June 6, 2021
I was approached by a surprise visit from Marilyn, the daughter of the late Geoff Horwood. Marilyn went solo in the Kookaburra back in the day, after being winch launched, most often to a mere 500ft, barley enough altitude to join a circuit she said. I showed her some pictures from her Mum Pat now …
June 6, 2021
An early start to the day had the hangar doors open by 9:30am, with the tractor and pie cart loaded and setup on 26, with a 5-7kt breeze from the NW. before Kent had arrived to tow for the afternoon. Patrick and Wayne focused on ground schooling in the briefing room covering the various attitudes …
May 23, 2021
Saturday the the 22nd of May commenced with a flight briefing at 10:30 a.m. followed by organising the ASK-21 for some training flights with Wayne and Patrick, together with the Duo and the Discus. Art strapped himself in Hotel Papa and Moss Potter and Peter Robinson launched The Duo, Allen taking times and running wings …
May 19, 2021
On Saturday 15th May, Waikerie hosted 7 members from Murray Bridge Gliding Club to assist them with spin training. We gave training to 6 of the visitors – some who required this exercise towards getting their Biennial Flight Review (BFR) and others as part of their pre-solo training syllabus. In all 8 flights were done …
May 14, 2021
last Sunday 9th May would have been the perfect opportunity to go for the Winter Trophy (Longest flight in the winter season, 1 May to 31 August ), with east/west streets lining up for as far as the eye could see, and bases at around 5000ft.
May 14, 2021
Saturday 8th posed the perfect day to hone the skills and develop valuable experience under the watchful eye of the instructor Craig Vinall. with light winds and very little convection the skies offered smooth conditions for Wayne Collins to work on the Tow behind Lloyd’s Pawnee, circuit planning, descending & landing, well done guys.
May 14, 2021
Saturday 1st saw a transformation of the Bellman hangar that had to be seen to be believed, followed by the record breaking car show in town, and as the “official….” club caretaker for the two days, I witnessed coloured lights together with a toe tapping rhythm of 50’s music being played by the band and …
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 …
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Waikerie,5330
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