Peter continues training

Peter had a good afternoon with five flights in the Blanik. Instruction continued on the ground - going through the logger data with Eddie. Top temp at 1500hrs 29.2 degrees.

From Glider to EuroFox

Peter (above) enjoyed instruction with Eddie in the EuroFox this afternoon. Top temp today at 1500hrs 28.5 degrees.

Congratulations Peter!

Congratulations to Peter (above with Eddie, John and Jake) who flew solo in the Blanik this afternoon. Terrific effort!! John from Shepparton also had a good time with two enjoyable flights.

Great conditions!

Luke (top) enjoyed a scenic flight with Eddie in the Blanik yesterday. Great conditions saw Neil and Otto (middle) head to Tocumwal. Neil, Chris, David and Grant all had really good flights with cloud base of 12,000 feet. Peter commenced instruction with Eddie in the Blanik. Bill (above with Bill, Rolf, Ian, Norm and Peter) is recovering well from his recent eye operation. Thanks to Ian for towing and Jake for his terrific assistance on the field.

Back on the internet

Apologies for the lack of blogs lately. We have been without the internet for quite a few days. Michael and son Timothy (top with Jake, Eddie & Sigrid) had a great day on Sunday gliding with Eddie in the Blanik. Today we farewelled Sigrid who is heading back to China tomorrow. Sigrid has really enjoyed her stay in Tocumwal - walking, swimming, bicycling as well as gliding!! Sigrid had a good local flight today with cloud base of 8,400 feet and light, variable winds. Bob also enjoyed soaring this afternoon. Welcome to Peter (middle with Eddie) who is both gliding and honing his skills in the EuroFox. Bill (bottom with Peter, Eddie & Sigrid) spent some time in study mode completing an exam.

Welcome Sigrid

A big welcome to Sigrid (top with Eddie in the EuroFox & middle in the Ls4) who arrived in Tocumwal late Wednesday evening. Sigrid has had a good time between gliding and flying in the EuroFox over the past few days. Congratulations to tug pilot Bill (above with Eddie, Bill & Stanley) who celebrated a special birthday last night with family and friends.

Worth the wait!!

Trevor (above) from Carnegie had a chat with Ingo at Sportavia 15 years ago and said he would be back for a glider flight. Well..... it was worth the wait!! Trevor had a great flight today with Ingo in the Blanik. On Monday Chris and Dave made the most of the excellent conditions with really enjoyable flights.

Perfect Autumn weather

Former glider pilot Karl (top) was thrilled with his flight in the Blanik. Karl was visiting daughter Jenny in Yarrawonga and wanted to do something special for his 90th birthday. Karl hopes to be back next year to celebrate his 91st!! Tim (above) also a glider pilot from a few years back had a great time soaring with Eddie. Perfect Autumn weather for flying! Terrific to see John from Shepparton getting back into gliding again also. Lovely to chat with Bracey and Marg who called in for afternoon tea. Rod from Mangalore flew up in his Lightwing and caught up with a few old friends.

Farewell Hiroko

Farewell to Hiroko who headed back to Japan yesterday. Hiroko enjoyed a flight with Eddie in the EuroFox prior to leaving Tocumwal in the morning. After lunch, Doug (top) had a great birthday present with a scenic flight in the Blanik while Mike from Orange (above) completed his in-flight adjustable propellor endorsement with Eddie in the EuroFox. Paul from Kyabram arrived in the evening, continuing his RAA instruction with Eddie.

Julie loves EuroFox!!

Hiroko (top with Eddie) flew 134 kms today in reasonably tough conditions. Julie, visiting from Western Australia had a great time with Eddie in the EuroFox.