Soaring; the art and science of gliding in pictures.
The Omaha Soaring Club operates out of Blair Municipal Airport, Nebraska USA. I was able to photograph the club at play with their kind permission. Here is a selection of some photographs depicting the club at play; an amazing recreational sports!
The tow aircraft, Piper PA 25 Pawnee soaring with the tow rope dangling from the tail
The tow aircraft, Piper PA 25 Pawnee soaring with the tow rope dangling from the tail
The tow aircraft, Piper PA-25 Pawnee soaring with the tow rope dangling from the tail
The tow aircraft, Piper PA-25 Pawnee; the nose and wings
The tow aircraft, Piper PA-25 Pawnee from the side
The tow aircraft, Piper PA-25 Pawnee ; the pilot disembarking and the tow rope being inspected
one of the gliders LET L-33 being towed back to base after a flight
Close up of the LET L-33 glider showing the cockpit and the bubble canopy.
The cockpit and the controls of the LET L-33 aircraft
The cockpit of the LET L-33 glider with the bubble canopy opened
Close up of the cockpit
Close up of the pedals of the LET L-33 glider
Soaring glider coming in to land; spoilers are up
Glider on the grass with two members watching with interest
Close inspection of the cockpit of the LET L-33 aircraft
Inspecting the seat belt of the LET L-33 glider
Trying out the pedals and control of the glider
The spoiler of the glider
The checklist before a flight on the LET L-33 aircraft
Towing the twin seat LET L-23 Super Blanik aircraft back to base after a flight
The tow aircraft Piper PA-25 Pawnee with the tow rope
The tow aircraft Piper PA-25 Pawnee and the Super Blanik glider preparing to take flight
Lift off; the tow aircraft and glider off to a good start
Soaring combo; tow aircraft and glider are airborne
The combo in the air
The wing resting on a wheel
The Piper PA-25 Pawnee returning to base after a flight
The Piper PA-25 Pawnee at rest
The tow rope positioned at the tail of the tow aircraft
Close up of the nose and propeller of the Piper PA-25 Pawnee
LET L-23 glider coming in to land after a flight
The spoiler and flaps of the glider in action as it lands
It is touchdown; the glider on the ground after a flight
The LET L-23 being towed back to base after a flight
Close up of the side and bubble canopy of the LET L-23 Super Blanik aircraft with two pilots inside
The connector at the end of the tow rope
High resolution images are available at
More information about the Omaha Soaring Club at
www.Omahasoaring.org
