Dear Member, Please follow the link below to answer a few questions regarding the 2026 elections. Jerry and Drew thank you for your cooperation. Associate and student members are exempted. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE9_s4h7DH_0sO4aE756plv1clIWSunkREusJggSzzCk6OYA/viewform?usp=header
Mike Hanson instructor extraordinaire (have you seen his Subaru?!) Wayne Betts morning tow pilot (might be able to stay into the afternoon, TBD) Charles Flagg morning tow pilot (I let you discuss it with Wayne...) Jerry Pokrywka & Jacob Abramovich: Field Führer Marshals You guys should meet up at LISA Clubhouse by 9AM, make it count!!!
Brez will be your afternoon tow pilot; Pierre will be your morning tow pilot Brian Robey CFIG will make an apparition between 10:30 and 3:00pm sharp Mike Hanson to instruct all day (and if not Saturday he can do it on Sunday) (Between the 2 CFIGs, you could decide to take turn one at a time maybe?) Jacob A. to run the field AKA the "air boss", and make the proper hand gestures Anthony A. to be the assistant field manager or assistant to the field manager? Meet y'all at the LISA clubhouse by 10AM, check TAF here: https://metar-taf.com/metar/KHWV (students should come earlier to check the weather and preflight the gliders)
Minutes LISA General Membership Meeting August 16, 2025 9:00 AM Attendees: A Apicos, S Potestas, D Newitt, Pierre A-G, M Hanson Guests: Paul S, Joseph S first meeting for both Dmitrii K-B second meeting Please remember that Checks may be sent to Long Island Soaring Association 222 Grand Ave Shirley, NY 11967 Treasurer’s Report Brez and LISA App update New Business Power pilots are reminded to please use one log sheet for each month, blanks are in the clubhouse on the desk in the vertical organizer. Both Glider and Power logs books must be filled in legibly with all fields filled in. Thank you for your cooperation in this as accuracy makes Andrew’s, John’s and Mike's efforts a lot easier when doing the billing Please be vigilant when pulling/pushing the Pawnee and Super cub out of and into their hangers in order to avoid any damage to the Nav lights. Also, be sure the Super cub hanger doors are open completely. Drew and Jerry have agreed to serve on the election committee, elections to take place in January. The nominating committee is starting to do its work of putting together a slate of candidates for the next LISA election. The idea of having safety meetings at least once a year, whereby tow pilots, instructors, 172, would meet separately which would be followed by a general safety meeting was greeted with a positive reception The Cessna cowling needs repair. And the importance of pre and post flight checks was discussed Pilots were reminded to consider noise abatement restrictions when preflighting Wing swap has been completed and 2055T is awaiting its annual inspection. Maintenance costs were discussed, and the Board and membership should be aware that these costs may need to be examined as it pertains to our fee structure and dues. Annuals: 1-26 and 2-33B have been completed. The importance of ‘training up’ was discussed. All members are encouraged to continue with their fight training by adding commercial and instructor ratings, not to mention earring a tow pilot endorsement. All members please check and pay any balances. According to club rules, regulations and policy as stated in our handbook any member in arrears more than 60 days will have privileges suspended this will include access to the app. The LISA app now includes the ability to manage the up/down status of any aircraft, if a power plane is out of service all future bookings will be notified of the change. Additionally, a message will appear on the booking page. The next feature for the app is a club wide balance sheet for complete transparency of club finances with automated, monthly reports sent out to all members. This will also help us get a much better picture with respect to the exact operating cost of our equipment. Attention all Students, study materials, preflight worksheet, and logbooks are needed on the flight line before flight lessons can begin. The Simulator is up and running, X-plane and glider simulator available at $10/hr for members. A Checkout/Orientation will be needed before members will be able to use the simulator. A laminated instruction sheet will be available shortly. 2. Maintenance – Ryan !-26 and 2-33B annuals are complete We are waiting to schedule the 2-33A and 1-34 annuals. Craig reported that he has completed a second tail stand for N65918 Swapping the wing from 65918, in order to get the 2055T back into service has been completed thanks to all those that participated. Glider Captains have been selected extra special attention will be given to the glider. Gerry has agreed to adopt the 1-34, Jacob 1-26 John, our mechanic, suggested that we look at the Cessna at each 100 hours in order to find and address potential problems sooner The Cessna will be going in for annual shortly 4. Chief Pilot – Brian Power Pilots MUST Log Landings!! Accurately & Clearly! 1 month turnaround for landing fees handled by Mike Hanson, depart fee, clear, grass 5. Operations Officer Pierre Members should use the LISA app to schedule their intentions to fly. Also, they should check the app for the status of an operation before leaving for the airport. SSA Badges – Give Shawn dates of accomplishments Please remember to send Andrew a picture of the log sheet at the close of the operation, legible, completely filled in and accurate 6. Safety Board and at Large/Mike Attention all Students, study materials, preflight worksheet, and logbooks are needed on the flight line before flight lessons can begin. All vehicles are required to have a yellow safety light on when operating on the airport grounds. All students and new members are required to take the SSA wing runner Ground Handling | Soaring Society of America | Wing Runner Training course and be field trained by other club members on how to prepare and launch gliders into flight. See Joe Grossmann about scanning QR code (in the clubhouse) with your phone for SSA wing runner course. Take the course, pass the test, earn a badge. 7. Other/Old Business – Club mail is delivered to the side door and falls into a box. If you happen to see mail in the box, we ask that you Please Place the Mail in the top left draw of the desk. Thank you. 8. Good and Welfare None to report 9. Membership (Prospective members/Readings/Votes) Paul and Joseph had their first reading, both are interested in joining the club and earning their glider rating. Dmitrii had his second reading and is eligible for membership; he has taken more than the three introductory flights. Dmitrii is a rated glider pilot and power pilot and he is looking forward to earning his tow endorsement . Welcome Dmitrii. The meeting adjourned 10:05 am, a motion was made and seconded; all were in favor.
Dear Members, The September Newsletter is Available on the Homepage of Longislandsoaring.com. Enjoy! Many thanks to our Newsletter Editor Jerry. The September Meeting will pushed 1 week ahead to Saturday September 27th, at the clubhouse.