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Jan 26

"Remodeled" Lobby

From Ryan Polster: "You will notice that the lounge is a little different the next time that you see it. We had a jet blast incident on...

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Jan 18

Limited Operations Jan. 20-21

From Ryan Polster: "We have a no-fly Saturday this weekend. Sunday we will have limited operations. Students who have soloed can fly...

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Jan 11

No-fly Weekend (Jan. 13-14)

From Ryan Polster: "We have a no-fly weekend this weekend. I will attach a picture of our main door configuration today. Winds in...

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Jan 10

Wind Damage Update

More information and photos of the damage at MNZ are coming in. In this post are photos of Shane's hangar and his 172, both of which...

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Jan 9

Wind Damage at MNZ!

On January 8, 2024 we had strong winds to 79.4 MPH at the Hamilton Municipal Airport (source: Hamilton Herald-News). The airport and the...

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Sep 14, 2023

September 9th, 2023: Noah Solos!

Noah soloed this past weekend, and here he "endures" the traditional soaking administered by Gary Evans. Congrats, Noah, and put a smile...

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Sep 9, 2023

August 28th, 2023: Ashleigh Solos!

Another of our student pilots soloed today, and is seen here getting the traditional dunking given to pilots on their first solo. The...

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Sep 9, 2023

April 9th, 2023: Two New Glider Pilots!

Two of our members passed check rides on April 9th! Caleb French added a glider rating, and Ethan Aicklen got his Private Pilot License....

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Sep 9, 2023

April 9th, 2023: Elaine Polster is Our Newest Instructor!

Congratulations to Elaine for being our newest flight Instructor! Elaine is seen here being congratulated by her Dad Ryan and DPE Tony...

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Jun 28, 2022

June 25th, 2022: Ethan Solos!

Ethan Aicklen, a student pilot at Hamilton Soaring Club, soloed on June 25th, 2022! On hand were his wing runner dad Greg, his instructor...

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