Archive for November, 2009

Well, a gallant attempt was made to stage a Gillies comp on Saturday the 28th November. The day looked reasonable and Bob, Joe, Ron, Brod, Warren and Kieren turned up at Jack’s farm for the drive in. Eva kindly volunteered to drive and close the gates. (thanks Eva!)

As usual, the cycles roared through during set up, then lulled off when we were actually ready to go. Ron lined up first. The cycles made us wait a long time before arriving, so patience on launch was needed. Brod was next, then Bob. Once in the valley, the air was a bit strange. Lots of bubbles but very difficult to catch. Ron run for the point, as did Bob. Brod turned back over launch and had a better time of it. He then went out into the valley and managed to stay up. Ron and Bob meanwhile, kept proving Einstien was right about gravity…

Bob made the turf farm. Ron had an ‘interesting’ downwinder into a cane paddock (see pic) Keiren launched in Warren’s Litesport and had a good run, despite the harness being too small and his legs cramping most of the time. Kieren and Brod both landed at the turf farm as well. Joe and Warren felt the return didn’t match the investment and packed up.

So, we tried but it didn’t quite work out. We are going to have another go next weekend 5th and 6th December 2009. (weather permitting).

waiting on launch

setting up

Ron's landing paddock

Nice nees!

Interesting clouds pictures can be found here;

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/29/Weird-Rare-Clouds-and-the-Physics-Behind-Them.aspx

We have recieved notice of a facebook group for Nth Queensland Hang-glider pilots. Lincoln is in Townsville and is keen to start training in Cairns ASAP. In the meantime, he has set up a page for anyone flying hang-gliders in Nth Qld (and has a facebook account) to get together and talk about our favourite subject!

If you have a facebook account search for the following:

NthQld Hang Gliding

Hello all

The Gillies competition dates have been re-announced. Sat and Sun the 28th and 29th of November. Keep the weekend after that free as well, just in case. Rex will be a back-up, as usual should the weather not be playing fair.

Ring Brod (4053 4686 or 0419 800 820) in the morning  between 8 and 9am to let him know you wish to enter and to find out what is happening.

Just to get you inspired…..

Don’t forget to bring the $20 entry fee with you.