School holiday fun!

With the school holidays just beginning we have had many young visitors admiring the gliders. Jeremy and Sandy from Melbourne were in awe of the Jet Caproni while Geoff's grandchildren Adam and Mia are keen to become pilots just like Poppy.

Dust storm then beautiful soaking rain

Great to see Greg and family who dropped in for a chat prior to heading off for the school holidays. Ed continued with the Form 2 work on the Blanik oblivous to the dust storm outside. At present we are enjoying much needed soaking rain.

All hands on deck

Don had a busy day in the J160 flying with Julian and Jan. Bob's all ready for the season ahead after completing his check flight with Eddie in IUH. Great to see Graham who flew in for a cuppa on his way to Echuca. After spending the afternoon soaring Grant had plenty of helpers (Tim, Rolfe, Eddie and Ralph) when it came time to put his glider to bed!

Tim looking forward to a great season!

Tim, recently back from holidaying overseas called in today to take Ralph flying in the Maule. Tim can hardly wait for his next holiday which will be in Tocumwal of course - gliding and no doubt showing off his skills on the BBQ. Last season Tim's culinary expertise was only surpassed by his flying skills!

Summer is on the way!

A warm day with the mercury reaching 29 degrees. Yes Summer is definitely on the way. Mark's new Savannah drew admiring glances from Phil and Greg while Eddie couldn't resist taking it for a fly. Don went flying with Glyn in the J160. Ralph settled passenger Cameron into the IS28B2. Cameron had a fantastic flight and will be back for more!!

Welcome back Ralph

Great to see Ralph who enjoyed a few flights this afternoon in IUH with Eddie towing in the Maule. Ian also flew in for a cuppa in his home built Falco. Tom continued honing his skills in the SportStar.

See you in a month Dave

Dave spent a pleasant day in blue conditions with three long flights. He is now heading up to the Northern Territory for a month or so. Tom a glider pilot is converting to ultralights. He didn't want to come down as the conditions were perfect.

Three wise men???

Ingo advises Bernie

Great to see Bernie who took advantage of the unstable Southerly airstream today. He flew with strong climbs of 3.5 -4.5 mps with cloud base at 5,800 feet.

Flying & Mowing Lessons!!

A big welcome to Grant who had his first flying lesson today with Eddie in the Sportstar. Jan continued instruction with Don in the J160. Later on Kel also had her first lesson - in mowing!

Terry is ready for upcoming season

Terry and Eddie confidently firing up the engine after an engine overhaul and fuel line replacement. Please note fire extinguisher close by!! Terry's son Xavier was happy to stand back.