Paul flies solo!

Congratulations to Paul (top) who flew his first solo today. Paul from Kyabram has been having flying lessons with Eddie over the past two months. Proud Dad Neil, was all smiles. Welcome to Hiroko (above with Bob) who is here for a few days. Both Bob and Hiroko enjoyed short flights with a strong inversion.

Farewell Takeshi

Strong winds combined with strong inversion - maximum climbs to 3000 feet. Dave and Takeshi both braved the difficult conditions with short flights. Tonight we farewell Takeshi with dinner at the Golf Club. Breaking news this afternoon from Ross & Glenda - Congratulations to son Cam who has just become engaged to the lovely Pan. Fantastic!!!

Farewell to Johannes & Jutta

A great pre-frontal day but unfortunately the high cloud from the front progressed more rapidly than forecast. This left Takeshi sitting in a wonderful field larger than Narita airport! Welcome to David from Canberra who enjoyed some local flying in KYO today while his Mosquito, KV is having a Form 2 inspection done. Farewell to Johannes & Jutta (above with Eddie, Takeshi and David) who are heading back to Melbourne today.

Happy Birthday Jutta!!

On Saturday evening Johannes, Joachim, Hans, Takeshi, Eddie & Cheryl all celebrated Jutta's birthday at the Golf Club with champagne and a lovely meal. Yesterday Chris (top) flew to Berrigan East, then Benalla and home to Toc with 7,500 cloud base at the trough line and 4 metre climbs. Dave (top with Chris, Jake & Johannes) had a couple of short flights while Takeshi made an excellent choice of paddock for outlanding. Ben called in for some aerotow training with Eddie (in between his assistance with the aerobatic competition held at the airport over the weekend). Bill and Eddie (above) were all smiles enjoying a cuppa between tows.

Farewell Joachim and Hans

Last evening (top) the 'weisshurst' on the BBQ was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. Early this morning Paul (above) continued his RAA training with Eddie in the EuroFox. This afternoon Joachim, Hans and Takeshi all had short flights in smoky conditions. Grant made the most of the smoky thermals spending 4 hours in ZR. Great to see Ray who is getting ready for some flying in the 'Boomerang'. Farewell to Joachim and Hans who leave tomorrow for Germany.

Grong-Grong in the EuroFox

A trough moving through - skies not clearing until 1600hrs. Takeshi (above) seized the opportunity to head off to Grong-Grong with Eddie in the EuroFox. This evening we are all looking forward to 'weisswurst' on the BBQ compliments of Johannes and Jutta.

Fantastic day!!

Another fantastic day with climbs above 10,000 feet. Great to see Johannes and Jutta (top) who are in Tocumwal for a week trying out their new Winnebago. Joachim, Takeshi & Hans (top with Eddie, Jutta & Johannes) had great flights. Dave (above) found it so difficult to come down he had to try and centre the sink

Welcome back Takeshi

Welcome back Takeshi (top) who arrived last evening from Japan. Takeshi hopes to achieve some milestones with good soaring over the next week or so. Lovely to see Dan, Steffi and Maurice (middle) who called in this afternoon. Steffi couldn't resist a flight with Eddie in the Blanik (above) before heading home to Germany on Monday. Joachim (above) and Hans have continued to enjoy their gliding with good conditions prevailing.

Clear skies

With the visibility absolutely perfect Joachim (top) and Hans (above) had climbs to 10,000 feet under light cumulus. Temp. at 1500hrs 31 degrees.

Gorgeous day!

Great to see Rod (above) who called in for a days flying. Rod enjoyed soaring in the Pik 20-D then headed off in the EuroFox with Eddie to Yarrawonga. Joachim, Hans, Dave and Bob also had good flights with cloud base of 8000 feet. Lovely to have a chat with Daan and Crystal from Corrowa who dropped by this afternoon. Paul has continued his RAA training in the EuroFox. Ritzy sends her best wishes to everyone and hopes to spend some time with us later in the year.