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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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March 26, 2021

last Saturday proved to be a great success welcoming our new member Wayne Collins who enjoyed an AEF (Air Experience Flight) so much that he signed up and commenced his training on Saturday March 20th 2021, Congratulations to Wayne and we wish you all the best. Together with Bill Mudge, John Spronk and Rodney we …

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February 8, 2021

What a week, after I attended the coaching week, an event that’s a “must do” for all pilots proposing to fly cross country…..the next great step in soaring, I found my self sticking around to see how the serious guys do it. Not only was the experience fascinating, this gave me the opportunity to meet …

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September 16, 2020

The day was not as predictable as conventional analysis would suggest. Many of the forecast models showd different and contradictory data. In the end Q did form in the northern parts of Victoria.