Weekend Report: Let the numbers roll
Saturday
All year it’s training season, but right now it’s also cross-country season, big time. It would be difficult in this issue to leave out Alan O’Regan and Adriaan Hepburn, who completed 780km and 712km respectively. Congratulations, but no PB’s for either of you! I’ve noticed that Adriaan carries little sachets of “goo” which he “sluks” during the flight – could this be the key to success? We will think of anything rather than admit that you are just a top-class cross-country pilot!
Saturday was a rough, unpleasant day and two fairly experienced pilots managed to land in some hilly terrain, quite far from home. Thanks to John Spargo and André Leeb du Toit who led the retrieves. A note of advice: if you plan on going off across country, do leave your car and trailer ready for the first responsible member to hook up and go. It avoids delays and frustration on all sides (note: no names!)
The four students present kept the two instructors busy all day. It looks like Jaco Hartman will be next on the solo list. Bill tugged no less than 4½ hours in MIV!
We are noticing quite a few overseas visitors coming to FAWC – let’s make a special effort to make them feel at home.
Jerry did a lot of work repairing the dilapidated GUC trailer – thanks Jerry.
Sunday
Due to a serious engine problem with MIV (NIG is awaiting spare parts; the Rotax-Falke tends to overheat so is unable to tug), it was a day of winching. This proved very successful and the three student pilots had a good time. Apologies for the lack of information here!
Everything is being done (through Mark) to sort the tug out as soon as possible.
• Expect the December KK later this week.
• Hope you have booked for the annual dinner, this coming Friday 2nd December.
Peter/Alison
All year it’s training season, but right now it’s also cross-country season, big time. It would be difficult in this issue to leave out Alan O’Regan and Adriaan Hepburn, who completed 780km and 712km respectively. Congratulations, but no PB’s for either of you! I’ve noticed that Adriaan carries little sachets of “goo” which he “sluks” during the flight – could this be the key to success? We will think of anything rather than admit that you are just a top-class cross-country pilot!
Saturday was a rough, unpleasant day and two fairly experienced pilots managed to land in some hilly terrain, quite far from home. Thanks to John Spargo and André Leeb du Toit who led the retrieves. A note of advice: if you plan on going off across country, do leave your car and trailer ready for the first responsible member to hook up and go. It avoids delays and frustration on all sides (note: no names!)
The four students present kept the two instructors busy all day. It looks like Jaco Hartman will be next on the solo list. Bill tugged no less than 4½ hours in MIV!
We are noticing quite a few overseas visitors coming to FAWC – let’s make a special effort to make them feel at home.
Jerry did a lot of work repairing the dilapidated GUC trailer – thanks Jerry.
Sunday
Due to a serious engine problem with MIV (NIG is awaiting spare parts; the Rotax-Falke tends to overheat so is unable to tug), it was a day of winching. This proved very successful and the three student pilots had a good time. Apologies for the lack of information here!
Everything is being done (through Mark) to sort the tug out as soon as possible.
• Expect the December KK later this week.
• Hope you have booked for the annual dinner, this coming Friday 2nd December.
Peter/Alison
posted by CGC Reporter at 28.11.05
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