Weather improving!!

Kari did well today with a flight of around 350kms heading to the Rock and then Grong Grong and home. Welcome to Mads from Baccus Mash who has joined us for a few days flying and great to see Nicole and Richard. Bob, Mads and David all enjoyed the improved weather this afternoon with good flights.

Joe and Ingo go cross country

Joe and Ingo headed off early this afternoon in the Blanik but the pressing weather forced them to land near Berrigan. Not long after making it back to Toc via retrieve the rain came down (again!!). Joe enjoyed the flight nevertheless. Ingo said that even the best outland!

Mr Wang flies solo

Congratulations to Mr Wang who flew solo in the Blanik today. Fantastic effort!! A short break in the weather this afternoon produced ideal conditions for Mr Wang's solo. Mr Wang and photographer/film maker Hong Hai leave this evening for Melbourne then back home to China tomorrow. They both hope to be back in January 2009. A big welcome to Kari who has been busy preparing for the next six weeks of flying JJ.

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.