Simon back in Toc

Arts, Zak, Kolja and Davor all braved difficult conditions this morning. Arts did some local gliding while the boys from Melbourne continued instruction with Ingo. Great to see Simon and Jess. Simon completed his check flights with Eddie in preparation for tomorrow. Simon hasn't been in a glider for ??? years but nothing had changed - just like a duck to water!! Once the rain came down Arts entertained everyone with a few tunes on the piano.

Arts completes Silver C

Congratulations to Arts who completed his Silver C today with a flight of over five hours. Great effort!!
Jari and Neil took to the skies in the early afternoon while Ingo continued instruction with Zak, Davor and Kolja.

Farewell to Grong-Grong boys

After a final few flights under difficult conditions Hiro, TJ and Takeshi headed back home yesterday. We look forward to seeing them all again next year. 45ml of rain has fallen in the past 24hours. Great for the garden -not so good for gliding. Arts however, did some local flying today as the wet weather moved to the East. Harry and a few of the Corrowa staff called in today to say hello. A warm welcome to Jari who is busy preparing his glider for tomorrow.

Hiro soars to Grong-Grong

Congratulations to Hiro who flew to Grong-Grong and back yesterday. TJ also had a very good flight of nearly six hours. Arts experienced his first outlanding with excellent choice of paddock at Lockhart and with a lovely farmer's wife who looked after him until Eddie and Bill arrived in the Maule. Takeshi and Geoff also chose good paddocks to outland. Michael continued instruction with Ingo. So a mixed bag yesterday. Dave has arrived early today and is being launched at present. Conditions not so good mmm... maybe golf today for our guests from Japan.

Birthday boys!!

It was toasts all round last night to birthday boys Bracey, Tim and Tony. Thanks Marg and Laurel for the delicious pav and rhubarb cake!! Today saw Jake head off in the Sonerai with Terry and later on go gliding with Eddie in the Blanik. Mmm power...gliding... I'd say definitely both for young Jake!! Congratulations to Tony who achieved his RAA and CASA glider towing approval/endorsement today. Takashi, Arts and the Grong-Grong boys all had a trying afternoon gliding in difficult conditions. Budding pilots Larissa and Lincoln can't wait to try out the new tail-dragger EuroFox glider tug. Thanks Tony and Wendy for a great weekend!

EuroFox flies into Toc

Tony, Wendy and Larissa flew in this morning from Horsham. Tony did some training for his glider towing endorsement with Eddie in the EuroFox. Hiro, Takeshi, TJ & Arts all enjoyed today practicing for their 500. Jake had a good time with Eddie in the Blanik - not only a great field runner but also a great glider pilot in the making! For the first time, Dave actually saw his glider in the air from the ground as Tim took to the skies in HDK. Laurel spent a busy afternoon being her usual wonderful self helping out wherever needed. Bracey was chief photographer for the afternoon in between painting (at Margs'). Bill liked the EuroFox so much he reckons it's definitely time to update.

Guests from Japan

A big welcome to TJ, Hiro and Takeshi who arrived in Tocumwal late yesterday afternoon.

Everyone made the most of today with Eddie, Ingo and Bill kept busy with check flights, sight checks and endorsements. Arts continued his flying in the Ls4.

Michiko soars with Ingo

Great to see the boys from Melbourne who gave away the golf this morning to see the sights of Tocumwal from the air . Also Michiko (Aunt of Arts) was thrilled to go soaring with Ingo.

Silver C distance for Arts

Congratulations to Arts who achieved his Silver C distance and height with a climb to 9,800 feet today.Terry did 470kms heading South West to St. Arnaud. The two Neils enjoyed soaring in the Nimbus 3D. Top temp. 33.9.

Welcome to Tocumwal Arts

A big welcome to Japanese glider pilot Arts and his Aunt Michiko who arrived late last night in Tocumwal. After a check flight with Eddie Arts headed off on a 120 km cross country with Ingo. Bill enjoyed a test flight soaring in the Ls4. Top temp. today was a pleasant 29.8 degrees. Good to see Neil and Glenda who arrived yesterday.