However a quick drive verified that RW 12 was usable if we didn’t veer too far left and a check of the BOM Brisbane Radar showed that we were unlikely to get more rain for a few hours at least.

And so we prepared IKW, QA and CQC for action and headed for 12 in readiness for the first of a total of eight planned 3000 ft AEFs for Fortitude Valley Rotarians.  With a couple of exceptions our visitors were booked at 15 min intervals and we planned to give each a 20 minute flight.

To achieve that schedule required a great effort by the CGC Team and that is precisely what happened.  The whole process of collection from the Aero Club, documentation/payment, pre flight briefing, conduct of the flight, debrief, Certificate presentation and eventual return to the car park all went like a well oiled machine. Flights were all of 20 mins give or take 2 mins and, in almost all cases, the next flight was ready to launch when the tug landed.

And all of that happened with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of willing cooperation by an enthusiastic band of Club Members.

All of our visitors thoroughly enjoyed their flight and there is a possibility that a business corporate day may eventuate as a result.

Once our last guest departed we did six member flights including hangar flights for the three gliders.

 Stats for the day 8 AEFs and 6 member flights.  QA – 4 flights for 1 hr 16, IKW – 5 flights for 1 hr 40 and CQC 5 flights for 1 hr 42.  Total time 4 hrs 38.

All in all an excellent day and my thanks to all concerned for the great support.

Well done “Team Caboolture”