The Texas Soaring Association (TSA) is a non-profit corporation devoted to motorless flight. Established in 1947, the club is located 15 minutes south of Midlothian, Texas, which is itself at the southern edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The club is maintained and operated by the voluntary efforts of its more than 200 members. The club operates from its own airfield and owns six single and four two-place sailplanes, plus four Pawnee towplanes. TSA operates year round on most flyable Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The club also operates on an unscheduled basis on other weekdays when the flying weather is really good!
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ATTENTION ALL ELIGIBLE MEMBERS / LINE CHIEF DUTY WILL BE ASSIGNED SOON
A big THANK YOU to those who have already signed up for their two (2) required Line Chief duty dates. However, there are multiple weekend dates in June, July, and August that do not currently have Line Chiefs. For those members eligible for Line Chief duty and who have not yet signed up for their duty dates, please review the Line Chief duty list by logging in to the TSA website, pick your two (2) duty dates and sign up/register.
Within a few weeks, I will begin assigning dates to eligible members who have not selected and registered for their duty dates. It makes my job a lot easier if you will take a few minutes and sign up...NOW!
Thanks in advance for doing your part to help keep TSA a fun and safe operation.
Wally Scott, TSA Chief Line Chief
Safety Meeting Makeup
There will be a Safety Meeting Makeup on Saturday, April 28th at 0930. The meeting will last until 1100, or a bit after. This will be the second makeup held. If you need your Soaring Card, and didn’t make the original meeting, or the makeup earlier this month, try and make it on the 28th. If you cannot fit it in, there will be another one in May - date to be determined, and I hope that the one in May will be the last one. We were not able to get the original meeting videoed, so no CD. Perhaps next year.
Please contact me via email if you plan on attending the meeting on Apr 28th. Plan on bringing the following credentials:
• 2011 Soaring Season Card - if available
• License (Private or above) - Glider and/or Tow Pilot
• Note: License must be plastic. If not, advise member to contact Feds
to acquire plastic before Soaring Card can be issued.
• Medical - Tow Pilots only - current for Private privileges.
• Logbook - Check following:
• Current BFR (Private or above) - if not current, write on card “member
must have BFR prior to flying as PIC”
• 1 tow as glider PIC within past 90 days - if not, write on card, “Member
must have dual flight before flying as PIC.”
• Student pilot -
• Student pilot certificate issued after 3/31/2010 - if not, advise
member that certificate has expired. Do not sign off as PIC for any
glider.
- Private Glider Owner - Copy of Proof of Insurance (keep copy)
Conrad M. "Casey" Kay
817-467-7293
cell 817-366-1173
Learn to Soar FAST!
What is the FAST program?
The FAST program gives you the opportunity to get a taste of what soaring is all about. It is a program that offers you an introductory lesson in flying a glider, during which you will handle the controls of the aircraft under the guidance of an FAA certificated glider flight instructor.
Who is this for?
The FAST program is geared towards you! If you've ever watched a hawk gliding effortlessly in the sky and wondered what that experience must be like then now is the time to try soaring! This is a sport that attracts individuals from all walks of life and of all ages, and is a great activity for the whole family. The FAST program experience also makes a great gift.
How does the FAST program work?
It's easy and fast! To buy a FAST program lesson voucher at the SSA online store click here. Then call a participating soaring operation to schedule your lesson. You can also order your FAST package by calling 1-575-392-1177 during normal business hours to receive your voucher by fax.
Take a Glider Flight
Take a glider ride at Texas Soaring Association in a ASK-21 two place glider. Click below to view the video.
Club Gliders
Club Tow Planes
TSA Airfield
TSA Clubhouse
