Search ... Home About NISC Reference Links Contact Us Calendar Saturday, September 25th Annual Pig Roast for members and their families. This is an outside activity and doesn't require any flying unless a member wants to fly. Social distancing and other risk mitigation procedures will be in effect. News and Announcements September, 2021 Charity Rides Day has been canceled due to concerns about COVID19 and the Delta variant May 30, 2020 COVID-19 Special Operating Rules CGC Members, please review and follow these special operating rules during the COVID-19 pandemic: Chicago Glider Club Operating Rules for Phase 3 Health Screening of COVID-19 Symptoms Where We Fly Our members fly on weekends throughout the Northern Illinois soaring season, and on weekdays whenever one of our many tow pilot members is available to tow. Typical cross-country routes from CGC go from northwest to south from Minooka, away from Lake Michigan and the Class B & C airspace. The longest recorded flight from CGC was 435 miles free distance by Harold Jensen in April 1962. This was accomplished in a plywood "floater" sailplane, Harold was an excellent pilot as well. Tracking CGC gliders can be tracked on these sites: Glidernet GliderRADAR (clicking on Minooka opens a menu with further options including coverage) GlideAndSeek GliderTracker (zooming in and clicking on ‘Minooka’ will provide further options including OGN range) See 'Club Flight Log' under the 'Membership' menu when logged into the site. Soaring in Northern Illinois The Chicago Glider Club has an active membership of about 80 pilots involved in all aspects of the sport, from instruction through to participation in local, Regional and National soaring contests. Founded in 1953, we own and manage all of our facilities: our grass runway, hangars and clubhouse were all constructed - and are now maintained - by dedicated and highly proficient members who take pride in the club. We own a fleet of high quality sailplanes and towplanes that provide economical soaring to club members; many members also own their own sailplanes and base them at the CGC gliderport. You are here: Home Latest Articles Training Weather FC - Saturday Weather FC - Sunday Chicago Glider Club Apparel and Accessories Membership Fees and Charges Login Form Username Password Remember Me Log in Forgot your username? Forgot your password? Back to Top © 2021 Chicago Glider Club