It's On Again
Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp 2008
1st to 4th November 2008
The Bendigo Gliding Club is again hosting the annual Melbourne Cup Weekend Coaching Camp at its Raywood Airfield.
The coaching aspects of the camp will be overseen by the VSA Coach, Peter Buskens and the RTO Sport, David Wilson, ably assisted by a number of very experienced cross country pilots.
The weekend will involve daily lectures, briefings and task setting aimed at developing cross country flying skills.
All pilots are welcome and all levels of experience can be catered for. The Vintage Glider Association are again holding a gathering at the field in conjunction with the camp so there will be something for everybody.
While launches are expected to be available from Friday, the main activity will be from Saturday 1st to Tuesday 4th. Depending on the level of interest and the weather, launches will continue to be available for the remainder of the week and into the following weekend.
Aerotow and winch launching will be available. There will be a movement charge of $10/day/visiting aircraft as a contribution to the continued development of the field and facilities. Previous contributions of this nature will again be evident this year in the improved facilities.
All participating pilots will be required to demonstrate current GFA & Club membership and all aircraft are required to have a current Maintenance Release. Failure to have the required paper work up to date will result in launching being refused.
Accommodation Options
Camping is available at the field (A charge of $5/person/day applies to cover gas, generator fuel etc)
Camping at The Raywood Recreation Reserve Hall is available (Contact Paul Dilks at p.dilks@impulse.net.au or 5446 8314 for details and bookings)
The normal range of accommodation options are available in Bendigo. For accomodation options and activities for non-gliding family members have a look at Bendigo Tourism.
Catering
Self serve breakfast, salad roll lunches and cooked evening meals will be available from Saturday lunch time through to Tuesday lunch time. All at reasonable prices.
For further information contact:
Phil McCann: 0417 423 450
Jack Lavery: 0418 469 690
Phil Organ: 0407 315 511
Paul Dilks: 0437 959 265