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December 31, 2009, at 03:15 PM by Phil Mc -

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December - Solar power system installed and operational. Consistently cold beer, you beauty.\\

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December - Solar power system installed and operational. Consistently cold beer, you beauty.

December 31, 2009, at 03:14 PM by Phil Mc -

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2009	Super Arrow VH-GYS was sold to Andy Heath and will be based at Caboolture. Solar power system installed and operational. Consistently cold beer, you beauty.\\

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2009	September - Super Arrow VH-GYS was sold to Andy Heath and will be based at Caboolture. December - Solar power system installed and operational. Consistently cold beer, you beauty.\\

December 31, 2009, at 03:13 PM by Phil Mc -

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2009	Super Arrow VH-GYS sold to Andy \\

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2009	Super Arrow VH-GYS was sold to Andy Heath and will be based at Caboolture. \\

December 31, 2009, at 03:11 PM by Phil Mc -

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2009

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2009	Super Arrow VH-GYS sold to Andy Solar power system installed and operational. Consistently cold beer, you beauty.	2010

December 31, 2009, at 03:08 PM by Phil Mc -

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2008	Construction of Hangar 3 completed

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2009
2008	Construction of Hangar 3 completed

December 31, 2009, at 03:06 PM by Phil Mc -

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2008	Construction of Hangar 3 constructed

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2008	Construction of Hangar 3 completed

June 18, 2009, at 08:47 PM by PhilMc -

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2008	Construction of Hangar 3 commenced

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2008	Construction of Hangar 3 constructed

June 16, 2009, at 05:37 PM by peter -

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. We now have a clubroom that is capable of entertaining 50-60 people and are now focusing on additional hangarage and looking toward fleet improvement over the next few years

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. We now have a clubroom that is capable of entertaining 50-60 people and are now focusing on mains power, strip restoration and looking toward fleet improvement over the next few years

June 16, 2009, at 05:35 PM by peter -

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26 September - Purchased Astir CS VH-WUJ from Narromine for $8,800. ||

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26 September - Purchased Astir CS VH-WUJ from Narromine ||

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1988	15 July 1988 - Purchased ES 60b Super Arrow from Gliding Club of Victoria for $9,000.

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1988	15 July 1988 - Purchased ES 60b Super Arrow from Gliding Club of Victoria.

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February - Purchased Astir 77 VH-KYQ for $23,000. ||

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February - Purchased Astir 77 VH-KYQ ||

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Purchased Swidnik PW 6 VH-GYC from agent John Roake, NZ for $90,000.
December - Purchased SZD Junior VH-XOA from Gliding Club of Victoria for $16,500||

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Purchased Swidnik PW 6 VH-GYC from agent John Roake, NZ
December - Purchased SZD Junior VH-XOA from Gliding Club of Victoria ||

May 13, 2009, at 10:53 PM by peter -

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo.. Hangar Construction

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo.. Hangar Construction

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood. for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood.\\

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood. for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood.\\

May 13, 2009, at 10:50 PM by peter -

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo.. Hangar Construction

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo.. Hangar Construction

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood.\\

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood. for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood.\\

August 05, 2008, at 09:52 PM by Peter - updated

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. We have completed extensions to the clubrooms ready for the 2007/8 season are now focusing on additional hangarage and looking toward fleet improvement over the next few years

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. We now have a clubroom that is capable of entertaining 50-60 people and are now focusing on additional hangarage and looking toward fleet improvement over the next few years

August 05, 2008, at 09:46 PM by Peter - updated image

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August 05, 2008, at 09:30 PM by Peter - update

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2008

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2008	Construction of Hangar 3 commenced

May 06, 2008, at 12:37 PM by Phil M -

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4 November - Official opening of the club house extension by President, Jack Lavery,including the unveiling of a painting donated by member Ralph Keller depicting the Club's first Kookaburra and the PW 6.||

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4 November - Official opening of the club house extension by President, Jack Lavery, including the unveiling of a painting donated by member Ralph Keller depicting the Club's first Kookaburra and the PW 6.||

May 06, 2008, at 12:36 PM by Phil M -

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4 November - Official opening of the club house extension, including the unveiling of a painting donated by member Ralph Keller depicting the Club's first Kookaburra and the PW 6.||

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4 November - Official opening of the club house extension by President, Jack Lavery,including the unveiling of a painting donated by member Ralph Keller depicting the Club's first Kookaburra and the PW 6.||

April 13, 2008, at 09:52 AM by Phil M -

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4 November - Official opening of the club house extension, including the unveiling of a painting donated by Ralph Keller depicting the Club's first Kookaburra and the PW 6.||

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4 November - Official opening of the club house extension, including the unveiling of a painting donated by member Ralph Keller depicting the Club's first Kookaburra and the PW 6.||

April 13, 2008, at 09:51 AM by Phil M -

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4 November - Official opening of the club house extension.||

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4 November - Official opening of the club house extension, including the unveiling of a painting donated by Ralph Keller depicting the Club's first Kookaburra and the PW 6.||

April 11, 2008, at 03:54 PM by Phil M -

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2007	Ka 7 VH-GNX retired due to age and donated to the Australian Gliding Museum\\

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2007	Ka 7 VH-GNX retired due to age related defects and donated to the Australian Gliding Museum\\

April 11, 2008, at 03:03 PM by Phil M -

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21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie. While the winch was very innovative, it proved to be inadequate for Club operation. Hire of Harry McInnes�s winch was negotiated. ||

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21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie. While the winch was very innovative, it proved to be inadequate for Club operation. Hired temporary winch from Harry McInnes. ||

April 11, 2008, at 03:02 PM by Phil M -

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1980	16 March - Purchased ES 52 ? Kookaburra VH-GZA from Doug Vanstan, Bacchus Marsh Aviation Services for $4500, Aircraft previously owned by Federation Soaring Group, Canberra. $2000 loan from North West Country Credit.\\

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1980	16 March - Purchased ES52 Kookaburra VH-GZA from Doug Vanstan, Bacchus Marsh Aviation Services for $4500, Aircraft previously owned by Federation Soaring Group, Canberra. $2000 loan from North West Country Credit.\\

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21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie. While the winch was very innovative, it proved to be inadequate for Club operation. Hire of Harry Mc Innes ?�s winch was negotiated. ||

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21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie. While the winch was very innovative, it proved to be inadequate for Club operation. Hire of Harry McInnes�s winch was negotiated. ||

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April 11, 2008, at 02:59 PM by Phil M -

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1980	16 March - Purchased ES 52 ? Kookaburra VH-GZA from Bacchus Marsh for $4,500.\\

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1980	16 March - Purchased ES 52 ? Kookaburra VH-GZA from Doug Vanstan, Bacchus Marsh Aviation Services for $4500, Aircraft previously owned by Federation Soaring Group, Canberra. $2000 loan from North West Country Credit.\\

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21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie.||

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21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie. While the winch was very innovative, it proved to be inadequate for Club operation. Hire of Harry Mc Innes ?�s winch was negotiated. ||

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1984	Purchased Schleicher Ka 7 VH-GNX from Bundaberg for $12,500.\\

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1984	Purchased Schleicher Ka 7 VH-GNX from Bundaberg Gliding Club for $12,500.\\

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Purchased Swidnik PW 6 VH-GYC for $90,000.\\

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Purchased Swidnik PW 6 VH-GYC from agent John Roake, NZ for $90,000.\\

April 11, 2008, at 02:50 PM by Phil M -

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26 September - Purchased Astir CS VH-WU Jfrom ? Narromine for $8,800. ||

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26 September - Purchased Astir CS VH-WUJ from Narromine for $8,800. ||

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2004	6 March - Astir VH-KYQ written off in a fatal accident while being flown by member, Neil Shearer.

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2004	6 March - Astir VH-KYQ written off in a fatal accident while being flown by member, Neil Shearer. Purchased Swidnik PW 6 VH-GYC for $90,000. December - Purchased SZD Junior VH-XOA from Gliding Club of Victoria for $16,500

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1984	Purchased Schleicher Ka 7 VH-GNX from Bundaberg for $12,500.\\4 November - Sold Kookaburra VH-GZA to Swan Hill.

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1984	Purchased Schleicher Ka 7 VH-GNX from Bundaberg for $12,500. 4 November - Sold Kookaburra VH-GZA to Swan Hill.

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1988

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1988	15 July 1988 - Purchased ES 60b Super Arrow from Gliding Club of Victoria for $9,000.

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1993	27 January - Astir VH-WUJ written off due to a mini tornado at Ararat.

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1993	27 January - Astir VH-WUJ written off due to a mini tornado at Ararat. February - Purchased Astir 77 VH-KYQ for $23,000.

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2004

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2004	6 March - Astir VH-KYQ written off in a fatal accident while being flown by member, Neil Shearer.

April 11, 2008, at 02:41 PM by Phil M -

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1982	6 June - First students to solo � Bernie Fry and Dete Hasse.

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1982	6 June - First students to solo � Bernie Fry and Dete Hasse. 26 September - Purchased Astir CS VH-WU Jfrom ? Narromine for $8,800.

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1984	4 November - Sold Kookaburra VH-GZA to Swan Hill.

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1984	Purchased Schleicher Ka 7 VH-GNX from Bundaberg for $12,500.\\4 November - Sold Kookaburra VH-GZA to Swan Hill.

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1993

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1993	27 January - Astir VH-WUJ written off due to a mini tornado at Ararat.

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2007	4 November - Official opening of the club house extension.

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2007	Ka 7 VH-GNX retired due to age and donated to the Australian Gliding Museum 4 November - Official opening of the club house extension.

April 11, 2008, at 02:35 PM by Phil M -

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1980	16 March - Purchased ES 52 ? Kookaburra from Bacchus Marsh for $4,500.\\27 June - Club Constitution adopted.\\

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1980	16 March - Purchased ES 52 ? Kookaburra VH-GZA from Bacchus Marsh for $4,500. 27 June - Club Constitution adopted.\\

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1984	4 November - Sold Kookaburra to Swan Hill.

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1984	4 November - Sold Kookaburra VH-GZA to Swan Hill.

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1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted.\\

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1980	16 March - Purchased ES 52 ? Kookaburra from Bacchus Marsh for $4,500.\\27 June - Club Constitution adopted.\\

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1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed.\\\

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1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed.\\

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1983	24 July - Commissioned Bedford based winch.\\\

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1983	24 July - Commissioned Bedford based winch.\\

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1984

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1984	4 November - Sold Kookaburra to Swan Hill.

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood.\\\

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood.\\

April 11, 2008, at 02:26 PM by Phil M -

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1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted.\\\

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1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted.\\

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1983	24 July - Commissioned Bedford winch.\\\

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1983	24 July - Commissioned Bedford based winch.\\\

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2002	Constructed current winch.

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2002	Constructed current Mazda based winch.

April 11, 2008, at 02:25 PM by Phil M -

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1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed. April - Affiliated with GFA.

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1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed. April - Affiliated with GFA.

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1983	24 July - Commissioned Bedford winch. 25 November - Club Incorporated.

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1983	24 July - Commissioned Bedford winch. 25 November - Club Incorporated.

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood. Commenced construction of Hangar 1, generator shed, fencing and club house. Commenced tree planting.

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood. Commenced construction of Hangar 1, generator shed, fencing and club house. Commenced tree planting.

April 11, 2008, at 02:23 PM by Phil M -

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1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted.\\\ 21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie.

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1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted. 21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie.

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1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted. 21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie.

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1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted.\\\ 21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie.

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2001
2002	Constructed current winch.
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2007	4 November - Official opening of the club house extension.
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1982
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1982	6 June - First students to solo � Bernie Fry and Dete Hasse.
1983	24 July - Commissioned Bedford winch. 25 November - Club Incorporated.

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1991

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1991	Purchased land at Raywood for $53,000. 23 November - First flight at Raywood. Commenced construction of Hangar 1, generator shed, fencing and club house. Commenced tree planting.

April 11, 2008, at 02:14 PM by Phil M -

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1979	17 November - Inaugural meeting. Present:- Phil Slocombe, Colin Campbell, Graeme Sargeant, Keith Evans Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Don Taylor. Early members included Graham Sheckelton, Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Dete Hasse.

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1979	17 November - Inaugural meeting. Present:- Phil Slocombe, Colin Campbell, Graeme Sargeant, Keith Evans Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Don Taylor. Early members included Graham Sheckelton, Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Dete Hasse.

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1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed.

April - Affiliated with GFA.||

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1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed. April - Affiliated with GFA.

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1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed. April - Affiliated with GFA.

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1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed.

April - Affiliated with GFA.||

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1979	17 November - Inaugural meeting. Present:- Phil Slocombe, Colin Campbell, Graeme Sargeant, Keith Evans Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Don Taylor. Early members included Graham Sheckelton, Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Dete Hasse.
1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted.

21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie.||

1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed.

April - Affiliated with GFA. ||

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1979	17 November - Inaugural meeting. Present:- Phil Slocombe, Colin Campbell, Graeme Sargeant, Keith Evans Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Don Taylor. Early members included Graham Sheckelton, Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Dete Hasse.
1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted. 21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie.
1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed. April - Affiliated with GFA.

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1980
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1980	27 June - Club Constitution adopted.

21 December - Flying commenced at Woodvale using a winch built by Phil Slocum, Jeff Penna and Bob Brodie.||

1981	March - Woodvale hangar completed.

April - Affiliated with GFA. ||

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!Chronology

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!Chronology

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1979	17 November - Inaugural meeting. Present:- Phil Slocombe, Colin Campbell, Graeme Sargeant, Keith Evans Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Don Taylor. Early members included Graham Sheckelton, Jeff Penna, Bob Brodie and Dete Hasse.
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Year	Event

November 09, 2007, at 04:38 PM by Peter - updated

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November 09, 2007, at 04:33 PM by Peter - updated facilities

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. Currently we are extending the clubrooms ready for the 2007/8 season focusing on additional hangarage and looking toward fleet improvement over the next few years

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. We have completed extensions to the clubrooms ready for the 2007/8 season are now focusing on additional hangarage and looking toward fleet improvement over the next few years

Safety is of prime importance within our club and here you can see members learning how to use the firefighting equipment that is kept on standby over the summer months.

August 07, 2007, at 08:40 AM by Peter - edit progress

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater as a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater as a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 3 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. Currently we have plans to extend the clubrooms at the end of the 2006/7 season and look toward fleet improvement over the next few years

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. Currently we are extending the clubrooms ready for the 2007/8 season focusing on additional hangarage and looking toward fleet improvement over the next few years

June 18, 2007, at 01:08 PM by Phil M -

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The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which the Club used until 2007 when a survey revealed glue delamintion problems which made it beyond economical repair. The Club donated the Ka7 to the Australian Gliding Museum in April 2007 . The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

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The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which the Club used until 2007 when a survey revealed glue delamination problems which were beyond economical repair. The Club donated GNX to the Australian Gliding Museum in April 2007 . The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

June 18, 2007, at 01:07 PM by Phil M -

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The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which is still in use with the Club. The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

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The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which the Club used until 2007 when a survey revealed glue delamintion problems which made it beyond economical repair. The Club donated the Ka7 to the Australian Gliding Museum in April 2007 . The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

October 24, 2006, at 10:57 PM by Peter - added image

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. Currently we have plans to extend the clubrooms at the end of the 2006/7 season and look toward fleet improvement over the next few years

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. Currently we have plans to extend the clubrooms at the end of the 2006/7 season and look toward fleet improvement over the next few years

October 24, 2006, at 10:53 PM by Peter - added image

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club.

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club. The club has a progressive policy in advancing the facilities available to the members. Currently we have plans to extend the clubrooms at the end of the 2006/7 season and look toward fleet improvement over the next few years

October 24, 2006, at 10:49 PM by Peter - add image

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May 09, 2006, at 10:39 PM by peter -

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Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse. The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 a winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned.

The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which is still in use with the Club. The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater as a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse. The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 a winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned.

The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which is still in use with the Club. The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater as a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

May 09, 2006, at 10:13 PM by peter - added picture

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club.

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club.

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club.

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club.

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Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse. The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 a winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned.

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Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse. The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 a winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned.

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club

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From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club.

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo. Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse. Hangar Construction The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 a winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned. Attach:old Δ winch.jpg"Winch"

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo.. Hangar Construction Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse. The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 a winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned.

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater as a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater as a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse.

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Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse. Hangar Construction

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo. Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse.

The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 the current winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned.

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo.

Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse.

The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 a winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned. Attach:old Δ winch.jpg"Winch"

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The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which is still in use with the Club. The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

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The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which is still in use with the Club. The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979 and with an original membership of 7,operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo. Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse.

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The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979, and with an original membership of 7, operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo. Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse.

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seateras a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater as a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which is still in use with the Club. The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

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The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which is still in use with the Club. The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seateras a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seateras a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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VH-WUJ was destroyed along with a number of other aircraft in February 1993 when a mini cyclone hit the Grampians Soaring Clubs field at Ararat. As a replacement the Club subsequently purchased an Astir 77(VH-KYQ). This was unfortunately written off in an outlanding accident in 2004.

To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seateras a replacement for the Astir. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

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History

The Bendigo Gliding Club was established in November 1979 and with an original membership of 7,operated from a private airfield at Woodvale, near Bendigo. In March 1981 members constructed a hangar and this was subsequently extended on two occasions to accomodate more aircraft. In 1991 the desire for more autonomy saw the Club move to its own airfield at the current site near Raywood, some 20 minutes north of Bendigo. Since relocating to this site Club has constructed two large hangars and a comfortable clubhouse.

The Club operated initially with a winch constructed by its members and also for a time using a winch borrowed from a Grampians Soaring Club member. In July 1983 the current winch, designed and constructed by Club members was commissioned.

The Club's first aircraft was a short-wing Kookaburra (VH-GZA) which was purchased for $4,500. In 1982 the Club purchased an Astir CS (VH-WUJ) and in 1984 the Kookaburra was replaced with a Ka7 (VH-GNX) which is still in use with the Club. The Club later purchased a Super Arrow (VH-GYS) from The Gliding Club of Victoria in 1988.

VH-WUJ was destroyed along with a number of other aircraft in February 1993 when a mini cyclone hit the Grampians Soaring Clubs field at Ararat. As a replacement the Club subsequently purchased an Astir 77(VH-KYQ). This was unfortunately written off in an outlanding accident in 2004.

To foster interest in cross-country flying and upgrade the fleet the club decided, in 2004, to purchase a Swidnik PW-6 (VH-GYC). This was shortly thereafter joined by an SZD Junior (VH-XOA) as an early solo, cross country capable, single seater. Apart from the 4 club owned aircraft available to all members there is a growing fleet of privately owned aircraft now operating within the club.

From the original 7 members the Club has grown steadily and reached a peak of 43 members in 1988-1989. It currently has around 40 members. Of the original 7 members, 4 are still involved with the Club

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