December 16, 2009
Our newest trainee tug pilot On Sunday 13th December at Waikerie our newest trainee tug pilot was seen familiarising himself with the cockpit of the tug, all strapped in and ready to go, only one problem he cannot reach the starter switch, or the pedals and a few other minor things…. He was Hamish Robinson …
November 9, 2009
The 31st of October looked pretty promising, with a trough bringing good Cu conditions to Waikerie. Of course, as usual the Cu were everywhere but near the airfield, which was in a blue hole about 10km radius. As the day looked to be a good one I loaded the LS4 with 4 tubs of water …
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. …
October 2, 2009
The October issue of “Out of the Blue”, the club newsletter, is here (PDF, 210 kB). Coming events – Everything Aeronautical, Performance Week and the Multiclass competition. Proposed Cross Country Course in December. Canopy care, member news. Thanks Greg!
September 6, 2009
Saturday 5th September provided for another great days gliding at Waikerie. Following the completion of the annual Form 2 of the AS K21, and with Greg Jackson crewing the Tug, the ’21 was test-flown by Craig Vinall and John Hudson, before John had an hour or so in it solo. The conditions started with weak …
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 …
July 27, 2009
Saturday 25th July presented with a cold northerly breeze. The gliders were prepared with several pilots eager to fly. Bill Mudge was the rostered Instructor and John Hudson in the Tug and runway 26 the elected runway. Slowly the temperatire increased – 16 degrees and 400 Ft, 17 degrees and 5000 Ft. After a delay …
July 17, 2009
The 48th Australian Multi Class National Gliding Championships will be held at Waikerie aerodrome South Australia commencing Monday 4th January through to Friday 15th January 2010. First practice day will be Monday 4th January. Waikerie Gliding Club with the support of SAGA will host the competition. Waikerie is approximately 174km via the Sturt Highway from …
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June 24, 2009
The phone went at 13.00. “Are you looking out to the north west?” It was Brocky. “Yes I can see’em. I’ll get back to you a bit later”. Later came and on the way back up to the airfield I rang Brocky, “Are you free this afternoon? I’m on my way up to the hangar.” …
June 22, 2009
On Sunday morning (14 June 2009) the appearance of Allen on his quad bike, with the ASW20 in tow, brought members armed with cameras from various parts of the complex to form a procession to the 02 gravel take off point. The previous evening he had said that, if we were interested, he would give …
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Waikerie, 5330
South Australia
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Waikerie,5330
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