Winter flying
September 16, 2020
Winter flying
We’ve had three flying days since the lockdown was eased. Winter flying isn’t like summer flying, but it has its moments.
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The Duo Discus is here!
September 16, 2020
The Duo Discus is here!
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.
Trailer Fitting
November 3, 2009
Trailer Fitting
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. …
AS W20 Tri-Jet
August 18, 2009
AS W20 Tri-Jet
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 …
Working Bee
June 14, 2009
Working Bee
Thanks to those who attended the Working Bee on Saturday – Greg Jackson, Mark Morgan, Peter Paine, Ron Brock, Graham Francis, Allen Hudson, Grant Hudson, Craig Vinall, Bill Mudge, David Lawley, Tony Edge and Mark Mortimer. Several important jobs were completed – David Lawley tidied up the wiring to the Data Projector and Wireless Access …
Performance Week Update
December 31, 2008
Performance Week Update
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 …
Busy days at Waikerie
December 28, 2008
Busy days at Waikerie
We’ve just run the first day of SAGA Performance Week at Waikerie. There over 20 gliders and about 40 glider pilots here. We’re flying every day for the next two weeks. Several of our Japanese members are here, and after passing their check flights, have been flying the Duo Discus and single seaters. It was …
What an outstanding flying day.
December 8, 2008
What an outstanding flying day.
SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER John Ridge didn’t mention that he went solo today (again after a long break). Congratulations John. Let us all know what it was like. But wait there is more. Jim Townsend also went solo in a glider. He has many power hours; so really a second solo also. A red letter day …
Sunday 8th December 08
December 8, 2008
Sunday 8th December 08
I know this was published on the chat list but I thought it would be good to include todays posts for future reference. Jet Hi All, Today at Waikerie we did 24 launches, 2 people went solo, 2 conversion’s to the LS4 and 2 first flights in the Duo Discus. The weather was 25 degrees …
Everything Aeronautical
October 28, 2008
Everything Aeronautical
Everything Aeronautical was staged at Waikerie during the weekend 25th and 26th October – unfortunately with a weather forecast which did not excite a lot of people – 39 degrees and strong northerly winds. Fortunately the weather was not as severe as forecast, either in terms of temperature or wind strength. The Sport Aircraft Club …
