Andrew flies Silver C Distance

This morning we farewelled Mr Jim Taylor at a graveside service at the Tocumwal cemetry. It was a fitting tribute to Jim as the eulogy was being read to see Juliet Juliet gently circling above. Thank you Jari. Jari continued on to have another great flight of over 700kms heading to Hopetown then Swanhill, Balranald and home. Ralph and Bob enjoyed flying locally. Ingo had a late start this afternoon and is still out at present. Congratulations to Andrew who flew his Silver C Distance today. Unfortunately he didn't quite make it back to Tocumwal. Excellent choice for outlanding with Bill and Eddie doing the retrieval from Berrigan Airport. Good to see David who called in today to check out the new EuroFox. Top temp. 24.6

Excellent conditions!

Nice conditions - thermals up to 7500'. Wind 270/5 knots with 2/8 of Cu. Jari flew approximately 700km to Hopetown then to Corrowa and back. Andrew and Ralph spent the day flying locally. Top temp. 24.2 at 1500hrs.

Jari flies 400kms

Jari had a great 400km flight today with conditions better than expected. Tomorrow maybe an earlier start. Ralph also enjoyed local flying. A big welcome to Jing from Beijing who had her first flight today with Ingo in the Blanik. Andrew continued with post solo training. Top temp. 22.3 degrees

Another 300kms for Arts and farewell

Arts completed another 300kms flying to Belfrayden and back today. Great effort! This evening Eddie and Arts enjoyed observing the local Koalas. Tomorrow we say goodbye to Arts as he heads back to Japan. Hopefully next visit the soaring conditions will be better. Andrew continued instruction with Ingo this morning then went solo in the afternoon- Terrific!! Ralph, Jari, Bob, Peter, Hana and Rolf all enjoyed flights this afternoon. Top temp. 23.2 degrees.

EUROFOX Glider Tug for SportAviation

Yesterday Eddie and Cheryl drove to Horsham to take delivery of a new Eurofox K2 Light Sport Aircraft to add to the expanding fleet. Eddie then had the pleasure of flying it back home to Tocumwal.

On arrival back the queue was getting longer as everyone wanted to try it out.

The EuroFox is equipped with a full glass panel.

It will be great to have the Eurofox as a back up tow plane to the Maule!

Tony & Jo call in

Great to see Tony and Jo who joined us last evening for dinner. They are on their way to the Narromine Cup. Jari, Ralph, Terry and Arts all headed out this afternoon for good flights. A big welcome to Andrew from China who has just arrived. Sadly we have just heard the news that long time friend Jim Taylor passed away this morning. Jim was well known at Sportavia. Jim will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by many. Sincere condolences to his family.

Enjoyable day

Another good day with Ralph and Arts both enjoying long flights. Jari is still out. Tonight we are all celebrating Art's gliding achievements with dinner at the Golf Club.

Congratulations Atsushi Sanada!!!

A big congratulations to Atsushi who completed his Gold Distance and Diamond Goal today. Atsushi flew 440 km with height of 10,131 feet. Atsushi completed the task in 4 hours 41 minutes and then spent another 3 hours local flying. Fantastic effort!! Bob, Ralph and Jari all enjoyed the great conditions with long flights. Ingo is still out making the most of the day. Top temp. 27.5

Ralph's back

After a check flight with Ingo this morning Frank hit the skies this afternoon in marginal conditions. Great to see Ralph who is here for a fortnight. Ralph, Arts , Jari and Ingo also enjoyed flights this afternoon. Top temp. today 21.9.

Windy weekend

Ingo and Eddie had a busy weekend even though conditions were very blustery with gusts up to 35 knots. Marko and Alex both enjoyed passenger flights with Miro today while Zak, Kolga and Davor continued instruction. Neil, Jen, Bracy, Tim, Laurel, Simon and Jess headed home after a special birthday dinner at Margs' last evening. Welcome to Frank from Baccus Marsh who is here for a few days flying. Jari is still busy preparing his glider. Great to see Tony and gang who called in this afternoon on their way home to Melbourne.