Bay Area Soaring Associates (BASA)

The DG-1000 was disassembed this morning and cannot be flown until the wheel brake cable is re-attached and tested. Haven is planning to look at it as soon as weather and time permit.
Until then, the DG-1000 is grounded.

From Harry:
The ballast box cover on the DG-1000 has been replaced and the glider is back in service. Thanks to Darryl Ramm for his efforts to get this quickly resolved.
From from the Maintenance Chairman (Matt Gillis):
The tail ballast box weight retainer/cover plate is installed. It should be noted that the pin that engages […]

After the January meeting discussion, Harry has revised the proposed new reservation policy. Please have a look over it and pass along any feedback.
Thanks.

The second Bugle of 2006 is now on-line. It includes:

Wave Camp Update from Hans
Several DG-1000 reminders and new items
Battery charging updates
A few more position statements on the fleet upgrade options

Also, the 2006 Calendar has been updated.
Enjoy.

From Jonathan Hughes:
The cover for the tail ballast weights was lost in flight today (Sunday) while Jeremy and Darryl were flying so the DG-1000 is grounded until a new one can be obtained. The bushing for the top bracket attached to the glider apparently fell out which caused the cover to fall off. We will […]

Hans has begun planning for the 2006 BASA Wave Camp in Minden, Nevada. The camp is scheduled to run from April 7th - 16th.
See his BASA Wave Camp site for more details, including a participant list, schedule, lodging recommendations, and more.