Archive for August, 2009

Soon you will be able to check the weather on our website!

Queensland Transport and the Department of Main Roads has recently granted permission for the Cairns Hang Gliding Club to install a state of the art weather station at the Rex Look-out.

Not only will it save our pilots time and fuel on driving to the look-out to find the wind is not great for flying, the local community will also benefit from this club initiative. There are many people in the community who rely on weather reports for work and recreational activities, our weather station will be able to give accurate and up to date information at the click of a button.

Access will be free via this website and you will be able to read live information such as wind strength and direction, barometric pressure, rain fall and other conditions.

Work has begun on the plans for installation, so stay tuned for the launch date.

Our Club had our yearly parachute re-pack on the 9th July at the PCYC hall at Manunda.

Terry and Ian came down from Atherton and Barney came down from Port Douglas. Brett and Bob and Tracey also went along and Teddy lent some moral support!

Barney’ parachute was the only one to be re-packed. Luckily, as when he threw it out it didn’t work!

Brett checks Bob's parachute

Barney prepares for his practice throw!

At our last club meeting a date was decided for the Eungella competition.

The weekend of 26th September 2009 is the date. We are assured by tried and true veterans that this will be a good time for a comp!

For accomodation contact

Eungella Chalet                        07) 4958 4509

Broken River Mountain Resort 07) 4958 4000

Eungella Cabin                        07) 4958 4590

The Eungella holiday park is now closed but camping will still be available on an honesty system.

All welcome. You may contact the club for more details or Brod Osborne our comp director.

Hope to see you there!