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Thanks to Jarvis for this great video of flying in PNG.Look out for the volcano!

The CHGC Christmas party was a great success, with around 20 people gathering at the beautiful Ellis beach yacht club boat house for an evening of food, drink and merriment. Also announced on the night ,the results of the club championship….

Congratulations to Paul Stuart, our 2012 club champion!!

Winning both days of the Rex comp, in exactly the same time each day!
Not only that, 2nd placed Ron, also clocked exactly the same time both days!!

It has been a very successful year for the club, with great comps, many trips away and lots and lots of spectacular FNQ flying. Bring on next year!!

At the last meeting, it was decided that everyone needed, that’s right NEEDED another Cooktown weekend. You’ve watched the videos,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9KoEZHCerg&list=UUtZ7YX1WTEZseemEgbatO8A&index=1&feature=plcp

you’ve heard the other pilots raving, now experience Cooktown yourself!

The weekend of November 24th id the date. Unless it’s chucking it down, we are going. Contact Brett or Bob if you are interested.

A short video of our flight from the Rex lookout to the wall, via south west ridge. A sensational day, Joe Wazza and Bob at the Wall, Ron and Paul at Silky Oaks. Always a bonus to have such a big flight so late in the season. Enjoy!!

Came across this video of the Rex lookout in 1995. Anyone recognise themselves or the gliders?

Registration is now Open for Women with Wings 3, to be held from

25th February – 1st March 2013 in Bright, Victoria Australia!

http://womenwithwingsclinic.blogspot.com.au/

This is a women’s only flying clinic for hang glider and paraglider

pilots with instructors and mentors on the ground AND in the air to

assist in the advancement of your flying, whether you have just

completed your HG or PG license, or want to improve your XC and

competition skills.

Early bird registrations are just $129.50 till 30th November. After

that, the price will rise significantly so book in soon! Last time,

registrations filled very quickly close to the closing date and

numbers are capped, so don’t leave it to the last minute!

“Now my confidence level – not only in my ability but in the

knowledge that I will keep flying is rock solid. And I know I won’t

lose it.” Diana Sima

“Talking and discussing my feelings of fear with other women really

helped. These were valid feelings but they could be dealt with.

Being feminine was not an impediment to flying! Female pilots are a

rare breed and I was so lucky to be spending a week flying with a

flock of them.” Gia Arbuthnott

See more testimonials and stories by going to

<http://www.hgfa.asn.au> click on Skysailor, click May 2011 p 28,

and June 2011 p12.

Our next competition will be held at the Rex lookout on the weekend of the 25th and 26th of August 2012. $20 per pilot entry fee gets goal beers and great prizes. We have the weekend of 8th and 9th of September as an alternative if the weather refuses to play. One more weekend yet to be announced will round out the season.

Contact Bob, Brett or Vanessa for details.