FAASTeam Webinar 10/29/26 — Katelyn Erthal
A member recommended the following webinar for our membership… if you’re unfamiliar with the FAASTeam, great free resource to expand your aviation knowledge. Often includes giveaways (flight bags, online ground school subscriptions, etc.) and WINGS credit to be used towards BFRs, and more. Highly recommend! "AOPA Presents Flying Clubs 101" Topic: How to Make Flying Clubs More Safe, Accessible, and Affordable On Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 15:00 Eastern Standard Time Select Number: EA07147078 Description: One hour webinar about how flying clubs can thrive while promoting safety, pilot proficiency, camaraderie, and affordable access to flying. One of the best tools to foster a strong safety culture is the FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program. In this session, we'll show how your club can leverage WINGS to promote ongoing proficiency, encourage members to fly more often, and maybe even reduce insurance cost. All while keeping flying fun and affordable. You'll learn practical ways to incorporate WINGS activities into club operations, organize group events around WINGS credits, and turn safety training into a fun, social part of club life. Safer Pilots, more flying, and less cost. That's a win-win. To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=147078. The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Weekend Ops ON 10/23/26 — Katelyn Erthal
Weekend Ops are on! Lots of interest on Saturday and lighter staffing Sunday. Low wind weekend, take advantage and come out to the field! See you at 9am both Saturday and Sunday at the clubhouse.
Annual Holiday Party 10/23/26 — Katelyn Erthal
We’re excited to invite you and your loved ones to the Long Island Soaring Association’s Annual Holiday Party. Join us for a fun evening of good food, great company, and a chance to celebrate with our soaring community. Event Details * Date: Friday, January 29, 2027 * Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM * Location: Shandon Court * Address: 115 East Main Street, East Islip, NY 11730 * Parking: Available on premises Dinner & Pricing Enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner, with soft drinks, coffee, and tea included. * Adults: $67 per person * Children: $28 per child A cash bar is available downstairs for anyone interested in additional beverages. RSVP by Friday, January 22, 2027 Please RSVP to Mike Hanson or Katelyn Erthal by the deadline so we can finalize our headcount. Be sure to include the number of adults and children attending. Loved ones are warmly invited, so bring your family and join us for a wonderful evening together! We look forward to seeing everyone there and celebrating the LISA community! Blue skies, Long Island Soaring Association Board
LISA OPS Sunday OCT 18 10/17/26 — Pierre-Alban Grellet-Aumont
Andrew will instruct, Pierre will tow Meet at 9am at the LiSA Clubhouse Jacob will run the line and the logs
Sunday Ops GO 10/17/26 — Katelyn Erthal
Sunday ops are on! Meet at LISA clubhouse at 9AM. Pierre will tow, Andrew will instruct, and Jacob will be the field manager. See you there!
October Monthly Meeting 10/14/26 — Katelyn Erthal
Reminder that our next monthly meeting will be Saturday, October 17th at 9am. This meeting will be in person only at the clubhouse, hosted by Andrew. See you there!
LISA OPS SATURDAY IN ON 10/09/26 — Pierre-Alban Grellet-Aumont
Meet at LiSA clubhouse at 9AM (or call from the airport front desk) Wayne will tow, Andrew Apicos and Shawn J Simms will instruct; Jacob will be the field manager, line boss or Launch Uber-Marshall. Check out the weather for the weekend, you want to fly Saturday!
Work Party Recap + Sunday Ops Cancelled 10/03/26 — Katelyn Erthal
HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to support our work party earlier today. We were blessed with great company, great food, and great weather! Significant strides were made with our clubhouse refresh, giving the fleet showers, and tons of tire changes. Unfortunately, our post-BBQ operation was marred by a tow plane grounding, but at least we had Drew's blondies! Sunday Ops will be cancelled as our maintenance team works towards restoring the tow plane to operational status. Looking forward to seeing you all out on the line soon! :)