Sunday’s gliding activities bore a strong resemblance to those reported from Friday by Judith – a modest turnout of members influenced no doubt by the recency of DDSC, the onset of the silly season, the attendance of a number of our regulars at the Caboolture Aero Club AGM, and the predicted wet weather.  The last element did not in fact eventuate, and while conditions initially appeared quite favourable, most of us had more success finding sink rather than lift.  Thus we headed of to 30 with only CQC in tow.

 

Mark Thompson tested the air for us with a 28 minute flight, after which I put in a modest 21 minute effort in Mark’s company.  

 

Our group was briefly joined by Tyson, a young pilot who has moved from South Australia and who dropped in to check out the club.  

 

Mick Moloney and Rupert Perry then put in the day’s best effort at 48 minutes.  Mike McCluskey treated wife Kim to a flight, but Kim’s alleged curse as the “Queen of Sink” came to the fore and they returned to 06 after only 20 minutes.  

 

Kevin Rodda then shared the hangar flight with Mick.  Our thanks to Karl Bodi for performing tug duties. 

 

Overall stats for the day - 5 flights for a total of 2hrs 33 mins.

 

A reminder that Sunday 21 December will be the 28’s last day in service so please plan to join us for what will be a nostalgic occasion.