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*January Towlines* Available Online** Get it here or check your email inbox. No more Towlines in the snail mail. Towlines link. posted on: Jan 9, 2012
CAF RAFFLE The Commemorative Air Force is holding a World War II Fantasy Flight Training Experience. There will be three winners who will attend Ground School together. The winning prize includes the following: 1) A replica World War II A-4 Flight Suit with a B-1 Flight Cap. 2) Primary flight training Grou ......continued... posted on: Oct 4, 2011
Soaring Society Magazine Please take the time to fill out this questionaire for the Soaring Society Magazine. Soaring Magazine Readership Survey In order to better serve members of the SSA, we need to know what you think of your magazine and journal, Soaring, whether it is fulfilling your needs and wishes and what ......continued... posted on: Sep 18, 2011
2011 - Driest year on record 2011 has been the driest year on record for the state of New Mexico. Read more at this link: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=abq&storyid=70557&source=0. posted on: Jul 11, 2011
NEW TOW RATES As of today, 1 April, the Club has voted in new rates (see below): ASC Tow Fees - Effective April 1, 2011 A. PATTERN TOW RATE = $17.00 a. Must be 1,400 foot or lower b. Release must be in the pattern c. Must be pre-declared before T/O d. Must be annotated in remarks section ......continued... posted on: Apr 1, 2011
2011 Board and Appointments The following peope were elected to the ASC Board during the Annual Meeting. President: Bob Hudson Vice President: Mary Hawkins Treasurer: Kimmine Pierce Secretary: Mark Hawkins Directors at Large: Jim Wier and Connie Buenafe Towlines: Mitch Hudson Chief Tow Pilot: Tim Hawkins Chief Inst ......continued... posted on: Dec 24, 2010
Information about Moriarty Airport Logistics Online All glider users at Moriarty are being asked to abide by the new letter that outlines how we move around the airport. The information can be found by clicking here. posted on: Jun 21, 2009
SPOT listing The SPOT listing link is now located at the right side of this front page to our website. Also, if you look around you will find that members are able to log in to members' section and keep their personal info up-to-date (including SPOT URL, not including address information) posted on: Apr 10, 2009
ASC Cross Country Guidelines Members, log in and then go to the miscellaneous member info page in the member's section to find the recently finalized document that describes safe altitudes and distances for local flights in club aircraft. Click here for a di ......continued... posted on: Jan 12, 2009

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Albuquerque Soaring Club (ASC), established in 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is currently headquartered at Moriarty Airport, Moriarty, New Mexico in the heart of the Estancia Valley, 35 miles east of Albuquerque. The club has approximately 70 active members, has two Piper Pawnee tow planes, five club ships including a Schweizer 2-33A, a Grob 103, a Schweizer 1-26E, a Libelle 201, and a Grob Astir, and has about 40 private ships ranging from 1-26s to ASW 27s. Moriarty boasts some of the finest year round soaring conditions in the United States, including 15 knot thermals to 22,000 ft, mountain wave to 34,000 ft, and orographic lift off the Manzano, Sandia, Ortiz, and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges. Many flights in excess of 250 miles are recorded each year. ASC has hosted two SSA Conventions in 1991 and 2000, the 1996 National Standard Class Championships, the 1995 and 2005 1-26 Association National Championships, and two Region 9 Championships. At the 1995 1-26 Championships, the highest contest speed ever recorded, 65 mph, over the longest task ever called, 138 mi., was set. Many pilots have achieved all their soaring diamonds out of Moriarty, including three in 1-26s. Moriarty airport is also the home the newly formed United States Southwest Soaring Museum, and has a commercial glider operation, Sundance Aviation. The principal mission of the Albuquerque Soaring Club is to: Promote the sport of soaring Provide the facilities necessary to allow Albuquerque area glider rated pilots the opportunity to soar Provide safe and reasonably priced equipment to it's members Provide ongoing training and education to it's members Provide for the growth of the ASC by recruiting and training new members Promote fellowship through club sponsored social events Be a "good neighbor" to the town of Moriarty and its residents ASC 50 Year History (presented at the Feb 2010 by Renny Rozzoni)

club information

Albuquerque Soaring Club (ASC), established in 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is currently headquartered at Moriarty Airport, Moriarty, New Mexico in the heart of the Estancia Valley, 35 miles east of Albuquerque. The club has approximately 70 active members, has two Piper Pawnee tow planes, five club ships including a Schweizer 2-33A, a Grob 103, a Schweizer 1-26E, a Libelle 201, and a Grob Astir, and has about 40 private ships ranging from 1-26s to ASW 27s.

Moriarty boasts some of the finest year round soaring conditions in the United States, including 15 knot thermals to 22,000 ft, mountain wave to 34,000 ft, and orographic lift off the Manzano, Sandia, Ortiz, and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges. Many flights in excess of 250 miles are recorded each year.

ASC has hosted two SSA Conventions in 1991 and 2000, the 1996 National Standard Class Championships, the 1995 and 2005 1-26 Association National Championships, and two Region 9 Championships. At the 1995 1-26 Championships, the highest contest speed ever recorded, 65 mph, over the longest task ever called, 138 mi., was set. Many pilots have achieved all their soaring diamonds out of Moriarty, including three in 1-26s.

Moriarty airport is also the home the newly formed United States Southwest Soaring Museum, and has a commercial glider operation, Sundance Aviation.

The principal mission of the Albuquerque Soaring Club is to:

Promote the sport of soaring
Provide the facilities necessary to allow Albuquerque area glider rated pilots the opportunity to soar
Provide safe and reasonably priced equipment to it's members
Provide ongoing training and education to it's members
Provide for the growth of the ASC by recruiting and training new members
Promote fellowship through club sponsored social events
Be a "good neighbor" to the town of Moriarty and its residents

ASC 50 Year History (presented at the Feb 2010 by Renny Rozzoni)