Getting into the Christmas spirit!

 Hannu (above) chose a good paddock for outlanding yesterday.

 Getting into the Christmas spirit (above) - Hannu heads back home to Finland tomorrow so we look forward to seeing him again next season. Thanks for those delicious chocolates Hannu!!

 Welcome to Minoru from Japan (above) with Malcolm -doing the paperwork.

 Hang glider pilot Jochen (above) from Belgium has enjoyed instruction with Malcolm in the Twin Astir.

Rob (above) had a great first time experience in UIZ with Malcolm yesterday.

Congratulations Ian!!

 Congratulations to Ian (above) who completed his first solo flight in the EuroFox nose wheel - fantastic!!

 A warm welcome to Malcolm and Liz (above) who have recently arrived from the UK

 Andrea (above) waiting to launch in the only shady spot.

 Ed getting KYO ready for take off.

Welcome also to hang glider pilot Jochen  here for some gliding instruction. Trent & Jeff pictured with the family had terrific flights with Eddie in UIZ.

Go gliding!

 Ian (above) took his lovely wife Kathryn soaring in UIZ.

 Andrea & Anton (above) have enjoyed some good flights.

 Hannu (above) is still trying to crack a 1000kms.

 Mark (above) bought his new glider to Tocumwal over the weekend.

Hiro (above & below) had a good week at SportAviation before leaving for home yesterday.

Looking forward to seeing you next season Hiro!

Season about to begin..............

 Great to see Kazuyo, Fumie and Hiro who arrived yesterday evening from Japan.

 Hannu (above) checking his emails.

 Paul (above) enjoyed his first ever gliding experience in the Twin Astir with Eddie.

Family hug- Andrea, Eddie, Anton, Paul and James.

Andrea saying that Anton can't go flying without her!!

Violent storm!

 Violent storm went through early in the week -32ml rain in 15 minutes

 Doppler showing 90kph winds.

 Hannu (above) getting ready for the 1000km -all he needs now is the weather!!

 Nathan getting ready to strip the crop on the airport.

Team France (Richard, John, Nicole & Francoise) with local John about to launch.

Good conditions!

 Vasifeh (above) had an exciting first time gliding experience with Eddie in UIZ. Melvyn bought the family from Melbourne up to Tocumwal especially for the flight. Son Sam and Grandson Daniel were there to cheer Vasifeh on. Welcome also to the tall handsome young fellow with the beard -Anders.

 Good conditions yesterday - climbs to 10,000 feet.

 Leif (above) has had a great time soaring with Eddie over the past few days.

 Terry had a terrific flight in Papa Charlie yesterday.

 Rolf (above) took Ainslee for her first ever gliding flight this afternoon - fantastic was the verdict!!

Farewell Stephan & Niklas

 Farewell to Stephan & Niklas (above) with Eddie. Father and son had a great flying holiday! Looking forward to seeing you in January Stephan.

 Doug (above) enjoyed a trial instructional flight with Eddie in the nose wheel.

 Yes Terry- it's always a good idea to hitch up the daks before you start to push!!

Congratulations to Steve who completed his RAA conversion on Friday.

Happy Birthday Niklas!

 Happy 14th birthday to Niklas (above).

 We enjoyed celebrating with Niklas at the Tocumwal Golf Club.

 What do you get a 14yr old for his birthday??

 Graeme (above) has been polishing up his gliding skills with Eddie.

 John (above) had a great air experience flight in the twin astir yesterday.

 Lenticular clouds formed by thermal activity. Upper wind westerly and lower convection northerly. Base estimated at 13,000ft. A classic case of pre frontal instability.

Melbourne Cup

Welcome to Stephanie, Larissa, Wendy & Tony (above) who flew in for the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

 Tim & Tony (above) about to take the Janus out for a flight.

 James (above) getting the tail dragger ready for towing.

A great photo  of Niklas (above) soaring with his Dad Stephan.