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.
Events
March 27, 2010 - Annual Members Meeting / Safety Meeting
April 3, 2010 - Assembly & Soaring Season Begins (Weather Permitting)
May 29-31, 2010 - 3rd Annual Sky Soaring Memorial Day Weekend SSI Contest
Two Classes : Beginner's and Advanced. Sign up now!
Great introduction to contest flying especially for 1st time contest pilots.
Contact: Geoff Weck (815) 354-4611 C (815) 344-2920 H
weck@mc.net
June ?, 2010 - WCSA Members Fly Week / Days (To Be Announced)
August 7, 2010 - Corn Roast - Need we say more?
November 6, 2010 - Chili Fest - Already a legend!
November 20-21, 2010 - Disassembly & Winter Shutdown
January TBA, 2011 - Awards Banquet
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.
