Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Welcome Grong-Grong boys!

 Welcome to the Grong-Grong boys (above) - Masaaki, Takeshi, Hiro and Takao.

 Eddie, Stephan, Ralph & Kari discussing the merits of the Janus C-Turbo (above).

 Michael (above) had a great day with Eddie yesterday flying the Twin Astir.

 Gron & Terry (above) have had some good flights in ZAV these past few days.

 The smiles say it all!! Stephan (above) in KYO and Jake (below) in the EuroFox.


Sunday, January 27, 2013

Dale flies with Jake

 Dale (above) enjoyed a flight with brother Jake in the EuroFox late this afternoon.

 Hans (above) had a good flight in the Astir with Mike today.

 Pru, Rory & Garry (above) all had a great time with Mike in UIZ.

 Tug pilot Jake (above) relaxing befor the start of the day.

 Double trouble Kari & Tim (above) - say no more!!

Great to see Michael back (above) having instruction in the Astir with Eddie.

Australia day

 Welcome to Kari (above) with Terry. Better stock up on the Eskimo Pies by the look of things!

 Eddie and Ralph (above) waiting to launch HDK.

 Farewell to Joachim (above) and Rosemarie who leave Tocumwal today. See you next season!

 Richard (above) with Nicole relaxing in UE.


 Celebrating Australia Day (above) last evening with an Aussie BBQ.

Mellissa and Paul (above) discovered Tocumwal from above with Mike in the Twin Astir.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Vic has a great flight!!

 An extra visitor (above) pictured in the Caravan park.

 Vic (above) had a great first time gliding experience with Mike in the Twin Astir.

 Farewell to Jari (above) with Terry, Ralph, Eddie & Mike.

 Mac & Shin (above) with Eddie also headed home yesterday.

 Terry & Ralph (above) have enjoyed some excellent flights in the Janus C-Turbo.

 Stephan (above) has also had some good flying in KYO over the past week or so.

Terry & Ralph (above) giving the Janus a wash.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Blue skies

 Welcome to Shin (above) with Mac.

 Joel & Lochlan (above) with Mike and dad Mark discovered Tocumwal from above in the Twin Astir yesterday afternoon.

 Stephan (above) and Ralph (below) have been making the most of the good weather flying in KYO and HDK respectively.


 Jari  (above) has spent every possible day with long flights in JJ.

 Joachim, Mary, Rosemarie, Ralph & Mark relaxing at the end of the day.

Welcome back to Ray & Ralph above with Terry in the U-hangar.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Congratulations Stephan!

 Jock (above) was up early this morning for instruction in the EuroFox with Eddie.

 John (above) enjoyed flying in the Twin Astir.

 Andrew (above) took nephew Edward for an early morning flight in the EuroFox nosewheel yesterday.
 Lovely to see Doron (above) who called in on Friday.

 Chris (above) about to de-rig his glider after a good flight yesterday.

Congratulations Stephan! 808kms in LS4 KYO - fantastic effort!!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Blue thermals.

 Eddie & Vasant (above) about to launch in the Janus C-Turbo.

 Michael (above) has had some enjoyable soaring in HDK.

 Dieter, Wayne, Marg, John & Ritz (above) had a lovely evening watching the gliders come in.

 Welcome back Stephan (above) with Stephen who is about to take off.

 Mark (above) and David (below) took advantage of the good day yesterday with blue thermals to 10,000 feet.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Weather starting to heat up again!

 Welcome to David, Mark & Stephen (above) from the Bendigo Gliding Club who are visiting SportAviation for a week or so.

 Lovely to see Joachim & Rosemarie (above with Mark).

 Stuart (above) gave the thumbs up after his flight in the Twin Astir with Mike.

 Verner, Mike & Ib  (above) after a bit of glider cleaning.

 Verner & Ib (above) shake hands after their last flight in the Janus C-Turbo.. .. .till next season.

And the celebrations continue with a ceremonial champagne farewell to Ib & Verner.