April 16, 2021
Overall a great weekend to be had by all, 9 Gliders tasked over 3 days Friday, Saturday and Sunday. with Patrick in XX, Craig in VNL, Bill commanding the Duo DDH with John in the back, Haidyn in LPI, XOK piloted by Adam and HP the Discus piloted by Sid, ZZ with David, NBE with …
April 15, 2021
An early start setting up with our new student Wayne Collins, proved to be an invaluable day dealing with a 25-30kt South Westerly, Bill located the pie cart on the threshold of two zero, returning to tow the ASK21 to the launch point, the gusty conditions warranted 2 wing walkers, Wayne and Rodney, while Lloyd …
March 30, 2021
When I personaly attend for the Saturday club flying, I generally fly PAA up on friday afternoon and settle in for the weekend, unlocking the members kitchen toilets and the clubroom, making sure my OUDIE is fully charged, snacks established in the members kitchen and my dorm room is all nice and cosy. Then comes …
March 26, 2021
last Saturday proved to be a great success welcoming our new member Wayne Collins who enjoyed an AEF (Air Experience Flight) so much that he signed up and commenced his training on Saturday March 20th 2021, Congratulations to Wayne and we wish you all the best. Together with Bill Mudge, John Spronk and Rodney we …
February 8, 2021
What a week, after I attended the coaching week, an event that’s a “must do” for all pilots proposing to fly cross country…..the next great step in soaring, I found my self sticking around to see how the serious guys do it. Not only was the experience fascinating, this gave me the opportunity to meet …
September 16, 2020
The day was not as predictable as conventional analysis would suggest. Many of the forecast models showd different and contradictory data. In the end Q did form in the northern parts of Victoria.
September 16, 2020
We’ve had three flying days since the lockdown was eased. Winter flying isn’t like summer flying, but it has its moments.
September 16, 2020
The club now has a beautiful Duo Discus in its fleet. This glider was refurbished by Morgy’s Glider Works, and its finish might be better now than when it left the factory.
November 3, 2009
On Friday 23rd October, John Ridge towed the AS K21 trailer to Waikerie to allow the glider to be fitted. No work was possible that weekend, with a large influx of visitors for “Everything Aeronautical”. Twenty six aircraft flew in – many just for the day and 50 stayed on for dinner on Saturday evening. …
August 18, 2009
On Saturday morning 15th August, I had the opportunity to experience for the first time the AS W20 “Tri-jet”. With full fuel and the glider DI’d, Allen towed KYA to the threshold of Rny 02. While conditions were not ideal, with a north-westerly breeze – and a slight cross-wind, we prepared for take-off. Each engine was …
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