Vale - Merv Cameron, Aged 78 It has been a while since the last Hangar Talk but sadly in that time we have lost a long term member in Merv Cameron. Merv eventually succumbed to his lengthy battle with his ill health and will be sadly missed. Merv was a stalwart of the club, serving on the committee for many years during which time he was a past vice-president. He also did his ... Read More
Hangar Talk – March 2018
Club Day - March 3 A rather quiet March club day with 10 members turning out for the day. Those present were, Geoff, Vince, Fred, Richard, Mike H, Alan, Kevin S, Max, Kevin H, yours truly and the ladies, Kerry and Mei Lin. The numbers were bolstered with three visitors; Ray Lloyd from Sheffield who is looking to join in the new year. Bill (I didn't get his surname) who was ... Read More
Hangar Talk – February 2018
Here we are again nearing the end of another month and with the exception of club day on February 4, there was very little activity due to the ongoing windy days. I was hoping for some promised material on member projects but we'll have to wait for another day. In response to my request for some material on the past club history, two members came forward and they are my usual ... Read More
Hangar Talk – December 2017
There is not a lot to write about this month given this seems to be the longest continuous windy period in summer that I can recall. The only news was the Christmas lunch and then the flying was only for the brave (or foolish). New Members We'd like to welcome another new member to the club - Jackson Oliver - as a Junior member. Jackson is a past member and the grandson ... Read More
Hangar Talk – November 2017
Apologies for the time between posts. New Members We'd like to welcome another two new members to the club - Chris Jones - as an Associate member. Chris hails from WA and is currently a member of PFL; Welcome Chris. Peter Armstrong - flies regularly with Peter Daniels and Doc Baldock. Peter has also just gained his Silver Power & Glider wings. Congratulations ... Read More