Our favourite tug pilot drops us a line after this weeks big turnout at Forbes!

Hi Flyers

Once again the Dusty Demons shared their tow pilot with all who wanted to fly.   Thanks to Bill Moyes who once again supplied the Dragon Fly’s, Forbes Aeroclub gave us use of the club house, an extra hanger for the gliders plus BBQ and facilities and Forbes Shire gave us use of the air field. 21 hangie pilots were towed and all had a great time including the group of new tow pilots who were training with instructor Curt Warren. All Curt’s students did very well with most advancing from the tandem to their own or one of Curt’s gliders over the weekend, Jonathan was amazing on tow, a real natural.

Michael’s patience and persistence has paid off. Bringing a borrowed Litespeed which he had test flown by Cameron and Curt, a few adjustments were made,advice on flying was sought, then he put in some excellent flights. It is always good to see hangies seeking and getting the help and assistance that they need to stay safe and be better pilots. Thanks for your help guys and thanks to all the helpers on the tow line.

It was great to see so many new people join us. We had flyers from the Newcastle group with Ebbs providing the transport. We had new Canberra, Blue Mountains, Stanwell and Mudgee flyers all join us for some fun flying, we even had two girls with Kathryn and Jorj showing that girls can not only fly hangies but can do it well and have just as much fun as the guy’s.

The towing was mainly with the 4 stroke Dragon Fly towing everything from the Fun’s to Moyes Litespeeds and the Atos, the tandem and the new Airborne REV which is a very nicely made glider, a real credit to both Al Daniels and the Airborne crew.

I must apologise to anyone who found me to be a bit aloof but when I’m towing I tend to get totally absorbed in what I’m doing especially when I have the pressure of looking after newbies, I take the safety of those at the other end of the line very seriously. I also apologise for the wait on the tow line as we got a lot bigger turn out of pilots than what was expected, thanks for your patience.

A big thankyou to Curt and Louise for looking after not only your students but also the other flyers and thanks Bill Murphy, Curt, Louise and all who contributed to feeding us or providing the gear and facilities that make these get togethers possible.

I dropped into the Apex Tourist Park on the way home and spoke to the owner who has advised me that he is prepared to do a special deal for hangies on all our towing weekends. He is offering camping from $12 per night instead of $25 and will throw in free power and use of the camp kitchen facility’s. Just let Neil or Jane know on booking in that your with the hang gliding group.

Check out the park at www.touristpark.com.au or email jane@touristpark.com.au

Ph 02 6851 1929  

Anyone with tow credits can use them next time or request a refund, email me.

As usual the flying stories will be posted on www.thebomout.com and at this stage the next flying weekend by demand looks like being the 26th and 27th of September

Regards and drive safely Steve

ps: can’t tell you how good Tuesday’s weather was in Forbes or your not going to stop crying till the next Forbes aerotow.