offer to assist. The first phase on the OGN station rollout will concentrate on

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Club members and Open Glider Network

Mike, thanks for the offer to assist. The first phase on the OGN station rollout will concentrate on

10/11/22

Bret Hess, … mi...@mghendron.net6

9/26/22

Feedback on idea of using 4-wheeler for winch rope retrieve

This Polaris 325 Trail Boss (2000) is now in the club! It will be the default retrieve vehicle for

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Feedback on idea of using 4-wheeler for winch rope retrieve

This Polaris 325 Trail Boss (2000) is now in the club! It will be the default retrieve vehicle for

9/26/22

9/21/22

Updated pilot priority list :)

The XKCD guy finally came up with one on aviation. https://xkcd.com/2675/ Pilot Priority List

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Updated pilot priority list :)

The XKCD guy finally came up with one on aviation. https://xkcd.com/2675/ Pilot Priority List

9/21/22

7/2/22

Following Bruno and Dan on their winch safari: Facebook, SPOT

Dave and Bruno made it back to Nephi today! Congrats guys for completing your winch safari. 5 states

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Following Bruno and Dan on their winch safari: Facebook, SPOT

Dave and Bruno made it back to Nephi today! Congrats guys for completing your winch safari. 5 states

7/2/22

Bret Hess, … john gonthier16

6/19/22

Ideas to smooth Nephi dirt strip area?

https://www.truegridpaver.com/grass-runways/ Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jun 18, 2022 at

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Ideas to smooth Nephi dirt strip area?

https://www.truegridpaver.com/grass-runways/ Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jun 18, 2022 at

6/19/22

Bret Hess, Brad Alston4

6/13/22

Bylaws changes to allow election of officers outside of annual meeting

Brad Alston pointed out that the new article 5.5 (modified in #2) needs a further modification of its

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Bylaws changes to allow election of officers outside of annual meeting

Brad Alston pointed out that the new article 5.5 (modified in #2) needs a further modification of its

6/13/22

Michael N., der...@me.com2

5/17/22

Morgan and / or Logan club checkout May 26th thru May 30th

Hi yes I am interested in this too. I see from the OLC that people are flying during weekdays in

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Morgan and / or Logan club checkout May 26th thru May 30th

Hi yes I am interested in this too. I see from the OLC that people are flying during weekdays in

5/17/22

Utah Soaring, … Bret Hess4

5/10/22

Need help getting Pilatus battery and wing wheel dolly to Nephi

We do still need someone to pick them up. About winch launching, I'll respond on groups.google.

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Need help getting Pilatus battery and wing wheel dolly to Nephi

We do still need someone to pick them up. About winch launching, I'll respond on groups.google.

5/10/22

Bret Hess, David Cleveland5

5/8/22

Top posted flights in club gliders; Copilot opportunities

Ok. Great. Thanks. I'll look at the links when I get some time to digest. DC On Sun, May 8, 2022,

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Top posted flights in club gliders; Copilot opportunities

Ok. Great. Thanks. I'll look at the links when I get some time to digest. DC On Sun, May 8, 2022,

5/8/22

3/9/22

Partnership in 2006 Ventus 2B for Sale:

Hello club members: I am selling 1-2 shares in my 2006 Shemp-Hirth Ventus 2b to fund some other fun

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Partnership in 2006 Ventus 2B for Sale:

Hello club members: I am selling 1-2 shares in my 2006 Shemp-Hirth Ventus 2b to fund some other fun

3/9/22

Christian Robert, … Rex5

2/28/22

Bylaw Change for Intro Membership via FAST Flight

Bret, Sounds great! Thank you for the clarification Rex On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 9:58:48 AM

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Bylaw Change for Intro Membership via FAST Flight

Bret, Sounds great! Thank you for the clarification Rex On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 9:58:48 AM

2/28/22

Brad Alston, Bret Hess2

2/28/22

Bylaw Change - Board Vacancies

That does sound simpler. We're also considering to make another change: "...until the next

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Bylaw Change - Board Vacancies

That does sound simpler. We're also considering to make another change: "...until the next

2/28/22

2/26/22

Bylaws - Bill Goodrich

If this makes it easier for interested people to get introduced to gliding, it will be a move in the

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Bylaws - Bill Goodrich

If this makes it easier for interested people to get introduced to gliding, it will be a move in the

2/26/22

9/16/21

Does Logan really "start later" in the year than Nephi for good soaring?

A friend is thinking about coming to Utah next year to fly, and I thought about what I could tell him

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Does Logan really "start later" in the year than Nephi for good soaring?

A friend is thinking about coming to Utah next year to fly, and I thought about what I could tell him

9/16/21

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