May 1, 2008
Just before I launched last Saturday in my Nimbus 2, Pete Siddal who was towing advised me that a band of rain was only 15mins away approaching from the west and that there was no lift out to the west. We had a good look at the sky, which was 8/8 cloud and there was …
April 29, 2008
Following the invitation from WGC, a number of Balaklava Gliding Club members visited Waikerie during the weekend 26th and 27th of April – despite the forecast change in the weather to wet and windy conditions. It was great to see Dene and Jean Newton, Judy and Peter Goodale, Steve Shuck, John Bradbury, Ulrich, Jess and …
April 25, 2008
Here is the latest newsletter, ‘Out of the Blue’ (PDF, 137 kB). Working Bee 10th & 11th May 2008 – Notice of Annual General meeting, 24th May 2008 – members please note change in commencement time of meeting 16:00 (4 o’clock). We are also planning a trip to the Flinders Ranges over the June 08 …
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 13, 2008
The club newsletter for March 2008 is now available. Included in this month’s Out of the Blue are latest notices, items of interest in regard to operations and we welcome the past & new members, who have joined us this summer. Jet
March 6, 2008
The 2008 AGM of the Waikerie Gliding Club is scheduled for 1400 Hrs, Saturday 24th May 2008 in the Clubrooms at Waikerie. This is a normal flying day, with a break at 1400 Hrs for the AGM, which is a significant event in the Club calendar. It is necessary to elect a Committee for the …
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 …
February 5, 2008
Here are some pics of the wave clouds on Saturday which had bases around 9,500ft – pictures taken at 8,500ft We tried to connect with the wave but no luck. The highest I got was 10,400ft. The second picture shows a cloud with holes in it like swiss cheese. Under it I found the good …
February 3, 2008
Peter Paine, Craig Vinall, Greg Jackson, David Lawley, Phil Hollick all arrived around 8:30 ~9:00am we agreeably sorted out who was flying which glider and spent the next few hours (as we do) in preparation. Around mid day another look at the latest weather indicated a late start. Peter Robinson arrived and quickly prepared his …
January 14, 2008
Have a look on the Web for the calendar of events for the year; I would like to see us run a members week at the end of the soaring season end Feb early March, similar to the event we had last year. Flying every day with friends flying simple tasks and enjoying the experience. …
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