Fantastic effort Juerg!!

After yesterdays scorcher of 44 degrees Dave, Bob and Jake (top) prepared early for today's flights. A big welcome to Matthias and his wife Ophelia. Matthias working in Shanghai at present is with us for a weeks gliding. Hai (above with Matthias) lives in Shenzhen which is just next door to Shanghai. Its a small world!! Bob in HD has recently landed after a good flight. Everybody else is still out as conditions are great!! Temp. today at 1500hrs 43.4.

Late report at 2110hrs: Dave 436 kms, Mads made a good choice - outlanding at Jerilderie Airport. Ingo after a late start flew approx. 600kms and a fantastic effort from Juerg in CH flying approx. 850kms. Cloud base 14ooo feet.

Another hot day!!

Mads (top) had a great flight of approx. 725kms today. He flew to Swanhill, Jerilderie and home with cloud base of 12,000 feet at Nth Jerilderie. Terry (bottom with Kelly) headed out to Benalla, then Swanhill, Moulamein and home. Ingo and Ralph in VRD also enjoyed their flight together. Temp. at 1500hrs 42 degrees. Stephan and Jan are preparing for their trip home tomorrow. Eddie and Hai kept busy in the EuroFox with flights in the morning, after lunch and evening

Fantastic effort Jan & Stephan!!

Jan and Stephan (top) both flew their declared tasks of 750kms yesterday in the LS4s. Today both flew a declared FAI triangle of 802kms. Jan landed having flown 917kms in total while Stephan flew 904kms. Fantastic effort!! Terry flew 761kms in PC. Hai (above) continued his instruction with Eddie in the EuroFox. Temp. at 1500hrs 42 degrees with another hot day expected tomorrow.

Australia Day

Last evening we celebrated Australia Day (top) with a typical Aussie BBQ. Tow pilot Ian (2nd top) took charge of the cooking with outstanding results!! A great night was had by all. Laura from Tatura (2nd bottom) enjoyed her first lesson with Eddie in the EuroFox this morning. After lunch Laura headed off with Tim to experience gliding in the Blanik. Great to have a choice of two different types of flying!! Bracey, Tim and Laurel (bottom) headed home mid afternoon in the Mooney after a relaxing weekend. Both Jan and Stephan had good flights this afternoon in the LS4s. Lothar and Ingo chose good paddocks to outland this evening.

Shaun has first gliding lesson

Eddie and Jake headed off early this morning for Ed's bi-annual with Wally in Narrandah. Stephan took Jake flying in the Blanik on his return a few hours later. Jan (top) has just landed after enjoying a five hour flight in IIE. Stephan (bottom) is 5 miles out at present. Shaun (2nd top) had his first lesson with Eddie in the Blanik today. Dad, Graham (glider and power pilot) was really proud of Shaun's decision to start lessons. Peter from Watsonia (2nd from bottom) had a fantastic flight with Eddie this afternoon in the Blanik. Next he is going flying in the EuroFox. Great to see Dave who had a good flight in HDK this afternoon. This evening we have been joined by Pete and Ginny. So lovely to see them both!! Mads and Pete headed home today with Mads coming back next week for a fortnight. Thanks to Ian, Jake, Tim and Laurel for your great assistance once again.

Farewell Mr Wang

Last evening Lauren from Melbourne (above) had her second lesson in the EuroFox with Eddie. This morning started off early with Jake and Stephan heading off in the Blanik for a short flight. Farewell to Mr Wang (middle) who leaves for China tomorrow. Mr Wang had a busy day: first training with Ingo this morning and then later in the afternoon with Eddie. Great to see Mads and Peter who called in today. Chris enjoyed a good flight in CH while Jeurg took a couple of friends soaring in the Blanik. Great to see Peter, Mads, Laurel and Tim who arrived today. Guy an aerobatic pilot put on a terrific display for the gang (top) after his glider flight with Eddie this evening. Thanks to Ian for tugging and Jake our fantastic field runner.

Farewell Kari

Kari did his washing early yesterday morning in preparation for leaving today. However, we had strong winds together with a (red) dust storm and some rain so the washing had to be re-done and early this morning Kari (above) hung it on Cheryl's line. Farewell and thanks to Kari who had a great time with us for six weeks. Stephan and Jake (top) organising their next flight for tomorrow after flying together in the Blanik this afternoon. Mr Wang also continued his training in the Blanik. Great to see Norm, Nathan and Mitch from Merimbula who called in this afternoon to organise training with Eddie in their all metal Slingsby two seater.

Gliders and Ultralights

Emily (top) had a great flight with Eddie in the EuroFox this evening. Jan (second from top) and Terry enjoyed their flights in IIE and PC respectively. Mr Wang continued training with Ingo in the Blanik while Kari (2nd from bottom) spent most of the day preparing JJ for storage. Hai (directly above) had instruction with Eddie in the EuroFox late this afternoon.

Storms

Congratulations to Rudy (above) from Switzerland who achieved his RAA Pilot certificate today with Eddie in the EuroFox. Amid storms to the North Jan flew 859kms and Terry 799kms. Mr Wang had a busy day flying cross country with Ingo. Kari chose a good paddock for outlanding in Oaklands. Stephan, Bob, Dave, Hana, Ralf and Neil all took to the skies with some good flights.

Big blue day

Eddie above relaxing between tows

Welcome to Stephan and Jan who arrived this morning. Jan has just landed in IIE after a 7 hour flight (621Kms). Stephan landed at 20:30hrs flying 676kms in KYO. Welcome also to Mr Wang (above) and Hai who arrived early this evening from China. Mr Wang enjoyed a flight with Eddie in the EuroFox. Hana, Ralf & Louis, Neil & Roger, Terry and Kari all had good flights. Terry to Hopetoun and return (619kms). Kari flying past Balranald and home (560kms), Neil and Roger flying 750kms in AA out to Darlington Pt. Ingo is still out making the most of the conditions. LOL to Kel who has just spent 3 weeks in the USA. We can't wait to see you tomorrow!!