Category Archives: Flying

Saturday, and the soaring forecast is again not that good. The thought is that we should pack up the gliders in the afternoon ready for the return to Camden on Sunday. I go for a fly in the DG303, bung … Continue reading →

Thursday and it is soaring weather! I get out early to prepare the DG303 glider, hoping against hope that it might turn out to be a booming 500 kilometre day. My hopes are dashed. There are nice clouds about, there … Continue reading →

A lovely sunny 28-degree day today in Cootamundra, but very windy – windy enough to blow your hat off! It is difficult to fly cross-country in strong winds when you intend to return to your takeoff point. You drift down … Continue reading →

On Wednesday I flew my first passenger flight in a glider, with Jan as passenger. I’ve taken up lots of passengers in light aircraft in my 1200 hours of power flying, but none in a glider. Jan is a seasoned … Continue reading →

Getting back to normal life in Australia involves, of course, getting back into the air. I manage a three hour and 17 minute flight in the DG303 soaring above Camden, The Oaks, Menangle and Picton. Glorious sunny Sydney weather puts … Continue reading →