Sunday, June 22, 2008

Longest Flights on shortest day

We had a busy day yesterday with 15 launches.



Bob's last tow for the week

De-rigging Bob's Duo Discus T in the dark.
Bye Bob - great week!!

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Estella flies high


Don taking Estella from Melbourne for a scenic flight along the Murray river.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Bob Flies Solo in his Duo

One small step for Bob but a great leap forward in his skill
Congratulations Bob on your first solo in the Duo and second solo in a glider
Early in the day Bob and Eddie did a quick out and return to Jerilderie to polish Bobs cross country knowledge

New Duo Discus T for Bob






Bob from Sydney has come to SportAviation to learn to fly his new Duo Discus T.

After spending the morning rigging and testing with the help of Bill and Eddie.

Sportavia founder Bill Riley making sure all was done correctly


Sunday, June 8, 2008

Queen's Birthday Weekend

Great to see Vasant who arrived on Friday. He completed his Navs in the Sportstar with Don.
Glider pilot Steve also flew the Sportstar as well as the Jabiru. Steve accomplished his conversion to power in both. Congratulations Steve!

Marg and Bracy called in with grandson and budding pilot Lincoln. Yes they start young at SportAviation! Lincoln is pictured having fun in the puddles after recent (much needed) rain.

Richard & Nicole celebrated their eighth birthday of coming to Tocumwal.
Richard has been doing some training in the Maule. Another great Tug pilot in the making!

Laurel went flying in the Maule in the afternoon while Tim capped off the day with a few night circuits.

After gliding most of the afternoon Dave & Liz joined the party for Pizza night.
Great to have Pete and Ginny join us also.
Highlight of the evening was Dave (a man of many talents) using his hypnotic powers on Liz and Tim! You had to be there to believe it!!
You are coming under my hypnotic power
Tim, You will think you are a monkey

When I snap my fingers you will be sound asleep!









Of course Richard said No way!!

Friday, June 6, 2008

Ritzy says hello


Ritzy sent us this photo with some of her guests at lunch in Holland !

Harry, Dundee Sape, Marianne & Peter.
All have been visitors to Tocumwal
Ritzy is the one takeing the photo!!

Sunday, June 1, 2008

First anniversary of SportAviation Tocumwal

Marg and Bracey called in today with a delicious blueberry cake to mark our first anniversary at the new site. The past year has certainly been exciting! A big thankyou to all our customers, helpers and sponsors for your support during the year.


Marg and Bracey then topped off the afternoon with a flight in the Maule.