New Members We'd like to welcome 3 new members to the club (2 are past members) - Russell Walker - a past member from many years ago Mike Linton - also a past member from a few years ago David Magee - A new member who previously flew with the SAAMBR club in Queensland I'm sure you will all give them a warm welcome to the club. June 30 Membership Renewals Many ... Read More
Hangar Talk – May 2017
Don't forget the AGM on June 1, 7:30pm at Kings Meadows Health Centre May 22 - Update on "Doc's" Sopwith Pup. As promised by Peter Daniel, Peter sent me an update on the maiden of Doc's beautiful scale model along with some sad news. Here is what Peter had to say - "Hello George, I am not sure if i sent you the pics of Steve's Pup on the maiden and last flight (on May 5). ... Read More
Hangar Talk – April 2017
Update It's a long time between posts; December to April. However most, if not all of the members will be aware of the reasons. I've been out of action since mid January, when we left to go on a two week cruise, only to return and enter hospital for a scheduled procedure. However, whilst the procedure itself went well, some careless transferring by the radiology staff the day ... Read More
Hangar Talk – December 2016
November 25 - December 8 - The Fence! December saw a lot of activity, with a fair share of it taken up with the construction of our new fence around the pits. The committee made the decision to erect a fence around the pit area that now effectively prevents any sheep accessing the pits. This will be particularly beneficial during the winter months when the ground is soft and ... Read More
Hangar Talk – October 2016
October Another quiet month of no field activity due to the inclement weather. Whilst we were hopeful of holding the Model Day in support of the RFDS, the weather again intervened. To give you an idea of the unusually high rainfall (I know you don't want to be reminded), consider this - Average Rainfall to October 505mm Total to Oct 20 2015 404mm Total to Oct 20 ... Read More