Happy New Year 2014!!

Richard, Nicole, Eddie, Cheryl, Tim, Laurel, Chris and Ashley all enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of Jutta and Johannes. A beautiful meal under the stars - fantastic!

James (above) and Nicole (below) both had great first time gliding experiences in the Twin Astir.

Tony, Glenda, Graham, Tim, Wendy and Laurel (above) relaxing in the caravan park.

Baden (above) in the tail dragger for his biannual flight review.

Graham (above) is all smiles after his check flight. Putting the Astir to bed (below) under Laurel's watchful eye.

We wish you all a safe and happy New Year 2014!!

Farewell Andrea & Anton

A brilliant sunset on Christmas Eve

 Scott (above) had an "awesome" flight with Mike in UIZ.

 Welcome to Alfons & Michael (above) and likewise (below) Richard, Nicole, Tim and Laurel.

 Eddie (above) showing Andrea the special Danish method of opening the champagne!

 Michael (above) is continuing instruction with Ed in the Twin Astir.

Farewell to the lovely Andrea and Anton who have been with us for about 3 weeks or so. We will miss them dearly and look forward to their return.

Congratulations Jake!

 Congratulations to Tug pilot Jake on passing his H.S.C. -Well done!!

 Geoff (above) had a great flight with Eddie in the Twin Astir.

 Newly wed, Sarah (above) really enjoyed her first ever glider flight with Mike in UIZ.

 Farewell to Hannu (above) who started his journey home yesterday. Hannu had some terrific flights in JJ during his stay with us. Looking forward to seeing you next season.

Yesterday,Wayne and Paula found a great spot in the SportAviation Caravan Park for their recently renovated van. It's absolutely gorgeous!! Now with his glider in the hangar and van in the park Wayne is all set to go gliding whenever he wishes while Paula can sit back, relax and enjoy!!

Christmas......just around the corner!

 Jayden (above) with Mike and Granddad, David had his first taste of gliding in the Twin Astir.

Husband and wife team Andrea (above) and Anton (below) in their respective LS4's.

 Farewell to Toshi (above) who has enjoyed some very good flights in HDK. We look forward to seeing Toshi again next season.

 Yes...........Christmas is just around the corner!

Crighton's Rural Engineering visits SportAviation

The boys from Crighton's called into SportAviation as part of their 'mystery bus tour'. Yes gliding it was and a great afternoon was had by all. More photos in the following blog.

More photos -Crighton's Rural Engineering

Time to leave for home. Just hope they all turned up for work today!!

See ya Stuart!

 Stuart (above) has headed back to Canberra after a week or so gliding with Eddie in the Twin Astir. Looking forward to seeing you again on your next visit Stuart!

 Anton (above) and Toshi (below) have both put in very good flights over the past week. The conditions at times have been difficult.

 Andrea (above) waiting to launch and (below) with Toshi and Jake.

 Pizza anyone? The Ryan residence was the place to be on Saturday evening with delicious pizza and salad for dinner. Terry (below) was in fine form!!

Welcome Andrea & Anton..........Guess who's back!!

Yes it's the infallible Mike back again! Hannu (above) looks bemused as the unusually photo shy Mike tries to hide behind the Christmas tree.

 

 Mike hasn't taken long to settle in. Seems like he almost never left!! Mike and Jake (above) about to drive out to the runway.

 On Monday Toshi (above) flew an excellent flight in the LS4 in extremely difficult conditions. Well done!!

 Welcome back to the lovely Andrea and Anton (above & below). 

Stuart (above) with Mike and Jake has continued instruction in UIZ.