Juerg flies 473kms

This morning Juerg flew to Corrowa, then Ardlethan, Narrandera and Jerilderie landing back home in Toc at 19:08hrs. Fantastic effort in sub-optimal conditions! Eddie and Hong Hai spent some time in the EuroFox in preparation for tomorrow's photographic shoot. Mr Wang continued instruction with Ingo in the Blanik while Neil and Michael enjoyed short flights this afternoon.

Making the most of every opportunity

On Thursday evening we said goodbye to Andrew who now hopes to be coming back later this season. Friday saw the rain come down. The rough and windy weather continued until the middle of this afternoon when a small window opened for flying. Mr Wang and Ingo made the most of this opportunity with four quick flights.

Farewell Andrew

This evening we are all having a farewell dinner with Andrew as he heads back to China tomorrow. We look forward to his return next year. Conditions improving with Jari, David, Neil, Keith Jeurg and Andrew all having good flights. Mr Wang and Ingo were practising spins with the camera on the tail of the Blanik. Should be interesting to see the results! Top temp at 1500hrs 30.1.

David tries out EuroFox

Bill had a very busy time in the Maule today.Ingo and Mr Wang continued training in XA. Jari, Bob, Neil and Andrew took to the skies with conditions marginal . Blue day - thermals to 5000'. Great to see Neil and David call in. Bill took David flying in the new EuroFox late this afternoon. David absolutely loved it!!

500 kms for Jari

Welcome to Mr Wang and Hong Hai who arrived today. Hong Hai is the official photographer for Mr Wang. He is hoping to get some good shots of Mr Wang and Andrew flying in the next few days. Congratulations to Jari who headed to West Wylong completing a 500km task. Frank has returned hoping for better weather. Terry and Bob made the most of a less than ordinary day. Pam and Brendan enjoyed scenic flights late this morning with Ingo in the Blanik.

Farewell Ralph

Bill and Jake were kept very busy with launches today. Neil had his first flight for the season in Uniform Echo while Lothar continued his instructor training with Eddie in the Blanik. Farewell to Ralph who enjoyed his last flight at Tocumwal before heading back home tomorrow morning. Grant took advantage of being home alone and also headed skyward. Good to see Neil, Glenda and Dieter who dropped in for a cuppa this afternoon. Also, Michael Summers who called in for a chat with Eddie to see how things were going.

A suprise day

The day started with rain showers at 6am and overcast. At 7am the trough cleared to the East with cumulus starting to form at about 10:30am. Ingo and Jari made the most of the day with an early start. The cloud base slowly climbed all day eventually settling at 10,000 feet in the late afternoon. Ralph and Andrew enjoyed flying out towards Lockhart. Bob and Terry also had good flights. Jari went to Hay, Rankin Springs, Urana and home. Ingo has just landed at 2000hrs. It was a pleasant suprise to see the Danish contingent from Corrowa driving to visit us in such good flying conditions! Farewell to Jing who now heads back to Beijing after her first gliding experience. Temp. at 1500hrs 31.2.

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