Weighing in at 331kg's in the white corner, GGR. On Thursday we put the Kestrel 19 on the scales. Each wing comes in at 98kg and after all the sanding the glider is 20 kgs lighter than when it was last weighed. All that is left to do is to rig the control throws.
Neil gets ready for a familiarisation flight in the LS-1. He enjoyed it so much that we couldn't get him down on his second flight!
A new photo from the weekend (Feb 27, 28) of Phil sanding the wing of the Kestrel. He got a coat of primer on both the wings.
Here's an updated photo of the Kestrel 19 getting a coat of gloss white. since this photo was taken it has been polished.
Phil has made huge progress on the Kestrel since the last update. All of the control circuit is now in and the cockpit is painted and lined.
A selection of visiting pilots and members on the launch grid at the recent Cup Week Coaching Camp, taken by Graeme Sargeant.
No, I didn't land this close to a tree and fence - I pushed it there. See the full story in XC Adventures. - Mark
The mighty Kestral 19 is rigged for the first time in 15 years. While there is still much to do Phil is further inspired by reaching this significant milestone.
With a cold south-westerly wind gusting under an increasingly cloudy sky, the Junior sits amid puddles and mud. A few hardy souls turned up on Saturday, July 4, managing to generate some winter trade for the borrowed towplane, on an aerotow only launch day. Taking to the air were the Bocian (pictured being towed), as well as the PW-5 and IS-29.
Frank experiments with a new way to get his DG101 to the launch point.
Braving the cool conditions the Australian Air Force Cadets enjoyed a good weekend of flying on June 13 and 14.
Jenne ran out of lift on Saturday, April 11, but she managed to find a nice big paddock near Serpentine to land in.
Paul expresses his feelings at Frank's kind offer of a beer.
Dennis' K6e looks resplendent after its first flight in 16 years. Located some time ago by Ian Patching and Geoff Hearn, it was in storage with a broken wing at Wollongong G.C.
Dennis managed to locate someone with the time, skill and inclination to undertake the major repair on the wing in Mal Bennett, while he continued coordinate the sourcing of required components and the refitting of the interior and trailer. Eventually taking ownership of the entire project soom after the covering was completed, Dennis encouraged and harrassed his mates at the BGC to assist him to finalise the restoration.
Ian was able to complete the inspections and evaluate the glider at Bacchus Marsh on Saturday December 21, declaring the glider a joy to fly.
Having put in a lot of hours to get it like this, Dennis intends doing a lot of flying in it from now on.
Built May 1965 as S/N.009 and imported into New Zealand by John Roake, the glider has an interesting history. It originally flew as VK-GEM at the Piako Gliding Club, as did Dennis, though he never flew it at this time. Dennis has compiled a substantial history of this glider including actual movie footage shot in NZ.
It is a "Gem" once again!
- "Look what I've Done!". Mark surveys the result of an overexuberant launch. (Picture: Frank)
- Neil "Friza" Friswell concentrates on his first solo landing. (Picture: Frank)
- Peter in Woodstock heads home to Raywood from Donald after the long weekend camp, briefly escorted by Paul and Craig in the PW6. Picture: Craig Dilks''
- John Mackley wearing a smile that remained all weekend, as he prepared for flight in his newly acquired Ka6cr. Picture: Mark Kerr
- Bertha restrained as a Cu boils up over the field on Easter Monday.Picture: Patrick Roberts
- Rob photographed here recently, taking a ride in a Tiger Moth (inset)at Point Cook. Perhaps he's evaluating a new tug for the club, or worse still, spending the club assets and taking flying lessons! Looks the part, doesn't he!
- Phil tops off the tanks in the Libelle ready for a boomer of a day's flying. Picture: Mark Kerr
- John looking very pleased with himself after converting into the Junior over the Christmas break. Picture: Mark Kerr
- A family photo of the PW fleet at Raywood.Picture: Mark Kerr
- Craig on final glide for Raywood in the Woodstock after a 200km journey around North Central Victoria. Picture: Peter Raphael
- Newly elected Club President, Jack Lavery, takes time out from his official duties to take the Junior for a fly. Picture: Mark Kerr
- The K6e belonging to Dennis Hipperson and Ian Patching is now in the hands of the Australian Gliding Museum for covering and painting, it's right wing having been recently repaired by Mal Bennett. If all goes to plan we should see it at Raywood this season. Picture: Peter Raphael
- Some photos I took on the hanger flight in the Astir today. I found that Keith and Ken had located some very weak lift and it slowed my descent for about half an hour. The patches of trees were giving off their heat even after the sun went down.Pictures: Craig Dilks
- Patrick enjoys some winter flying in his IS29. Picture:: Mark Kerr
- Craig shares the Kookaburra with a young Air League Passenger during one of their annual visits to the club.
- A shot by Mark showing the guys hard at work on the fuselage. From left, Patrick Roberts, Ralph Keller (Back view), Colin Campbell, Phil Organ and Phil McCann.
- The wings get the treatment in the hangar.
- A montage of shots from Pauls camera.
- Paul, Geoff, Craig, Caleb and Dennis discuss the days events on Mt Hollowback.
- Modellers relax from the rigours of aerial gymnastics while waiting for the breeze to return.