Farewell Bill

Sadly, last Tuesday Bill Riley was farewelled with a service at the Tocumwal Bowls Club celebrating his wonderful life. Bill, founder of gliding in Tocumwal was a remarkable man with many outstanding achievements to his name. Bill will be fondly remembered by many.

 Vintage glider museum members, Alan, Bruce, Jim, Graham and David attended Bills service. In past years Bill had donated many aircraft to the museum.

 

 Etienne (above) about to do some circuits in HDK.

 Welcome to Michael and Vasant (above) who are here for a few days of gliding.

 Always time for a cuppa!!

 Lovely to see Greg and Ann (above) visiting for a few days.

Etienne (above) enjoyed cross country instruction with Terry in the Janus C-Turbo.

Welcome back!

  Etienne (above) has travelled from Thailand to Tocumwal for gliding and instruction in the EuroFox once again. A warm welcome back Etienne!

 Mark (above) has enjoyed a taste of tail dragger flying.

 Rod (above) had a terrific gliding experience with Rolf in the Astir.

 A chip off the old block - Cieren (above) is enjoying instruction in the EuroFox nose wheel.

 Steve (above) called in on his travels for a first time soaring flight in UIZ.

Brian (above) from Alice Springs is here for a week or so of tail dragger instruction with Eddie.

Happy Easter!

 Anupa pictured above with hubby Ritish experienced gliding for the first time over the Easter break.

 Steve (above) had a big smile after his flight with Eddie in the Twin Astir.

Eddie (above) enjoyed a flight with Graham in the Commanche.

 Hugo (above) was impressed with his gliding experience above the township of Tocumwal.

 Lovely to see Graham, Glenda, Laurel, Tim, Bracey and Marg for the Easter break.

 Dale (above) with hubby took some time out from golf for a flight with Eddie in UIZ.

Mia, Ian and Jock

Easter coming fast!!

Sadly, lifetime pilot and good friend Ray Waller passed away last week. Fond memories of Ray our ours to treasure. A true gentleman who made the world a better place.

 

 Rob (above) has been taking advantage of the good weather riding his motorbike over for instruction in the EuroFox.

 Nicholas (above) with his enthusiastic ground crew had a fantastic first time gliding experience in the twin astir.

Ah the serenity!! Brenda & Brian (above) are all set up for a few weeks camping in the caravan park.

Looks like Easter is coming around fast!!

Mild weather!!

 Golfers, Geoff, Bob and Theo (above) experienced gliding for the first time earlier in the week.

Verdict -Terrific!!

 Great to see Glenda and Graham who called in for the weekend.

 Chris (above) with the lovely Beth completed his biannual flight review.

Tow pilot James (above) has had a busy summer!

Weather a lot milder now with thermals through to about 7000ft.

UE at sunset

 Harry (above) and John & Chris (below) all experienced terrific flights with Eddie in UIZ.

 Rob (above) is continuing instruction with Eddie in the EuroFox nose wheel.

 Kevin & Geoff (above) enjoyed their first glider flights so much that they returned for another soaring experience.

 A great photo of UE at sunset taken by Richard.

 Golf was put on hold when Derek (above) took to the skies in the Twin Astir.

Cumulus (above) forming from the stubble fire.

Labour Day long weekend

 Mark (above) enjoyed his first instructional flight in the EuroFox with Eddie this morning and (below) experienced gliding also for the first time this afternoon. Terrific!!

 Richard and Nicole (above) have had a pleasant few days at SportAviation.

 John (above) preparing to launch in YZT.

 Wayne, Paula, Tim and Laurel (above) enjoying a bit of down time over the weekend.

 Wayne (above) has had some good flights in the Pik 20D.

 Kay and Benne (above)  experienced gliding for the first time. Verdict -fantastic!!

Rolf (above) picked a lovely afternoon to go for a flight in the Twin Astir.

Time is Marching On!

 Farewell to Shinji, Shiro and Soichi (above and below) with Eddie taking down the Japanese flag.

We hope to see you all in 2016!!

 Bill (above) uploading his flight to the OLC.

 John, pictured above with his lovely wife had a fabulous air experience flight with Rolf in UIZ.

 Judi (above) enjoyed her birthday gift soaring with Eddie in the Twin Astir.

 Terrific to see Rod (above) who has had the best of both worlds during his stay -gliding and flying with Ed in the EuroFox.

 Scott (above) had a great first time flight with Eddie in the Nose Wheel.

 Eddie and Tim (above) checking out the weather.

Lachlan (above) had a good flight with Ed- flying home from Horsham. 

Temperature today at 1500hrs 29 degrees. March already - will be Easter before we know it! Time goes fast when you're having fun!!