*** Soar Into Summer ***
*** Glider Soaring Rides ***
Experience the thrill of soaring like a bird in a modern, high performance, motorless sailplane, high above the countryside. A soaring ride is also an ideal gift for that special occasion and one that will be remembered for a lifetime. Gift certificates are available.
Windy City Soaring Association is a non-profit organization (club) dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of soaring
(flying sailplanes aka gliders).
We are based at Hinckley Airport (0C2) in the friendly village of Hinckley IL, situated about fifty miles West of the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago.
Our club owns and operates two tow planes and five beautiful club gliders. In addition, many of our members also own their own sailplanes.
The range of our member's flying experience includes aviation beginners, seasoned multi rating instructors, cross country experts, and even a few record holders. Several of our members also participate in competitive flying.
We are organized as a working and volunteer club, wherein qualified members serve as ground crew, tow pilots, ride pilots and flight instructors. Several of our FAA certified commercial pilots do provide rides. We each also perform other tasks as necessary for the club to conduct flight operations and social activities. Speaking of social activities, you really don't want to miss our fall Chili Fest!
Visitors, of course, are always welcome to stop by our hangars or club house just to talk with our members about any aspect of soaring. We all love to fly and we all love to talk about flying too.
Club Brochure : (
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For more information about Windy City Soaring Association please
click here to download and/or print a copy of our
WCSA Club Brochure (PDF).
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Events
2012.01.10 7:30 PM CLGC Meeting
Herrick Jr. High School 4435 Middaugh Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
2012.01.14 Online Safety Seminar
Put on by Tom Knauff and targeting launching, landing, and stalling issues.
For details call
(814) 355-2483 or email
tknauff@earthlink.net
2012.01.28 6:00 PM WCSA Annual Awards Dinner
Pizzeria Bombola (was Pete & Johnny's) - 2901 Ogden Avenue - Lisle, IL 60532
2012.01.31-02.01 SSF Flight Instructors Revaladation Clinic
Held in Reno Nevada before the SSA convention.
2012.02.01-04 SSA Annual Convention
Held in Reno Nevada - The SSF will kick off this convention with a 2 hour Safety Seminar Wednesday February 1. The SSA convention continues with displays and seminars Feb 2-4.
2012.02.14 7:30 PM CLGC Meeting
Herrick Jr. High School 4435 Middaugh Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
2012.03.13 7:30 PM CLGC Meeting
Simine Short - Octave Chanute and “Locomotive to Automotive”
Herrick Jr. High School 4435 Middaugh Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
2012.03.17 WCSA Annual Meeting / Safety Meeting
0C2 - Hinckley Club Hanger - All WCSA Members Should Attend.
2012.03.31 WCSA Glider Assembly
This date may change slightly based on weather, airfield conditions, and/or any number of other factors.
2012.04.01 WCSA Season Open / Member Check Rides
This date may change slightly based on weather, airfield conditions, and/or any number of other factors.
News
Windy City Soaring has been in the news on several occasions. Click the links below to see a few of the articles recently written about our club.
