Club Information
General Information

The Orange County Soaring Association (OCSA is a local chapter of the Soaring Society of America (SSA).  OCSA is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide soaring instruction (beginning to advanced), equipment and facilities for Association members and their  families, and to promote soaring as a safe and FUN sport.

Club Aircraft

Our fleet currently includes the following aircraft.

Manuals	PW-5 N982PD Status: Not available as of 6/29/08 Undergoing paint restoration at Hemet-Ryan Annual inspection valid through: June 30, 2009 Wing span: 44' 1" Aspect ratio: 17.8 Net weight: 408 lbs Max flying weight: 661 lbs Max glide ratio: 33:1 Min sink speed: 126'/min Min speed: 45 mph Max. air speed: 132 mph
Manuals	Grob G-103 Twin Astir N158SS Status: Not available as of 6/29/08 Awaiting annual inspection at Tehachapi Annual inspection valid through: May 31, 2008 Wing span: 57.4' Length: 26.6' Height: 5.25' Wing area: 191.6 sq. ft. Empty weight: 882 lbs Payload: 551 lbs Gross weight: 1433 lbs Max. wing loading: 7.48 lbs./sq. ft. Max. air speed: 135 knots Maximum L/D: 37 @ 51 knots Minimum sink: 2.0 fps @ 41 knots
Manuals	Blanik L-13 N82756 Status: Available for use at Hemet-Ryan Annual inspection valid through: October 31, 2008 Wing span: 53' 1 3/4" Aspect ratio: 13.7 Net weight: 644 lbs Max flying weight: 1102 lbs Max glide ratio: 28:1 Min sink speed: 162'/min Min speed (flaps extended): 34 mph Max dive speed: 157 mph
(Photo coming soon. It looks just like N82756. Even the same color paint!) Manuals	Blanik L-13 N25BS Status: Available for use at Hemet-Ryan Annual inspection valid through: Wing span: 53' 1 3/4" Aspect ratio: 13.7 Net weight: 644 lbs Max flying weight: 1102 lbs Max glide ratio: 28:1 Min sink speed: 162'/min Min speed (flaps extended): 34 mph Max dive speed: 157 mph

Winch

Gehrlein single-drum winch Plymouth 389 8-cylinder engine Torqueflight transmission 6,000 ft of 3/16th" Amsteel plasma rope

Clubhouse

Our clubhouse is a great place to hang out. It's equipped with 2 bunk beds, a meeting room, and a refrigerator with cold drinks and popcorn.

Directions

Club operations are conducted at the Hemet-Ryan airport in Hemet, CA (N33 44.187, W117 01.040).

From the CA60: Use the I215 South to Highway 74 East. Go 9 miles east on 74 to Warren Rd. Turn South/Right on Warren, go one half mile to a left on Whittier Ave. which is really just our driveway. There is a sign saying "Sailplane Enterprises" and a large factory building at the corner. Ask for the OCSA.

From the CA91: Use CA91 East to CA60 East. Then follow the directions above.

From the San Diego area: Follow the I5 North to Winchester Rd./Highway 79 North right turn (not the 79 South) to Highway 74 East. Then g a few miles to Warren Rd. and follow the directions above.