Category Archives: Flying

(Stop Press! The Gold C and Diamond Goal flight were approved) Saturday: Day 2 Really hot 42 degrees. Launched at 1.40 . Buckles on the parachute too hot to touch after being in the sun. Water in camelback tube almost boiling … Continue reading →

I had a very pleasant day’s gliding on Monday and managed to get some video with my new GoPro camera. I concentrated on flying the aircraft rather than taking pictures (wise, eh!) so I didn’t manage to video the landing. … Continue reading →

The latest issue of the glossy aviation magazine Australian Pilot contains an article I’ve written about my gliding experiences. As you would imagine, it is a well-written, very readable tale! Rush out now to the newsagent and buy a copy. … Continue reading →

I’m now a tow pilot, having completed my endorsement training at the Bathurst Soaring Club under the instruction of Brian Bailey. He’s a good guy who made the experience a pleasant one, and more importantly, taught me a great deal … Continue reading →

Another great day of gliding on Saturday. I hadn’t been in the air for a while because the bushfires in the Blue Mountains have been covering Sydney with smoky haze. They’ve been cautioning people with asthma not to go outside. … Continue reading →