Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 Cup Weekend Coaching Camp

Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 Cup Weekend Coaching Camp

Committee Meeting ,10 AM at the BGC club House, Other members welcome as observers.

Radio and Airspace Safety Seminar 1100 to 1200

Cross Country Preparation lecture and presentation evening, presented by Terry Bellair at 5:00 pm followed by a meal.

Mt Beauty Gliding Club 9th & 10th of October

Can you please INDICATE to Phil and MANDY "ASAP" your intentions about this weekend trip, some of us will go on Friday the 8th, if you can make that day as well. Mandy is going to organize a group accomodation for us all to stop in/at the one place. (much more fun , altogether)

Meeting ,10 AM at the BGC club House, It is a General Meeting

Meeting ,10 AM at the BGC club House , yes Saturday !!!! It is a General Meeting , by order President

Meeting ,10 AM at the BGC club House , yes Saturday !!!!

 It is a General Meeting , by order President 

MID WINTER MEAL. SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST , Time 6.30-7 pm Venue : BOUNDRY HOTEL ADDRESS : 2 MILROY ST BENDIGO.

Notification of AGM for Bendigo Gliding Club. This is to be held on the 25th of July 2010,10AM, at the Bendigo Gliding Club House/rooms.

July 2010.

Saturday July 10

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard. Lunch provided.

Saturday July 17

Radio and Airspace Safety Seminar 1100 to 1200

Sunday July 25

August 2010.

Saturday August 14

Saturday August 21

Cross Country Preparation lecture and presentation evening, presented by Terry Bellaire at 5:00 pm followed by a meal.

Sunday August 22

September 2010.

Saturday September 4

Working Bee (alternate), Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Sunday September 26

Cross Country Preparation lecture and presentation evening, presented by Terry Bellaire at 5:00 pm followed by a meal.

Saturday July 17

Radio and Airspace Safety Seminar 1100 to 1200

Saturday August 21

Radio and Airspace Safety Seminar 1100 to 1200

June 2010.

Saturday June 5

AAFC 410SQN Air Experience Weekend. AEI's, WWC Card and Member support is required to run this. Please advise Paul of your availability

AAFC 410SQN Air Experience Weekend. AEI's WWC Card and Memebre support is required to run this. Please advise Paul of your availability

Bonfire Night. The Annual Spectacular! Spit Roast. Contact Frank for details.

June 19 to 20 AAFC 410SQN Air Experience Weekend

Working Bee (alternate), Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Working Bee (alternate), Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Working Bee (alternate), Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Working Bee (alternate), Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Working Bee (alternate), Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Saturday June 12 to Monday 14

Saturday June 26-27

The club will be operating across the Easter period.

Preparation and concreting of the annex area. Co-ordinator - Frank Van Der Hoeven. Friday, site preparation. Saturday, concrete pour. BBQ Lunch provided.

GSC Wave Camp at the Grampians.

Preparation and concreting of the annex area. Co-ordinator - Frank Van Der Hoeven. Saturday, concrete pour. BBQ Lunch provided.

Sunday May 2

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Sunday May 23

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard. Lunch provided

Saturday June 5

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

GSC Wave Camp at the Grampians.

June 26 Bonfire Night. The Annual Spectacular!

Saturday July 10

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard. Lunch provided.

Sunday July 25

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Saturday August 14

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard. Lunch provided.

Sunday August 22

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

September 2010.

Saturday September 4

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

Sunday September 26

Working Bee, Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard. Lunch provided.

October 2010.

Sunday 23- Sunday 24

Working Bee, Cup Week preparation. Items requiring attention are on the whiteboard.

November 2010.

Saturday 12 to Monday 14

April 16-17

Sunday 14

April 16-17+'

Preparation and concreting of the annex area. Co-ordinator - Frank Van Der Hoeven

Sunday 14+'

April 3rd, Easter Saturday, 7pm

The Bendigo Gliding Club is hosting an "End of Summer / Start of Autumn" evening meal at the Golden Square Hotel.

April 3rd, Easter Saturday, 7pm , at the Golden Square Hotel the Bendigo Gliding Club is hosting an "End of Summer / Start of Autumn" evening meal.

Please advise Neil Friswell your intentions. RSVP by March 27th as we do need to confirm and also alter the booking if necessary. This a good venue with Very Nice Meals , you won't be sorry.

April 3rd, Easter Saturday, 7pm , at the GOLDEN SQUARE HOTEL we , the Bendigo Gliding Club is hosting an "end of summer" evening meal,

 Please advise Neil Friswell your intentions. RSVP by March 27th, as we do need to confirm and also alter the booking if necessary. This a good venue with Very Nice Meals , you wont be sorry. 

Neil.

We will be running a Development Planning session on Sunday 14th March at the clubhouse, commencing at 9.30 am. Your input is essential to the plan but in the absence of your attendance we will also be happy to accept prior written submissions for consideration on the day.

Boort cancelled due to limited support. Flying to take place at Raywood. Events to be announced.

BGC / GSC March Long Weekend Camp at Boort. Contact Frank for accommodation details.

Sunday 14 We will be running a session on Sunday 14th March at the clubhouse, commencing at 9.30 am. Your input is essential to the plan but in the absence of your attendance we will also be happy to accept prior written submissions for consideration on the day.

There will be a barbeque lunch provided for members after the session

Saturday 12 to Monday 4

GSC Waveless Camp at the Grampians.

May 2010.

June 2010.

July 2010.

August 2010.

BGC / GSC March Long Weekend Camp at Boort. Contact Frank for accommodation details.

BGC / GSC March Long Weekend Camp at Boort.

BGC / GSC Camp March Long Weekend Camp at Boort.

November 27, Instructor panel meeting at the home of Phil Organ Friday night 7.30 pm. If you can make it let me know , if you can't but have something of concern please let me know so I can deal with it.

Saturday 12 December, 7 - 7:30 Christmas break up at Phil and Mandy's. Members can bring Salads, Desserts etc. Social club will bring meat,and I suppose a couple of cartons of drinks, soft(me) and hard (you lot) for a great BBQ , Friza

VSA COACHING WEEK @ HORSHAM AIRFIELD

VSA COACHING WEEK? @ HORSHAM AIRFIELD

VSA COACHING WEEK @ HORSHAM AIRFIELD SATURDAY 30 JANUARY - FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2010 PRELIMINARY ADVICE UPDATE DUE IN DECEMBER 2009

Christmas break up at Phil and Mandy's. Members can bring Salads, Desserts etc. Social club will bring meat,and I suppose a couple of cartons of drinks, soft(me) and hard (you lot) for a great BBQ , Friza

Saturday 6 to Monday 8

BGC / GSC Camp location to be advised.

BGC / GSC Camp

October 2009.

Hot on the heels of our winter dinner, Our PRESENTATION NIGHT and DINNER is to be held ON the 17th October 7.30 PM, at the NATIONAL HOTEL 182-186 HIGH ST Bendigo , just up past the Beechworth Bakery (Melbourne side) going back to Melbourne, on the right hand side

October 10-11 proposed visit to Mt Beauty on the 10& 11 Oct. We need numbers and names of who can tow some gliders up there. Contact Paul

Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp, including Vintage Gliding Regatta. Launches will be available for the full week weather permitting.

Sat Oct 17 Hot on the heels of our winter dinner, Our PRESENTATION NIGHT and DINNER is to be held ON the 17th October 7.30 PM, at the RSL CLUB, BENDIGO, 73-75 Havilah Road Bendigo. Details how to get there closer to the date.

PLEASE RSVP to Friza by 8TH October, Thank You.

Sat - Sun Sept 12 & 13

Committee Meeting.

Sunday August 23

Committee Meeting.

Sunday August 23 Committee Meeting.

Winter Dinner -

Winter Dinner - THE TIME 7- 7.30 PM

VENUE , Mt EDGECOMBE HOTEL

ADDRESS , 79 OLINDA ST QUARRY HILL

Please advise Friza of your attendance ASAP.

Committee Meeting.

Winter Safety Seminar - Operational Safety - Dave Goldsmith.Note revised date!

Sunday August 23 Winter Safety Seminar - Operational Safety - Dave GoldsmithNote revised date, amend your calendar!

26 December to 3 January ??? Geelong Gliding Club Xmas Camp

February 2010.

March 2010.

April 2010.

Saturday September 12

Sat - Sun Sept 5 & 6 Serpentine Rocketry. Check Notams

Saturday September 13 Winter Safety Seminar - Lookout - Colin Campbell

Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp, including Vintage Gliding Regatta. Launches will be available for the full week weather permitting.

Saturday June 27 Bonfire Night. Please advise Neil of your attendance to facilitate catering.There will also be a towplane present so you can refresh your rating.

Sunday June 28 Committee Meeting & Working Bee

Frank is bringing his Bobcat along to do strip restoration and has requested that could everyone who has a trailer, bring it along, also shovels & rakes please. This will only involve topdressing the centreline so aerotow ops. etc. will still take place over the weekend.

July 2009.

Sat - Sun July 4 & 5

The following details are the program for the AAFC for this weekend.

Frank is bringing his Bobcat along to do strip restoration and has requested that could everyone who has a trailer, bring it along, also shovels & rakes please. This will only involve topdressing the centreline so aerotow ops. etc. will still take place over the weekend.

Bonfire Night. Please advise Neil of your attendance to facilitate catering.There will also be a towplane present so you can refresh your rating.

All AEI's with WWC checks are needed.

The following details are the program for the AAFC for this weekend Sat first group 10.00 am - 1.30pm second group 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Sun first group 9.30pm - 1.30pm second group 1.30pm - 5.30pm

It is proposed that each group will consist of 8-9 cadets All Aei's with WWC checks are needed.

Bonfire Night. Please advise Neil of your attendance to facilitate catering.

Frank is bringing his Bobcat along to do strip restoration and has requested that could everyone who has a trailer bring it along, also shovels please. This will only involve the centreline so aerotow ops. etc. will still take place over the weekend.

Frank is bringing his Bobcat along to do strip restoration and has requested that could everyone who has a trailer bring it along, also shovels please.

Frank is bringing his Bobcat along to do strip restoration and has requested that could everyone who has a trailer bring it along, also shovels please.

Winter Safety Seminar - Airspace and Radio - Phil McCann

Sunday July 19 Winter Safety Seminar - Weather- Keith Evans

Saturday July 25 Winter Safety Seminar - Airspace and Radio - Phil Mc Cann?

Sunday August 2 Winter Safety Seminar - Winch Launching - Phil Organ

Saturday August 15 Winter Safety Seminar - Operational Safety - Dave Goldsmith

Saturday and Sunday June 13 & 14

November 2009.

December 2009.

January 2010.

Saturday and Sunady June 13 & 14 RAAF Cadet visit

Annual General Meeting, Committee Meeting & Working Bee

Sunday May 24

June 2009.

Sat - Sun June 6, 7 & 8

Winter Dinner - Details TBA. Note revised date, amend your calendar!

Committee Meeting. Note revised date, amend your calendar!

Committee Meeting & Working Bee

Committee Meeting & Working Bee

Working Bee

Committee Meeting & Working Bee

Committee Meeting & Working Bee

Winter Dinner - Details TBA. Note revised date, amend your calendar!

Winter Dinner - Details TBA. Note revised date!, amend your calendar

Committee Meeting. Note revised date, amend your calendar!

Saturday August 29 Winter Dinner - Details TBA Note revised date!

Sunday August 30 Committee Meeting Note revised date!

Sunday May 3 Committee Meeting

Serpentine Rocketry. Check Notams

Serpentine Rocketry. Check Notams

Serpentine Rocketry. Check Notams

Serpentine Rocketry. Check Notams

Serpentine Rocketry. Check Notams

Serpentine Rocketry. Check Notams

Sat - Sun June 6, 7 & 8 Serpentine Rocketry Check Notams

Sat - Sun July 4 & 5 Serpentine Rocketry Check Notams

Sat - Sun Aug 1 & 2 Serpentine Rocketry Check Notams

Sat - Sun Sept 5 & 6 Serpentine Rocketry Check Notams

Committee Meeting

October 2009.

Sat - Sun Oct 3 & 4 Serpentine Rocketry Check Notams

Sat - Sun May 9 & 10 Serpentine Rocketry Check Notams

Club Committee meetings are held at the clubrooms at 10:00 am on the fourth Sunday of each month unless otherwise indicated. Check the meeting minutes for details of Club business.

Committee Meetings. Club Committee meetings are held at the clubrooms at 10:00 am on the fourth Sunday of each month. Check the meeting minutes for details of Club business.

Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

Saturday April 25 Mount Hollowback Aeromodelling Expedition. The annual ANZAC Day expedition to slope soar our RC models.

March 21 - 22 Bushfire Appeal Fundraiser. The Club will provide Air Experience Flights to the public this weekend with all proceeds being donated to the Bushfire Appeal. AE Instructors are asked to be present to support this event.

March 21 - 22 Bushfire Appeal Fundraiser. The Club will provide Air Experience Flights to the public this weekend with all proceeds being donated to the Bushfire Appeal. AE Instructors are asked to be present to support this event.

Autumn Dinner - Details TBA

Saturday April 11 Club Dinner - Details TBA

Saturday June 27 Bonfire Night

Saturday August 22 Winter Dinner - Details TBA

Flying operations each day subject to sufficient crew availability. A few pilots from Beaufort Gliding Club are coming. Contact Phil Organ for more information.

Flying operations each day subject to sufficient crew availability. A few pilots from Beauford Gliding club are coming. Contact Phil Organ for more information.

General Committee Meetings.

Saturday 7 to Monday 9 March Long Weekend Camp with GSC at Donald. Other Club's welcome.

Friday 10 to Monday 13 March Easter - Flying operations each day.

Sunday March 22 General Committee Meeting

Sunday April 26 General Committee Meeting

Sunday May 24 General Committee Meeting

Sunday June 28 General Committee Meeting

Sunday July 26 General Committee Meeting

Sunday August 23 General Committee Meeting

September 2009.

Sunday September 27 General Committee Meeting

Friday December 26 to Sunday Jan 4 Flying operations each day subject to sufficient crew availability. (Possibility of visiting Club's - watch this space)

Saturday December 6 Christmas Break-up party at Bills place, it will be a BBQ. You are requested to please bring a plate, coordinate with Mandy so we have a variety and please bring a chair as Bill can't supply seats for every one any more. (some one pinched em ) IT IS BYO. Please LET Friza or Phil know if you are joining us so we can cater for you (meat ).

General Committee Meeting- deferred due to club participation in GVS Open Day

General Committee Meeting- deferred due to club participation in Open Day

General Committee Meeting

General Committee Meeting

Sunday January 25 General Meeting

Sunday February 22 General Meeting

October 18-19 Working Bee in preparation for the Cup Weekend Regatta

October 18-19 Working Bee in preparation for the Cup Weekend Regatta

November 22-23

Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp, including Vintage Gliding Regatta. Launches will be available for the full week weather permitting.

Sunday November 22-23 Goulburn Valley Soaring Open Day and Fly In. The PW-6 will be participating in this event over the weekend and will not be available at Raywood.

General Meeting- deferred due to club participation in Open Day

June 2009.

July 2009.

August 2009.

September 2009.

Presentation Dinner. The venue is the restaurant Twenty2 @ 19:30

• Rehang screen door

• Cleanup of building materials around the club
• Preparation for paving area outside club
• Connection of second gas fridge

Presentation Dinner. The venue is the restaurant Twenty2.

Presentation Dinner. The venue is Twenty2

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Accommodation - those wishing to stay at a cabin would be best advised to hop on line to www.echucacaravanpark.com.au ,view the options, then book directly - I would suggest by phone and let them know you are from the Bendigo Gliding group. School hols start on our w/e, an earlier rather than later booking would be wise.

September 2008.

September 20-21

Echuca Camp.

Accommodation - those wishing to stay at a cabin would be best advised to hop on line to www.echucacaravanpark.com.au,view the options, then book directly - I would suggest by phone and let them know you are from the Bendigo Gliding group. School hols start on our w/e, an earlier rather than later booking would be wise.

Sunday lunch - I will need to give the caterers at Echuca an early indication as to the number expected for lunch. this is a roast - usually with choice of meats, roast veges and occasionally sweets. The cost is a more than reasonable one at $8 per head or $20 for a family.

Advise John Mackley regarding attendance, Saturday evening meal and Sunday lunch requirements ASAP.

Sunday September 28

General Meeting and Working Bee.

There is a mounting list of tasks on the board that need to be undertaken in preparation for the coming season.

Check here the week before the meeting for a list of tasks requiring attention

General Meeting and Working Bee. There is a mounting list of tasks on the board that need to be undertaken in preparation for the coming season. Check here the week before the meeting for a list of tasks requiring attention

Goulburn Valley Soaring Open Day and Fly In. The PW-6 will be participating in this event over the weekend and will not be available at Raywood.

Goulburn Valley Soaring Open Day and Fly In. The PW-6 will be participating in this event over the weekend and will not be available at Raywood.

October 18-19 Goulburn Valley Soaring Open Day and Fly In. The PW-6 will be participating in this event over the weekend and will not be avalable at Raywood.

Saturday October 11 Presentation Dinner, venue TBA

Echuca Camp.

Accommodation - those wishing to stay at a cabin would be best advised to hop on line to www.echucacaravanpark.com.au,view the options, then book directly - I would suggest by phone and let them know you are from the Bendigo Gliding group. School hols start on our w/e, an earlier rather than later booking would be wise.

Sunday lunch - I will need to give the caterers at Echuca an early indication as to the number expected for lunch. this is a roast - usually with choice of meats, roast veges and occasionally sweets. The cost is a more than reasonable one at $8 per head or $20 for a family.

Advise John Mackley regarding attendance, Saturday evening meal and Sunday lunch requirements ASAP.

Echuca Camp. see John Mackley for details. More here soon.

September 20-21 Echuca Camp. see John Mackley for details

Saturday October 11 Presentation Dinner, venue TBA

VSA seminar featuring Gavin Wills and Einar Enevoldson.

1-4pm at St Francis Church, Lonsdale and Elizabeth St. Melbourne.

featuring Gavin Wills and Einar Enevoldson.

VSA seminar featuring Gavin Wills and Einar Enevoldson.

 1-4pm at St Francis Church, Lonsdale and Elizabeth St. Melbourne.

Register by phoning the Gliding Club of Victoria 03 57621058 or email gliding@benalla.net.au

Doncaster Air League visit. Visit deferred.TBA.

Pie Night. this will be at the club rooms, with the pies provided by our master chefs, Billy Matthews and Neil Friswell. To help with the catering organisation could you urgently contact Neil to let him know if you are attending.

Saturday July 26 Pie Night

Sunday July 6 2008 Safety Seminars - Radio Use - Phil McCann

Bonfire Night, Dinner, Night Scrambles and other un-usual entertainments. Confirmation of attendance required now.

Sunday August 31

2008 Safety Seminars - Out-landings - Dave Goldsmith

2008 Safety Seminar Series - Seminars will commence at 1100 in the Club House and run for up to 1 hour. All pilots are expected to attend at least two seminars in the series as part of the Annual Check Flight process.

2008 Safety Seminar Series - Seminars will commence at 1100 in the Club House and run for up to 1 hour. All opilots are expected to attebnd at least two seminars in the series as part of the Annual Check Flight process.

2008 Safety Seminars - Lookout - Phil Organ

2008 Safety Seminars - On field Operations - Paul Dilks

2008 Safety Seminars - Radio Use - Phil McCann

2008 Safety Seminars - On field Operations - Paul Dilks

2008 Safety Seminars - Out-landings - Dave Goldsmith

Sunday August 3 2008 Safety Seminars - Weather - Keith Evans

Sunday August 17 2008 Safety Seminars - Thermaling - John Viney

2008 Safety Seminars - Out-landings - Dave Goldsmith

Saturday August 30 2008 Safety Seminars - Lookout - Phil Organ

Sunday September 7 2008 Safety Seminars - Weather - Keith Evans

Saturday September 13 2008 Safety Seminars - Thermaling - John Viney

2008 Safety Seminars - Radio Use - Phil McCann

2008 Safety Seminars - Out-landings - Dave Goldsmith

Sunday August 3 2008 Safety Seminars - Weather - Keith Evans

Sunday August 17 2008 Safety Seminars - Thermaling - John Viney

2008 Safety Seminars - Out-landings - Dave Goldsmith

Saturday August 30 2008 Safety Seminars - Lookout - Phil Organ

Sunday September 7 2008 Safety Seminars - Weather - Keith Evans

Saturday September 13 2008 Safety Seminars - Thermaling - John Viney

Saturday July 5 2008 Safety Seminars - Radio Use - Phil McCann

Saturday July 19 2008 Safety Seminars - On field Operations - Paul Dilks

Sunday June 29 2008 Safety Seminars - On field Operations - Paul Dilks

2008 Safety Seminars - Radio Use - Phil McCann

the fourth Sunday of each month. All members are welcome to attend these meetings. Check the meeting minutes for all details.

June 2008.

Saturday June 28 2008 Safety Seminars - Lookout - Phil Organ

2008 Safety Seminars - Radio Use - Phil Mc Cann?

June 2008.

General Meeting.

PW-6 goes offline for Form 2 Inspection

TBA Presentation Dinner

March 2009.

April 2009.

May 2009.

Annual General Meeting to be followed by the July General Meeting

Saturday June 21

Bonfire Night, Dinner, Night Scrambles and other un-usual entertainments. Confirmation of attendance will be required closer to the event

Anzac Day April 25 Model flying at Mt Hollowback, Creswick. 37 26.411S 143 48.949E, access road on the north side. , meet there from around 10:00am on Friday.

Gliding at Raywood- weather permitting

Sunday April 27

Model flying at Mt Hollowback, Creswick. 37 26.411S 143 48.949E, access road on the north side. , meet there around 10:00am on Friday.

AAL Nolan Wing visit. The PW-6 will be required for most of these days to cater for the flights. AEI rated pilots are asked to be present to entertain our guests.

Doncaster Air League visit. The PW-6 will be required for most of these days to cater for the flights. AEI rated pilots are asked to be present to entertain our guests.

Saturday and Sunday August 9 &10 Doncaster Air League visit

Model flying at Mt Hollowback, Creswick, on one day of the weekend.

NOTE: This event has been cancelled.

NOTE: This event has been cancelled. Up to six members of the TOP Fliers will be visiting the field for Air Experience Flights and will possibly be arriving by air. The PW-6 will be required for most of the day to cater for their flights. AEI rated pilots are asked to be present to entertain our guests.

NOTE: This event has been cancelled. Up to six members of the TOP Fliers will be visiting the field for Air Experience Flights and will possibly be arriving by air. The PW-6 will be required for most of the day to cater for their flights. AEI rated pilots are asked to be present to entertain our guests.

General Meeting to be followed by a working bee and BBQ lunch.

TOP Fliers visit Sunday April 6 Up to six members of the TOP Fliers will be visiting the field for Air Experience Flights and will possibly be arriving by air. The PW-6 will be required for most of the day to cater for their flights. AEI rated pilots are asked to be present to entertain our guests.

AAL Nolan Wing visit.The PW-6 will be required for most of these days to cater for the flights. AEI rated pilots are asked to be present to entertain our guests.

AAL Berwick visit.The PW-6 will be required for most of these days to cater for the flights. AEI rated pilots are asked to be present to entertain our guests.

Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp, including Vintage Gliding Regatta. Launches will be available for the full week weather permitting.

Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp, including . Launches will be available for the full week weather permitting.

Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp, including Vintage Gliding Regatta. Launches will be available for the full week weather permitting.

Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp, including Vintage Gliding Regatta. Launches will be available for the full week weather permitting.

February 2009.

We will be having our club dinner at the Queens Arms Pub in Bendigo at 7:30pm. Numbers are needed ASAP. Craig advises that the Queen will not be there, nor will her arms be on the menu.

Phil McCann and Jack Lavery have booked the PW-6 for a x-Country.

Dave Goldsmith's birthday bash at the Club.

Saturday February 16 David Goldsmith's birthday bash at the Club.

Phil McCann and Jack Lavery have booked the PW-6 for a x-Country. Could be away for some time.

Friday to Tuesday March 21 to 25 Easter - Flying Friday to Monday, Tuesday TBA.

Phil Mc C? and Jack have booked the PW-6 for a Cross-Country this day. Could be away for some time.

Friday to Tuesday March 21 to 25 Easter - Flying Friday to Monday, Tuesday TBA.

Saturday February 23

Phil Mc and Jack

Anzac Day Long Weekend April 25- 27 Model flying at Mt Hollowback Creswick, on one day of the weekend.

Sunday February 17

Craig and Peter have booked the PW-6 for a Cross-Country this day. Could be away for some time.

Saturday & Sunday May 3 & 4 AAL Nolan Wing visit

Saturday & Sunday July 12 & 13 AAL Berwick visit.

Saturday to Tuesday November 1st to 4th.

General Meeting

August 2008.

Sunday August 24

General Meeting

September 2008.

Sunday September 28

General Meeting

October 2008.

Sunday October 26

General Meeting

November 2008.

Saturdayto Tuesday November 1st to 4th. Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp, including Vintage Gliding Regatta. Launches will be available for the full week weather permitting.

Sunday November 23

General Meeting

December 2008.

January 2009.

Saturday February 9

David Tickner and Phil Organ have booked the PW 6 for a x-country. Will be tied up for a couple of hours.

Saturday & Sunday March 15 & 16 Aviation Swap meet at Bendigo Aerodrome. Salto on display.

Camp with Grampians Soaring Club at Donald. Members of other clubs are welcome.

Saturday March 22 Club Dinner. Venue to be advised.

Saturday June 23 Bonfire Night.

Colin and Mark have booked the PW-6 for a cross country flight on this Saturday.They should depart shortly after lunch, which means any other dual-seat flights would need to be carried out very early, or very late in the day. Anyone turning up on Saturday who could volunteer for retrieval crew duties would be greatly appreciated.

Saturday February 2

Colin and Mark have booked the PW-6 for a cross country flight on this Saturday.They should depart shortly after lunch, which means any other dual-seat flights would need to be carried out very early, or very late in the day.nyone turning up on Saturday who could volunteer for retrieval crew duties would be greatly appreciated.

March Long Weekend - 8th to 10th

March Long Weekend - 8th - 10th

Flying as usual on weekends and midweek (Depending on crew) between Xmas and New Year (Not Xmas Day)

BGC Xmas party @ Phil and Mandy Organ's. 7:30 till late. BYO Drinks, and a salad would be good. Advise Craig ASAP if you are coming.

BGC Xmas party @ Phil and Mandy Organ's. 7:30 till late. BYO Drinks, and a salad would be good.

Saturday December 1 Xmas party @ Phil and Mandy Organ's. 7:30 till late. BYO Drinks, and a salad would be good.

Committee Meeting after flying has finished for the day. To discuss November weekend.

Committee Meeting

Presentation Night at the Tysons Reef Hotel, 2 Weeroona Ave, Bendigo @ 7:00pm. Please advise Craig ASAP re attendance.

Presentation Night at the Tysons Reef Hotel, 2 Weeroona Ave, Bendigo @ 7:00pm. Please advise Craig ASAP re attendance.

Saturday October 20 Radio Control Model Club visit and BBQ tea.

Saturday October 27 Presentation Night (Venue to be advised)

Flying as usual on weekends and midweek between Xmas and New Year (Not Xmas Day)

Sunday June 22

Camp with Grampians Soaring Club at Donald. Members of other clubs are welcome.

General Meeting

General Meeting

General Meeting

General Meeting

General Meeting

General Meeting

General Meeting

Sunday July 27 General Meeting

Sunday January 27

Sunday February 24

Sunday March 23

Sunday April 27

Sunday May 25

Sunday June 22

July 2008.

Sunday July 27

Learn to Fly 2007 Course commences.

Learn to Fly 2007 Course commencing.

Safety Seminar - Launching - Phil McCann

Saturday September 8 Castlemaine Scout Group

Sunday September 30 Safety Seminar - Lookout - Phil Organ

Saturday October 13 Safety Seminar - Circuit Planning - Keith Evans

Sunday October 14 Safety Seminar - Gaggles and Thermaling - Colin Campbell

Safety Seminar - Launches and landings - Phil McCann

Safety Seminar - Launches and landings - Phil McCann

Sunday September 2 Safety Seminar - Circuit Planning - Keith Evans

Sunday September 9 Safety Seminar - Lookout - Phil Organ

Saturday September 15 Safety Seminar - Ground loops and obstacle avoidance - John Viney

Sunday September 16 Safety Seminar - Launches and landings - Phil Mc Cann?

Saturday September 29 Safety Seminar - Gaggles and Thermaling - Colin Campbell

Safety Seminar - Launches and landings - Phil Mc Cann?

Saturday September 1 Safety Seminar - Ground loops and obstacle avoidance - John Viney

Sunday September 2 Safety Seminar - Circuit Planning - Keith Evans

Sunday September 9 Safety Seminar - Lookout - Phil Organ

Saturday September 15 Safety Seminar - Ground loops and obstacle avoidance - John Viney

Sunday September 16 Safety Seminar - Launches and landings - Phil Mc Cann?

''' Saturday September 29 - Safety Seminar - Gaggles and Thermaling - Colin Campbell

Saturday and Sunday September 22 & 23 Berwick Australian Air League visit.

Doncaster Wing, Australian Air League visit.

VSA Annual General Meeting at Benalla.

In Bendigo we will have our "almost mid year" Club dinner at the National Hotel. Start 7:00 pm, advise Craig re attendance ASAP.

VSA Annual General Meeting at Benalla.\\In Bendigo we will have our "almost mid year" Club dinner at the National Hotel. Start 7:00 pm, advise Craig re attendance ASAP.

VSA Annual General Meeting at Benalla. While in Bendigo we will have our "almost mid year dinner" at the National Hotel. Start 7:00 pm, advise Craig re attendance ASAP.

VSA Annual General Meeting at Benalla and mid winter dinner at the National Hotel in Bendigo. Start 7:00 pm, advise Craig re attendance ASAP.

Saturday and Sunday September 8 & 9 GFA Annual General Meeting and Gliding Seminar - Melbourne

Saturday and Sunday October 6 & 7 Doncaster Wing, AAL visit

Saturday August 25

Saturday August 18

General Meeting &

Saturday July 21 Building Program - Stage 2

General Meeting Building Program - Stage 2

Saturday & Sunday July 7 & 8 Working Bee - Club House Extension

May 2008.

June 2008.

July 2008.

Annual General Meeting and September General Meeting

Saturday August 25 VSA Annual General Meeting at Benalla

June 3 For about three weeks Maintenance and re-furbishment of the winch.

March Long Weekend Camp with Grampians Soaring Club. Location to be advised. Watch this space.

Grampians Soaring Club Wave Camp (No Club arrangement this year. Individual members may wish to attend. Contact Phil McCann for details)

Grampians Soaring Club Wave Camp (No Club arrangement this year. Individual members may wish to attend. Contact Phil Mc Cann? for details)

Bonfire Night. Advise Craig Dilks if you are attending so that you will be catered for!

General Meeting. The meeting will be followed by a clean up working bee and BBQ lunch.

Club General Committee meetings are held at the clubrooms at 10:00 am on the fourth Sunday of each month. All members are welcome to attend these meetings. Check the meeting minutes for all details.

Club General Committee meetings are held at the clubrooms at 10:00 am on the fourth Sunday of each month. All members are welcome to attend these meetings. Check the meeting minutes for any all details.

Grampians Soaring Club Wave Camp (Any takers? Contact Phil McCann)

Grampians Soaring Club Wave Camp (Any takers? Contact Phil 'Mc Cann?)

Grampians Soaring Club Wave Camp (Any takers? Contact Phil Mc Cann?)

June 9,10 & 11 Long Weekend Grampians Soaring Club Wave Camp (Any takers?)

Saturday Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp

Cross Country Camp - All clubs welcome.

Vintage Gliders are also attending.

Bonfire Night. We need to know if you are attending so that you will be catered for!

Wednesday April 25 Anzac day

Sunday April 25 Anzac day Annual Model Flying Day at Mount Hollowback, Ballarat for the aeromodellers amongst us. See last years event in Club News.

February 2008.

March 2008.

April 2008.

May 2008.

Monday April 9

Sunday April 9 The Club's Junior goes offline for Form 2 inspection.

Easter - Flying expected on all days. Saturday and Sunday are definite but Friday and Monday doubtful due to instructor shortage, check first if intending to come.

Possible VSA State Comps. Watch this space

January 2008.

February 2008.

Saturday & Sunday May 5 & 6 Visit by AAL Nolan Squadron

Saturday and Sunday June 2 & 3 Visit by AAL Doncaster Squadron

BBQ at Phil Organ's place. Can you all please let Phil Organ or Craig know if you are coming, so we can cater. We are going to supply food, salads and some grog so be there. (please remember that you can bring along your family) Just let us know.

Tripoli Model Rockets - scheduled launches

Saturday September 30 & Sunday October 1 Tripoli Model Rockets - scheduled launches

BBQ at Phil Organ's place. Can you all please let Phil Organ or Craig know if you are coming, so we can cater. We are going to supply food, salads and some grog so be there. (please remember that you can bring along your family) Just let us know.

BBQ at Phil Organ's place. All Can you please let me or Craig know if you are coming, so we can cater. Yes we are going to supply food/ salads and some grog so be there. (please remember that you can bring along your family) Just let us know.

Maintenance and re-furbishment of the winch. About 4 weeks.

9th The Club's Junior goes offline for Form 2 inspection.

The Club's PW 6 goes offline for Form 2 inspection.

The Club's Super Arrow goes offline for Form 2 inspection.

 9th The Club's Junior to commence Form 2 inspection.

The Club's PW 6 to commence Form 2 inspection.

June 3 The Club's Super Arrow to commence Form 2 inspection.

Cross Country Camp - All clubs welcome. This may be modified for this year, see December. Vintage Gliders are also attending.

Long Weekend. Camp with Grampians Soaring Club, this year at Donald, YDOD 36 21.600S ,143 0.400E 406 ft. Members of other clubs are welcome. Contact Phil McCann if you intend coming.

Long Weekend. Camp with Grampians Soaring Club, this year at Donald, YDOD (36 21.600 ,143 0.400) 406 ft. Members of other clubs are welcome. Contact Phil McCann if you intend coming.

Sunday July 22 General Meeting

Sunday August 26 General Meeting

Sunday September 23 General Meeting

Sunday October 28 General Meeting

Sunday November 25 General Meeting

Sunday May 6 The Club's PW 6, Junior and Super Arrow to commence Form 2 inspections.

Mid - June Maintemance and re-furbishment of the winch. About 4 weeks.

Saturday 31 March BBQ at Phil Organ's place.

General Meeting has been cancelled due to clash with Avalon Airshow. Next meeting 22 April.

Saturday 31 March BBQ at Phil Organ's place.

Long Weekend. Camp with Grampians Soaring Club, this year at Donald. Members of other clubs are welcome. Contact Phil McCann if you intend coming.

Cross Country Camp - All clubs welcome. This may be modified for this year, see December.

Cross Country Camp? - All clubs welcome. This may be modified for this year, see December.

Cross Country Camp? - All clubs welcome. This may be modified for this year, see December.

Long Weekend. Camp with Grampians Soaring Club, this year at Donald. Contact Phil McCann if you intend coming.

Long Weekend. Camp with Grampians Soaring Club, this year at Donald. Contact Phil Mc Cann? if you intend coming.

Sunday April 1

TOP Flyers visit the club to experience gliding.

Early December

Possible VSA State Comps. Watch this space

Annual Cross Country Camp - All clubs welcome. This may be modified for this year, see December.

December 2007.

Early December - possible VSA State Comps. Watch this space

Saturday June 23 Bonfire Night

Sunday June 24 General Meeting

Saturday Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Week Camp Annual Cross Country Camp - All clubs welcome

General Meeting June 2007. July 2007. August 2007. September 2007. October 2007. November 2007. December 2007.

Long Weekend. Flying on all days. Craig is planning a BBQ for either Friday or Saturday night. Let him ASAP know if you have preference.

The date for the Christmas dinner is the Saturday 2nd of December. The venue will be the home of Club President, Craig Dilks. If you don't have his address, you will find it in the List in the Members area

The date for the Christmas dinner is the Saturday 2nd of December. The venue will be the home of Club President, Craig Dilks.

Static display at the Bendigo Flying Club Fly-in at YBDG. PW6 to be flown in and towed out.

Static display at the Bendigo Flying Club Fly-in at YBDG. PW 6? to be flown in and towed out.

General Meeting - 22 October is our monthly meeting not 29th as previously displayed. A working bee to tidy up our clubroom and it`s outside surrounds as final preparation for the Cup Weekend is planned, so bring your mower, whipper snipper and blower please.

Sunday October 22 General Meeting - 22 October is our monthly meeting not 29th as previously displayes. A working bee to tidy up our clubroom and it`s outside surrounds as final preparation for the Cup Weekend is planned, so bring your mower, whipper snipper and blower please. Paul

Melbourne Cup Day Cross-Country Coaching Week. Fly cross-country tasks with coaching from some of Australias top racing pilots in a casual atmosphere. This year again the Coaching Week will coincide with a Vintage Glider Association gathering. For more details go to Cup Weekend Coaching Camp

General Meeting - To be followed by a mini working bee as final preparation for the Cup Weekend.

Presentation Night Not to be missed -This year's gathering will be held at Pratty's Patch. More detail to follow.

The date for the Christmas dinner is the Saturday 2nd of December. The venue is yet to be decided.

Saturday December 2 The date for the Christmas dinner is the Saturday 2nd of December. The venue is yet to be decided.

Melbourne Cup Day Cross-Country Coaching Week. Fly cross-country tasks with coaching from some of Australias top racing pilots in a casual atmosphere. This year again the Coaching Week will coincide with a Vintage Glider Association gathering. For more details go to Cup Weekend Coaching Camp

Saturday & Sunday October 14 - 15 Ballarat Squadron - Australian Air League Camp
Around 20 members of the Australian Air League will be visiting the club for the weekend. As usual, we will require as many AEI's on deck as we can get. This is a great opportunity to introduce interested young people to the sport of gliding.

October 14 - 15 Ballarat Squadron - Australian Air League CampAround 20 members of the Australian Air League will be visiting the club for the weekend. As usual, we will require as many AEI's on deck as we can get. This is a great opportunity to introduce interested young people to the sport of gliding.

Melbourne Cup Day Cross-Country Coaching Week. Fly cross-country tasks with coaching from some of Australias top racing pilots in a casual atmosphere. This year again the Coaching Week will coincide with a Vintage Glider Association gathering.

Saturday September 30 2006 Flight Training Course commences.

General Meeting - To be followed by a Working Bee.

Saturday November 25 Possible static display at the Bendigo Flying Club Fly-in at YBDG. To be confirmed.

End of Winter Dinner We are having a end of winter dinner at the Sand Bar on McIvor Rd at 7pm. We are booked for 15 people but closer to the date firm numbers will be needed. RSVP to Craig. The food is not bad and good prices.

Sunday September 10 Airworthiness Documentation Training (1100-1200) This training session will cover issues with Maintenance Release, completion of Form II summaries, interpretation of Life Extension AD’s (in particular AD-337), and legal & insurance implications. The training is targetted at members with DI rating or above.

Sunday August 27 Radio Operator Endorsement Training (1300-1500) To legally operate an aircraft radio on other than the standard gliding frequencies you will require a log book endorsement. Book with Phil McCann.

Sunday August 27 General Meeting

Saturday 10 to Monday 12 March

Presentation Night Not to be missed -This year's gathering will be held at Pratty's Patch. More detail to follow.

Presentation Night Not to be missed -This year's gathering wil be held at Pratty's Patch. More detail to follow.

Friday 26 to Sunday 28 January Long Weekend. Flying on all days.

Long Weekend. Possible camp with Grampians Soaring Club (TBA)

Sayurday 10 to Monday 12 March Long Weekend possible camp with Grampians Soaring Club

Friday 6 to Monday 9 April

Friday 6 t0 10 April Easter - Flying all days

May 2007.

Sunday May 27 General Meeting

Melbourne Cup Day Cross-Country Coaching Week. Fly cross-country tasks with coaching from some of Australias top racing pilots in a casual atmosphere. This year again the Coaching Week will coincide with a Vintage Glider Association fly-in (or is that tow-in?)

Radio Operator Endorsement Training (1300-1500) To legally operate an aircraft radio on other than the standard gliding frequencies you will require a log book endorsement. Book with Phil McCann before 21/8

Melbourne Cup Day Cross-Country Coaching Week. Fly cross-country tasks with coaching from some of Australias top racing pilots in a casual atmosphere. This year again the Coaching Week will coincide with the annual Vintage Glider Association fly-in (or is that tow-in?)

Club Calendar

General Meetings. Club meetings are held at the clubrooms and generally at 10:00 am on the fourth Sunday of each month. Check the meeting minutes for any changes.

Monthly Competition. Organised by the CFI each month in conjunction with club meetings. The task is set to fit the prevailing conditions - Read about the last Monthly Competition

July 2006.

Sunday July 23 Annual General Meeting and General Meeting

Saturday July 29 Safety Seminar (1100 - 1130) Circuits and Landings

Saturday July 29 - 30 Australian Air League. The Doncaster Squadron will be visiting the Club for the Week End. Members are asked to come along and assist in introducing these aviation enthusiasts to our sport. Gliding Ops will be conducted on Saturday afternoon and Sunday Morning before they depart.

Sunday July 30 Safety Seminar(1100 - 1130) Lookout and Outlanding

August 2006.

Saturday & Sunday August 5 & 6 No Flying Due to Winch refurbishment

Saturday August 12 Safety Seminar (1100 - 1130) Launches

Sunday August 13 Safety Seminar (1100 - 1130) DI's and Walk Arounds

Saturday August 19 Safety Seminar (1100 - 1130) Circuits and Landings

Sunday August 20 Safety Seminar (1100 - 1130) Lookout and Outlanding

Saturday August 26 End of Winter Dinner We are having a end of winter dinner at the Sand Bar on McIvor Rd at 7pm. I've booked for 15 people but closer to the date I will need firm numbers. The food is not bad and good prices.

Sunday August 27 2006. Radio Operator Endorsement Training (1300-1500) To legally operate an aircraft radio on other than the standard gliding frequencies you will require a log book endorsement. Book with Phil McCann before 16/8

September 2006.

Sunday September 24 General Meeting

October 2006.

Saturday October 21 Presentation Night Not to be missed -This years gathering wil be held at Pratty's Patch. More detail to follow.

Sunday October 29 General Meeting

November 2006.

Saturday November 4 - 12 Melbourne Cup Day Cross-Country Week. Fly cross-country tasks with coaching from some of Australias top racing pilots in a casual atmosphere.

Sunday November 26 General Meeting

December 2006.

Tuesday December 26 to Sunday 31 Xmas Break - Flying each day

January 2007.

Sunday January 28 General Meeting

February 2007.

Sunday February 25 General Meeting

March 2007.

Sunday March 25 General Meeting

April 2007.

Sunday April 22 General Meeting