SportAviation Caravan Park - Amenities slab poured today

Peter's back in town

A rainy day. Perfect scone weather!! Bracey, Marg & Rolfe couldn't resist Eddie's scones this afternoon.

Great to see Peter (above) back at SportAviation. He enjoyed a flight with Eddie in the EuroFox yesterday. Peter hopes to be back in a month or so for another short visit.

SportAviation Caravan Park -construction commences

All the contractors (plumber, electrician, earthworks, sewerage treatment and concretor)met with co-ordinator Neil early this morning to finalise the construction schedule.

The shire was first off the mark with the installation of the fire fighting hydrants.

With the site meeting over Mike Wheatley and his team began the foundations for the ammenities block.

Meanwhile Bob (above) from Wagga Wagga tried his hand at flying the EuroFox with great results. Yesterday Ron also continued with his instruction in the EuroFox.

Ray had a terrific flight in the clear still air with Rolfe. Lovely sunny days - perfect weather for building a caravan park!

Scones anyone?

Terry & Eddie (top) enjoyed a devonshire tea this morning. Eddie's scones, fresh from the oven and topped with jam & cream were delicious!! Lovely to see Jo & Tony (middle) who called in for a cuppa on their way to Armidale NSW. Ron (bottom) continued his basic training in the EuroFox.

Local Employment Expo

John (top) from Tasmania did some tail dragger training with Eddie in the EuroFox yesterday. Today a group of budding pilots from Finley High School (middle & bottom) spent the morning with Eddie as part of the Berrigan Shire Local Employment Expo. Dave also called in this afternoon for a flight in HDK. While the sun was shining the top temp at 1500hrs was only 11 degrees.

It's raining it's pouring .....

We have had lovely rain every day this month. Great for greening up the runways but not for flying!! Tim (top & middle with Kel) took advantage of the rainy weather honing up on his 'Wii' skills. Laurel & Eddie managed a few circuits in between showers. Fantastic to see Ross & Glenda back in Toc. Marg has been busy in preparation for son Simon's wedding. Congratulations to Simon & Jess for their upcoming nuptials. Tocumwal has had an interesting long weekend with the Arts fest. Bands playing (under cover) and many events to entertain all the visitors.

Another year has passed

David (top) is leading the most consistent award taking advantage of the good weather and continuing to glide most weeks. Ian (middle in his home built Falco) called in during the week with an invitation to dinner last night. A great time was had over dinner and a glass or two of red with Ian & Juliet, Terry & Barb and Tony & Jo. Bill (above with Bill Riley & Eddie) is heading up to Darwin with his better half Judy. Bill and Judy are meeting up with Bob and Marg and then they are all heading to India. During the week Lionel commenced tail dragger training with Eddie in the EuroFox while Don and Maureen both had great flights with Rolf in the Blanik. The first day of Winter tomorrow as another year has passed by for SportAviation.

Rain drops are fallin'

Ron (top) with Eddie commenced lessons in the EuroFox today. After an hour or so in the skies Ron and his lovely wife Janette enjoyed a late lunch in Toc before heading back home. Last evening we had a wonderful 27ml of rain. Unfortunately, Eddie (above) got bogged on the fiirst real wet day of the year!!

Happy Birthday Greg!

Greg (top with wife Paula & Eddie & above in the Blanik) had a great birthday today celebrating with a fantastic flight in the Blanik. It was only 23 years ago that he said he wanted to go gliding. Yes, it was definitely worth the wait!! Eddie has been kept busy over the past week or so doing lots of jobs. Temp. at 1500hrs a pleasant 22 degrees.

Tim & Laurel fly in for lunch

Jake, Rolf and Eddie (top) were busy discussing the merits of the EuroFox after Jake's lesson. SportAviation is a magnet for Tim & Laurel (above with Jake) who flew in for lunch - and no wonder with another gorgeous day!