Archive for May, 2009

Hi all pilots

The spiral design which this logo is based on is based on the mathematical symbol of phi or the golden ratio. It can be found in many natural phenomena including the dive pattern of hunting falcons. It also represents new beginnings in New Zealand maori culture and for this logo also represents a rising thermal air current, which we all fly.

I thought we needed to sharpen, simplify and modernise our image to attract more people. I have included all three disciplines in the logo so that it belongs to everyone.

It will suit screen printing (t-shirt) or embroidery (cap) in different colours, however I think a white shirt with a blue design will the best due to our hot conditions. Blue is also the colour of the sky which adds more meaning to the design.

The logo would look best large on the back and a small scale insignia on one side of the breast on the front.

Maybe on the sleeve of the shirt or back of the cap the beautiful feather logo design could be incorprated, with simply the word “fly” next to it.

Great to see the website, and the blog is keeping me in the loop and I am looking forward to more flying adventures with you when I return in September.

Cheers
Will

PS I have kept a travel blog for the kids at school, so if you want to check out our adventures so far go to: http://sarahnwill.travellerspoint.com/

Kris and Kate from Brisbane have sent us an entry for the club logo competition. Kate has cleverly included the crocodile in her logo design.

Thanks Kris and Kate!

Kevin Gilligan of Updraught Microlights and Hang Gliders has just launched his new website.

Wow! It looks great with lots of Microlight and Hang gliding photos from around this beautiful region.

You can check it out at www.updraught.com.au

Recently Brod organised a weekend away for the Club to go to Cooktown and fly a site north of the town.

The weekend was well attended. Bob and Brett flew up in the trike from Atherton. Brod, John, Damien, Joe, Roger, Barney, Tracey, Wayne and Julie all drove to Cooktown. Everyone converged at the Cooktown airport on Saturday morning to pick up Brett and Bob.

From the airport it was a 3 hour drive via Hopevale township and out to the coast via a 4 wheel drive track.

Brett was the first to climb the steep hill above the wide sandy beach with his para-glider. He had a couple of short flights and then a longer flight of around an hour or so.

Everyone lugged their hang gliders up the hill looking for the best launch site.

Joe took off in his floater and managed a short zip down to the beach!

John decided to move further up the hill to take advantage of the steeper terrain funneling the wind better. He took off and managed to soar the ridge for about an hour or so.

Kev flew in from Port Douglas in to Cooktown his trike to say G’day. Tracey and Bob drove out to meet him at the airport that night. After a good feed at the RSL they stayed the night in town. Up early Sunday morning to catch the nice smooth air for the trip back to Atherton and Port Douglas. Both trikes did a pass over the boys camped on the beach to wake them up and then headed south for the 4 hour flight back!

Sunday saw Brett get in another good flight. The wind could have been a little stronger for the hang gliders with only 10-15KTS SE blowing in.

A good weekend had by all!

Below are a few photos from the weekend; Check out the video on vimeo.

The beach with Cooktown in the back ground.

Brett flies the ridge.

The beach and ridge from the air.

Joe sets up

Cooktown from the air and Tracey and Bob after the flight at Atherton.

Here is the video!

Cooktown Fly-in from Tracey on Vimeo.