August 27, 2011
The August issue of “Out of the Blue”, the club newsletter, is here (PDF, 770 kB). Report on the AGM, new constitution accepted, thoughts about future directions. AS K21 refinish, events next summer, an innovative spin kit.
May 3, 2011
AGM and Awards Presentation, Saturday 14 May 2011 0900 hrs: Training Panel meeting 1030 hrs: Daily Briefing. It will be a great flying day, so be there early. 1100 hrs: Flying 1600 hrs: WGC AGM. Welcome some past members and participate in the Club Constitution update. 1730 hrs: Drinks at the bar 1830 hrs: Dinner …
January 4, 2010
Saturday 26th December 09 Boxing day – I finish packing the car and a couple of hours drive to Waikerie; arriving around 10:30 it is very quiet. Within a few hours the gang had arrived including many of the performance week participants. If you were in orbit you could look down and we would appear …
January 3, 2010
It may seem things have been quiet, but it’s quiet only on this news page. Everyone at Waikerie has been busy flying and preparing for more flying. Coaching Week has finished. Wednesday was a big day with great gliding weather – I was told “everyone did a 300 or 500 km flight”. Then there was …
January 4, 2009
Coaching Week at Waikerie is over for another year, with the final day made of of a “Canopy Care” session conducted by Ian Linke and a 300 Km task Waikerie – Peebinga – Lindsay River – Waikerie,which coincided with the prctice day for the SA State Competition. Good conditions were experienced for this final day, …
December 31, 2008
Wednesday 31 December 2008 Performance week has been a huge success. We have had very good weather; not hot 10,000ft days, but good 5,000 ft cu days with not more than 30 C max with close spaced reliable lift. There have been no days cancelled and all but one or two aircraft have been around …
January 12, 2008
Performance coaching week has wound up with another terrific dinner put on by the Hudsons – what a way to celebrate your birthday Jean. Lots of speeches of appreciation for all those that helped make the week such a great success. Thanks to David Conway for his sterling work and overall involvement in the running …
January 11, 2008
Not a lot has been said about the events of performance week (Bernard prefers coaching the week) so here are a few points of interest. Saturday the 5th a trough arrived over the ranges to the West this offered the Waikerie pilots an opportunity not to be missed, out to Blanchetown to contact the frontal …
January 10, 2008
The SAGA Coaching Week has been running here since Sunday. Bernard Eckey has been organising this: we have about 15 gliders and crews visiting to take part, as well as several Waikerie members. Adelaide Soaring Club has lent a tug, which is very helpful in the middle of the day when everybody wants to launch …
January 9, 2008
Around 35 pilots – with a wide range of experience – gathered at Waikerie for “Coaching Week” on Saturday 5th January 2008. Among the pilots were a number of Coaches, led by Bernard Eckey, with special guest Coach, Ingo Renner. Harry and Wendy Medlicott also arrived with the Ventus. Coaching Week is aimed at developing …
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