September 27, 2008
On Thursday 25th September, Waikerie Gliding Club again participated in the Riverland High School Sports Expo, where students from various Riverland high schools are provided the opportunity to participate in a sport they would not normally do. Eleven students visited the Waikerie Gliding Club: Matthew Chapple (Berri), Kloey Thiele (Lyrup), Bradley McKay (Waikerie), Josh Lindo …
September 24, 2008
Committee gearing up for Everything Aeronautical, nominations for club trophies, come fly the ASK21. Here’s the newsletter (PDF, 82 kB) Greg Jackson
September 7, 2008
Sunday (31 August 2008) was certainly a great day both for the club and me personally. After the long wait, delays and frustration of shipping, I finally got the chance to fly my new glider. Nerves prior to the ground roll became calm as soon as the controls took effect and I realized that it …
September 7, 2008
Yesterday, Sunday 31 August 2008 saw two “new” sailplanes in the sky at Waikerie, the Club’s AS K21 – VH-WKI – and Craig’s new AS G29 – VH-VNL (the rego almost says Vinall doesn’t it). While the weather wasn’t the best – a strong westerly wind straight down runway 26 and a cloud base of …
August 24, 2008
Good evening Just thought you would like to know the ASK 21 is in Allans hanger undergoing certification and after some identification lettering and weight and balance should fly tomorrow Sunday 24th August 08. Craig’s ASW 29 will fly next weekend when Morgy has completed form 2. Lots happening around the club; winter activities – …
August 22, 2008
The Club’s K21 is in Adelaide, out of the container, and into the hands of club members. Craig Vinall’s AS G29 is here too. The gliders have now travelled to Waikerie, where they will be be inspected before they fly. More photos
July 16, 2008
Shipping The shipping container with Craig’s AS G29 and the Club’s AS K21 was closed up at the Schleicher factory in Germany on 26th June prior to shipment to Australia. It was expected the ship with this shipment would sail early in July, with a time interval to Melbourne of approximately 35 days. On arrival …
June 25, 2008
There’s a new issue of the club newsletter available here (PDF, 127 kB). Annual General Meeting report, coming events such as “Everything Aeronautical” and a working bee, and some more club history.
March 17, 2008
Another busy weekend at Waikerie – despite the continuing hot, dry weather. The Committee met on Friday evening – with the main issues addressed being fleet insurance and the purchase of an AS K21. More about these later. A Flight Crew meeting was held on Saturday morning under the Chairmanship of the CFI, Mark Morgan. …
March 4, 2008
On 18th February, we announced that the Club’s Twin Astir sailplanes had been sold and that the availability of an AS K21 was being pursued. What appears to be a suitable sailplane has been identified at a Club in Germany – an AS K21 – WE – with 3260 hours TTIS and 5210 launches. This …
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Waikerie, 5330
South Australia
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Waikerie,5330
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