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Introduction to the Club Archives (Downloads)

The Club Archives is a very exciting feature of our club's website—it is the location of all the latest club information, as well as back issues of the popular club newsletter: The Dust Devil Tribune.  In addition, you will soon be able to research many popular topics in our Online Instruction Reference section, and browse many club photographs!  Be sure to check this page often—it will be updated frequently!

 

Club Brochure and Membership Application

 

Club Manuals

El Paso Soaring Society By-Laws: The document which governs the El Paso Soaring Society.

El Paso Soaring Society Operating Procedures: This document has not yet been approved by the Board of Directors.

 

Club Newsletters

Back issues of the Dust Devil Tribune:

Winter, 2008

  • Eight Club Members Climb in the Wave
  • What is the Mountain Wave?
  • When Can We Soar the Mountain Wave?
  • The Skew-T Chart
  • Analyzing the Skew-T
  • Long-Range Wave Forecasting
  • Waves Have a Mind of Their Own
  • How To Climb in the Wave
  • Climb Safely and Legally
  • Earning Badges and Breaking Records
  • Weather Resources

Fall, 2007

  • Another Summer Season
  • The Parachute is your Friend
  • Landing Technique
  • Air Traffic Control Update
  • The Perfect Storm

March & April, 2007

  • Productive Winter
  • Club Projects Update
  • Headwinds During Approach
  • Caring for Glider Batteries
  • Winch Design Project

January & February, 2007

  • The Mountain Wave is Here!
  • Administrative and Financial Update
  • A Great Year Ahead!
  • Christmas Banquet

November & December, 2006

  • The Wave is Coming!
  • Campaign Promises
  • Treasurer's Update
  • UTEP Winch Design Team
  • Gliders are People Too!
  • Top 10 List
  • New Runway Edge Risk
  • Christmas Banquet

September & October, 2006

  • This Crazy Weather
  • New Club Treasurer
  • Anxiety and Piloting, Part 3
  • Visit to a Glider Factory

July & August, 2006

  • Saving Money on Aero Tows
  • Club Member Accomplishments
  • Anxiety and Piloting, Part 2
  • Caring for Club Equipment
  • A Demo Story
  • Newsletter Contributions

May & June, 2006

  • Flight to Alamogordo
  • Anxiety and Piloting, Part 1
  • Club Projects
  • Schweizer 1-26 is Sold
  • Club Member Incentives
  • Morning Pattern Tows
  • Bi-Annual Flight Reviews
  • Memorial Day Cookout

March & April, 2006

  • What the Future Holds
  • Improve Safety
  • Cut Costs and Grow Revenues
  • Aero Tow Alternatives
  • Improve the Product
  • The SGS 1-26 is for Sale
  • Club Member Accomplishments

January & February, 2006

  • Mountain Wave Season
  • What is so Cool About the Wave
  • How the Wave Works
  • Forecasting the Wave
  • Climbing in the Wave
  • Wave Training
  • Weather Resources
  • Busting into Prison

November & December, 2005

  • Soaring in France
  • Beyond Thermals
  • Soaring the Ridge
  • Soaring Mountain Waves
  • Mountain Soaring at Home
  • It's All Attitude
  • Christmas Party
  • Duo Discus X in El Paso

September & October, 2005

  • Instruction in High Demand
  • Introducing Jerry Sheppard
  • Letter from the President
  • Flying the Grob 102, part 2
  • Changes in Tow and Demo Fees

July & August, 2005

  • Nimbus 4's Visit El Paso
  • American Safari
  • Soaring in France
  • Mountain Wave Soaring
  • President's Letter
  • Flying the Grob 102, part 1
  • Club Projects

May & June, 2005

  • Competing at Your Own Pace
  • See You Software
  • Summer Cookouts
  • Happy Just to Get Home
  • Letter from the President
  • Flight Reviews
  • Badges and Records
  • Fly the Grob 102

March & April, 2005 (The date on the newsletter incorrectly says 2004)

  • Annual Meeting with ATC
  • What Soaring is All About
  • Mountain Wave Flight
  • Tow Plane Update
  • President's Letter
  • Flying When it is Windy, part 2
  • Soaring Season is Here
  • Club News
  • Club Projects

January & February, 2005

  • New Club Glider
  • Tow Plane Returns
  • Winching Alternative
  • Club Projects
  • Soaring Cross Country
  • President's Letter
  • Flying When it is Windy, part 1
  • Cold, Overcast Days

November & December, 2004

  • New Club Leadership
  • Tow Plane Update
  • Two Tow Planes?!
  • President's Letter
  • Wave Soaring
  • Annual Christmas Dinner
  • Eagle's Nest Renovation

No October newsletter was issued in 2004

September, 2004

  • TJ's Visit to the East Coast
  • Towplane Status
  • Labor Day Cookout
  • Thermals, part 4
  • Horizon City's New Airport
  • How to Join Our Club
  • Club Officer's Meeting

 

For more information, please e-mail us at: info@elpasosoaring.org
 
Updated: December 5, 2007