The Taupo Gliding Clubrsquos Newsletter December 2013 ndash January 2014

Welcome to the first edition of Outlanding for 2014 Christmas has been and gone and summer is rapidly coming to a close Although the Christmas period has been quiet members have experienced some good flying conditions over the last couple of months and with more promising weather ahead you should take the opportunity to enjoy some lengthy flights This year starting with this edition you will see a newsletter every two months until the end of May The next edition will then be at the end of August followed then at the end of October and December If anyone would like to contribute an article or would like a notification placed into the newsletter could you please have it to Trace by the 20th of the month the newsletter is due out In the meantime please enjoy the followingcheers Trace

Whatrsquos inside

CFI Report

2014 NZ Multiclass Nationals

Article ndash Microair 760 Radio

Upcoming Events

New Members

Achievements

Humour

For Sale

CFI Report ndash by CFI Bill Kendall

Hi Flyers here we go for another newsletter firstly I wish to congratulate both Bradley Scrivener and Brent Cameron for going solo and achieving their A Certificate They have also gone solo in the PW5rsquos and both report that they are enjoying the change from the ASK21 so we should see the PW5rsquos getting a thrashing (we hope) Now they can move on to their B syllabus Once again we have had an incident in the Taupo MBZ this time

involving a Global Express Jet This jet is the largest that Taupo Airport can handle and it flew not stop from Australia direct to Taupo in 2 Hour 20min and has a larger wing span than a Boeing 737 at 29 metres and weighing in at 48 tonnes It started a long final onto runway 17 at 10 NM and there were at least 3 gliders in the vicinity Two made radio calls and one did not causing the Jet to deviate from his flight path to avoid the glider This is a major safety concern not only for the Taupo Airport Operational amp Safety Committee but for us in the Taupo Gliding Club THERE HAVE BEEN 11 EXECUTIVE JETS FLY IN TO TAUPO this year

This has highlighted to me that some of our pilots are flying in the MBZ without sitting the Radio Procedurersquos Examination in accordance with NZGA AC 211 (not for use cross country or in controlled airspace) We will be holding another Wednesday night Taupo Airspace Review with Airport manager Mike Groome and it will be compulsory for all members to attend or they will be told not to fly in the MBZ until they do Out of town pilots will need to be briefed by the CFI If you do not hold a FRTO see me at the club and we will arrange the study material and arrange an examination date What this means if you do not have a RADIO RATING you do not fly in the MBZ Please transmit your CALLSIGN HEIGHT LOCATION and INTENTIONS every 10min in the MBZ Be accurate with your location and reference in to the nearest reporting point they are from the north LAKE ROTOKAWA WAIRAKEI HUKA FALLS BOAT HARBOUR MOUNT TAUHARA SAND FLY HILL RANGATIRA POINT WHAKAIPO BAY KINLOCK TAUPO AIRPORT WHITE CLIFFS HATEPE MOTOUTAIKO ISLAND MISSION BAY KARANGAHAPE (Western Bay) Example ldquoTaupo Traffic Golf Tango Golf 2 west of Wairakei at 4500ft tracking Centennial Parkrdquo Please pilots we have already had two deaths in the gliding this year and I donrsquot want to be writing that type of report or going to a funeral Safe Flying Bill CFI

2014 NZ Multiclass Nationals

The 2014 NZ Multiclass Nationals were held at Matamata during 27 December 2013 to 09 January 2014 - where there were 31 contestants in all during the period At the same time the Matamata Soaring Centre (MSC) held a Christmas camp where members from surrounding clubs that are linked to the MSC were able to participate Students instructors and gliders from these clubs descended upon Matamata for the two week period During this time there were a number of first solo flights and personal achievements for the non-contestant pilots As for the Nationals and as for gliding in general the weather plays a major roll and not unlike our own Central Plateau competition week the weather did provide some challenges for task setting and for flying

Of the 13 days of competition seven days had flyable tasks although pilots did get the opportunity or should I say practice to grid up on a number of occasions before the day was cancelled Although it was multiclass flying was divided into 15 and 18 metre classes for ease of tasking and scoring however prizes and trophies were for all classes ndash Open 18m 15m and Standard

This year saw the use of online scoring whereby pilots downloaded their own flights via the internet Their scores and their positions were almost instantaneous on a large screen television in the clubhouse This was great for everyone to be able to see where they were and for those not flying but interested to see as well Taupo entrants Trevor with Rob in their Duo Discus and Trace in his little Discus took part and all had a fantastic time Trev and Rob had a flying start to the week and let all the other big wing pilots know that they were going to be a threat to be reckoned with which they were Unfortunately it only takes one bad day to change everything and for Trev and Rob one engine start was enough to take away the

advantage that they had The end result was that they finished 2nd in 18m and Open classes a job well done and congrats to both

Trace had a couple of land outs one at the Te Arhoa racetrack resulted in a visit by the local Fire Brigade a return early day due to a lsquoweersquo system malfunctionhelliphelliphellipsome may laughhelliphelliphellipand one day where he was shot down just after the start For the remainder of the tasks he flew well and achieved 3rd place in Standard class So in all the boys from Taupo did an admirable job Although there were only seven task days the event was a success Ralph Henderson was invited over from the West Island to run the show as contest director and the contest ran smoothly As with all competitions it is the people behind the scenes doing the gridding retrieves scoring weather food radio and general duties that also makes for a successful event For those that are interested there will be a full report of the competition in the edition of Soaring NZ

----------------------

Microair 760 Radio

This radio is a 760-channel VHF aviation radio of solid-state construction and designed for use in gliders

Whilst being a very efficient radio it takes a little time to become use to its operation and the effort made in doing so will result in the best performance The following is extracted from the Microair manual but reduced to the basics for easy understanding The full manual can be read at wwwmicroaircomau

The diagram below covers the radio controls with an explanation to follow For basic operation it is not necessary to change the programming of the lsquopriorityrsquo switch or use the lsquomodersquo switch unless the radio has been changed from the lsquobasicrsquo Taupo settings

CFI Report ndash by CFI Bill Kendall

Hi Flyers here we go for another newsletter firstly I wish to congratulate both Bradley Scrivener and Brent Cameron for going solo and achieving their A Certificate They have also gone solo in the PW5rsquos and both report that they are enjoying the change from the ASK21 so we should see the PW5rsquos getting a thrashing (we hope) Now they can move on to their B syllabus Once again we have had an incident in the Taupo MBZ this time

involving a Global Express Jet This jet is the largest that Taupo Airport can handle and it flew not stop from Australia direct to Taupo in 2 Hour 20min and has a larger wing span than a Boeing 737 at 29 metres and weighing in at 48 tonnes It started a long final onto runway 17 at 10 NM and there were at least 3 gliders in the vicinity Two made radio calls and one did not causing the Jet to deviate from his flight path to avoid the glider This is a major safety concern not only for the Taupo Airport Operational amp Safety Committee but for us in the Taupo Gliding Club THERE HAVE BEEN 11 EXECUTIVE JETS FLY IN TO TAUPO this year

This has highlighted to me that some of our pilots are flying in the MBZ without sitting the Radio Procedurersquos Examination in accordance with NZGA AC 211 (not for use cross country or in controlled airspace) We will be holding another Wednesday night Taupo Airspace Review with Airport manager Mike Groome and it will be compulsory for all members to attend or they will be told not to fly in the MBZ until they do Out of town pilots will need to be briefed by the CFI If you do not hold a FRTO see me at the club and we will arrange the study material and arrange an examination date What this means if you do not have a RADIO RATING you do not fly in the MBZ Please transmit your CALLSIGN HEIGHT LOCATION and INTENTIONS every 10min in the MBZ Be accurate with your location and reference in to the nearest reporting point they are from the north LAKE ROTOKAWA WAIRAKEI HUKA FALLS BOAT HARBOUR MOUNT TAUHARA SAND FLY HILL RANGATIRA POINT WHAKAIPO BAY KINLOCK TAUPO AIRPORT WHITE CLIFFS HATEPE MOTOUTAIKO ISLAND MISSION BAY KARANGAHAPE (Western Bay) Example ldquoTaupo Traffic Golf Tango Golf 2 west of Wairakei at 4500ft tracking Centennial Parkrdquo Please pilots we have already had two deaths in the gliding this year and I donrsquot want to be writing that type of report or going to a funeral Safe Flying Bill CFI

2014 NZ Multiclass Nationals

The 2014 NZ Multiclass Nationals were held at Matamata during 27 December 2013 to 09 January 2014 - where there were 31 contestants in all during the period At the same time the Matamata Soaring Centre (MSC) held a Christmas camp where members from surrounding clubs that are linked to the MSC were able to participate Students instructors and gliders from these clubs descended upon Matamata for the two week period During this time there were a number of first solo flights and personal achievements for the non-contestant pilots As for the Nationals and as for gliding in general the weather plays a major roll and not unlike our own Central Plateau competition week the weather did provide some challenges for task setting and for flying

Of the 13 days of competition seven days had flyable tasks although pilots did get the opportunity or should I say practice to grid up on a number of occasions before the day was cancelled Although it was multiclass flying was divided into 15 and 18 metre classes for ease of tasking and scoring however prizes and trophies were for all classes ndash Open 18m 15m and Standard

This year saw the use of online scoring whereby pilots downloaded their own flights via the internet Their scores and their positions were almost instantaneous on a large screen television in the clubhouse This was great for everyone to be able to see where they were and for those not flying but interested to see as well Taupo entrants Trevor with Rob in their Duo Discus and Trace in his little Discus took part and all had a fantastic time Trev and Rob had a flying start to the week and let all the other big wing pilots know that they were going to be a threat to be reckoned with which they were Unfortunately it only takes one bad day to change everything and for Trev and Rob one engine start was enough to take away the

advantage that they had The end result was that they finished 2nd in 18m and Open classes a job well done and congrats to both

Trace had a couple of land outs one at the Te Arhoa racetrack resulted in a visit by the local Fire Brigade a return early day due to a lsquoweersquo system malfunctionhelliphelliphellipsome may laughhelliphelliphellipand one day where he was shot down just after the start For the remainder of the tasks he flew well and achieved 3rd place in Standard class So in all the boys from Taupo did an admirable job Although there were only seven task days the event was a success Ralph Henderson was invited over from the West Island to run the show as contest director and the contest ran smoothly As with all competitions it is the people behind the scenes doing the gridding retrieves scoring weather food radio and general duties that also makes for a successful event For those that are interested there will be a full report of the competition in the edition of Soaring NZ

----------------------

Microair 760 Radio

This radio is a 760-channel VHF aviation radio of solid-state construction and designed for use in gliders

Whilst being a very efficient radio it takes a little time to become use to its operation and the effort made in doing so will result in the best performance The following is extracted from the Microair manual but reduced to the basics for easy understanding The full manual can be read at wwwmicroaircomau

The diagram below covers the radio controls with an explanation to follow For basic operation it is not necessary to change the programming of the lsquopriorityrsquo switch or use the lsquomodersquo switch unless the radio has been changed from the lsquobasicrsquo Taupo settings

2014 NZ Multiclass Nationals

The 2014 NZ Multiclass Nationals were held at Matamata during 27 December 2013 to 09 January 2014 - where there were 31 contestants in all during the period At the same time the Matamata Soaring Centre (MSC) held a Christmas camp where members from surrounding clubs that are linked to the MSC were able to participate Students instructors and gliders from these clubs descended upon Matamata for the two week period During this time there were a number of first solo flights and personal achievements for the non-contestant pilots As for the Nationals and as for gliding in general the weather plays a major roll and not unlike our own Central Plateau competition week the weather did provide some challenges for task setting and for flying

Of the 13 days of competition seven days had flyable tasks although pilots did get the opportunity or should I say practice to grid up on a number of occasions before the day was cancelled Although it was multiclass flying was divided into 15 and 18 metre classes for ease of tasking and scoring however prizes and trophies were for all classes ndash Open 18m 15m and Standard

This year saw the use of online scoring whereby pilots downloaded their own flights via the internet Their scores and their positions were almost instantaneous on a large screen television in the clubhouse This was great for everyone to be able to see where they were and for those not flying but interested to see as well Taupo entrants Trevor with Rob in their Duo Discus and Trace in his little Discus took part and all had a fantastic time Trev and Rob had a flying start to the week and let all the other big wing pilots know that they were going to be a threat to be reckoned with which they were Unfortunately it only takes one bad day to change everything and for Trev and Rob one engine start was enough to take away the

advantage that they had The end result was that they finished 2nd in 18m and Open classes a job well done and congrats to both

Trace had a couple of land outs one at the Te Arhoa racetrack resulted in a visit by the local Fire Brigade a return early day due to a lsquoweersquo system malfunctionhelliphelliphellipsome may laughhelliphelliphellipand one day where he was shot down just after the start For the remainder of the tasks he flew well and achieved 3rd place in Standard class So in all the boys from Taupo did an admirable job Although there were only seven task days the event was a success Ralph Henderson was invited over from the West Island to run the show as contest director and the contest ran smoothly As with all competitions it is the people behind the scenes doing the gridding retrieves scoring weather food radio and general duties that also makes for a successful event For those that are interested there will be a full report of the competition in the edition of Soaring NZ

----------------------

Microair 760 Radio

This radio is a 760-channel VHF aviation radio of solid-state construction and designed for use in gliders

Whilst being a very efficient radio it takes a little time to become use to its operation and the effort made in doing so will result in the best performance The following is extracted from the Microair manual but reduced to the basics for easy understanding The full manual can be read at wwwmicroaircomau

The diagram below covers the radio controls with an explanation to follow For basic operation it is not necessary to change the programming of the lsquopriorityrsquo switch or use the lsquomodersquo switch unless the radio has been changed from the lsquobasicrsquo Taupo settings

advantage that they had The end result was that they finished 2nd in 18m and Open classes a job well done and congrats to both

Trace had a couple of land outs one at the Te Arhoa racetrack resulted in a visit by the local Fire Brigade a return early day due to a lsquoweersquo system malfunctionhelliphelliphellipsome may laughhelliphelliphellipand one day where he was shot down just after the start For the remainder of the tasks he flew well and achieved 3rd place in Standard class So in all the boys from Taupo did an admirable job Although there were only seven task days the event was a success Ralph Henderson was invited over from the West Island to run the show as contest director and the contest ran smoothly As with all competitions it is the people behind the scenes doing the gridding retrieves scoring weather food radio and general duties that also makes for a successful event For those that are interested there will be a full report of the competition in the edition of Soaring NZ

----------------------

Microair 760 Radio

This radio is a 760-channel VHF aviation radio of solid-state construction and designed for use in gliders

Whilst being a very efficient radio it takes a little time to become use to its operation and the effort made in doing so will result in the best performance The following is extracted from the Microair manual but reduced to the basics for easy understanding The full manual can be read at wwwmicroaircomau

The diagram below covers the radio controls with an explanation to follow For basic operation it is not necessary to change the programming of the lsquopriorityrsquo switch or use the lsquomodersquo switch unless the radio has been changed from the lsquobasicrsquo Taupo settings

Item Control Description

1 Mounting screws

2 Priority Switch Momentary push down switch

3 VolumeOnOff Click on ndash Rotate knob for volume Rotate ring for squelch

4 ReceiveTransmit Annunciator

Redgreen LED

5 Mode Switch Momentary push down switch

6 Frequency Adjust Rotate for MHZ adjust Push briefly to change to KHZ Rotate for KHZ adjust

7 Toggle Switch Momentary push down switch

Control Description

2 Priority Switch (not normally changed for basic operation)

The priority switch is a push down (or toggle) switch When pushed down briefly the radio will select the frequency stored in memory 25 Memory 25 should be considered the priority channel and is set at the factory as the international distress frequency 121500MHz Memory 25 can be programmed the same way as any of the other channels

3 Volume Squelch Knob

The MA-760 is turned on by rotating the volume knob A positive ldquoclickrdquo is heard and felt at the start of the rotation to indicate the onoff position The volume is increased by rotating the knob clockwise and decreased by rotating counter clockwise

The squelch is adjusted by rotating the ring behind the volume knob There is no automatic level set for the squelch however the ring affords a large manual adjustment to suit all

situations Rotate the ring clockwise to increase the squelch threshold and counter clockwise to lower the threshold When the squelch is ldquobrokenrdquo (ie the static hiss can be heard) the receivetransmit LED light is green

Note This does NOT mean you are receiving a signal

4 Receive Transmit LED

The LED operates red or green and indicates the following states

Clear (off) Radio is squelched above the threshold and is not receiving a signal

Green - Squelch is broken or a signal is received

Red - Radio is transmitting

Flashing Red - Radio has transmitted for over 30 seconds (warning)

5 Mode Switch (not normally used in basic operation)

The mode switch is a push down switch When pushed down briefly the radio will step to the next operating mode

The MA-760 has four operating modes

Toggle mode - (this is normal operating position) The display shows the active or lsquoin usersquo frequency on the top line The standby frequency is displayed on the bottom line

Memory Mode - The top line displays the memory position or MEM number and the lower line displays the frequency for that memory position The displayed memory becomes the active frequency the moment it is displayed The user can scroll through the stored programmed memories by rotating the frequency adjust knob

Program Mode - The MEM is replaced with PROG on the top line The frequency stored in each memory position can be set changed or cleared in this mode (refer to the manual for memory programming)

Scan Mode - By holding down the toggle switch for 3 seconds the MA-760 goes into scan mode The programmed memories are cycled quickly across the display The MA-760 checks each memory in turn for any signal If there is no signal the radio moves to the next programmed memory When a signal is detected the scan locks to that memory to receive the signal This memory is held for 10 seconds after the signal finishes affording the user an opportunity to reply on that memory channel The user can stop the scan operation by pressing down briefly the toggle key or the PTT button

6 Frequency Adjust

The frequency is can only be changed by adjusting the standby frequency and then moving it to the active frequency position using the toggle switch The standby frequency (123250 in the illustration below) can be changed by rotating the frequency adjust knob Rotate knob to scroll the MHz half of the standby frequency Press the knob in briefly to move the cursor to the KHz half of the standby frequency and rotate the knob again to adjust the KHz After 5 seconds of inactivity the cursor will move back to the MHz side of the standby frequency

Only the standby frequency can be changed directly the active frequency cannot be directly altered by the frequency adjust knob Once the standby frequency is set it becomes the active frequency by flicking the toggle switch

7 Toggle Switch

The toggle switch is a push down switch When pushed down briefly the active and standby frequencies exchange places Hold the toggle key down for 3 seconds to activate the scan function (not used in basic operation)

Operation

Turn the radio on and adjust the squelch so the static hiss can be heard through the speaker (The LED will glow green while the hiss is heard) Use the hiss tone to adjust the volume to an appropriate level With the volume set turn the squelch ring only as far as is needed to break the squelch and eliminate the hiss The LED will go clear

Check the active and standby frequencies for Centennial Park - CFZ and Taupo - MBZ Active (top display) should be 134450 for Centennial Park and Standby (bottom display) should be 118400 for Taupo To adjust the active frequency flick the toggle switch to move the present active frequency to the standby position adjust as required and toggle back to the active position

The radio will transmit when the press to talk (PTT) button is held down and the LED will light red If the transmission lasts longer than 30 seconds either because you have a lot to say or because the PTT has stuck the LED will flash red When this happens check the PTT immediately If you find no obvious fault turn the radio off and then on again If the LED is still red turn the radio off and leave it off and inform the Duty Instructor

--------------------------------------------

Upcoming Events Just a quick reminder for the following event

2014 Central Districts Championships ndash Waipukurau 9-15 February 2014

New Members We wish a very warm welcome to our Clubrsquos newest member

Bradley Scrivener Bradley is 15yo and a very keen young pilot So Bradley welcome and enjoy the ride

Achievements There have been a couple of notable achievements so far this summer Congratulations to

Brett Cameron and Bradley Scrivener for going solo and achieving their lsquoArsquo Certificate lsquoWELL DONErsquo to both of you now onward and upward to QGP

Brett receiving his A Certificate Bradley after his 1st solo flight with a proud Mum

Visiting Overseas Members and Students Our resident overseas members Sid and Denis are back in town to lend a hand Denis has been here since early December and will be departing again in February Sid arrived in January and will be with us until March Both do a marvellous job assisting around the club and their time spent here is appreciated We hope that you are having and have had another fantastic summer here with us

We have also had Zoye Geekie from Vancouver Island Canada join us for the lsquoSolo in a Weekrsquo course Unfortunately for Zoye the flying conditions were not favourable for the whole week although the flights that Zoye did do will leave a lasting impression or was that Tomrsquos debonair instructing Hopefully we will see her back at Taupo one day again

Humour

The only time that you have too much fuel is when you are on fire

Flying is the second greatest thrill known to man Landing is the first

The probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival

Learn from the mistakes of others You wonrsquot live long enough to make all of them yourself

For Sale

Hanger Space

At the Taupo Gliding Club

Lease runs until the end of 2021 (8yrs) $5500 ono

Contact Colin Deeker

Ph 07-3784862

codeekxtraconz

Only the standby frequency can be changed directly the active frequency cannot be directly altered by the frequency adjust knob Once the standby frequency is set it becomes the active frequency by flicking the toggle switch

7 Toggle Switch

The toggle switch is a push down switch When pushed down briefly the active and standby frequencies exchange places Hold the toggle key down for 3 seconds to activate the scan function (not used in basic operation)

Operation

Turn the radio on and adjust the squelch so the static hiss can be heard through the speaker (The LED will glow green while the hiss is heard) Use the hiss tone to adjust the volume to an appropriate level With the volume set turn the squelch ring only as far as is needed to break the squelch and eliminate the hiss The LED will go clear

Check the active and standby frequencies for Centennial Park - CFZ and Taupo - MBZ Active (top display) should be 134450 for Centennial Park and Standby (bottom display) should be 118400 for Taupo To adjust the active frequency flick the toggle switch to move the present active frequency to the standby position adjust as required and toggle back to the active position

The radio will transmit when the press to talk (PTT) button is held down and the LED will light red If the transmission lasts longer than 30 seconds either because you have a lot to say or because the PTT has stuck the LED will flash red When this happens check the PTT immediately If you find no obvious fault turn the radio off and then on again If the LED is still red turn the radio off and leave it off and inform the Duty Instructor

--------------------------------------------

Upcoming Events Just a quick reminder for the following event

2014 Central Districts Championships ndash Waipukurau 9-15 February 2014

New Members We wish a very warm welcome to our Clubrsquos newest member

Bradley Scrivener Bradley is 15yo and a very keen young pilot So Bradley welcome and enjoy the ride

Achievements There have been a couple of notable achievements so far this summer Congratulations to

Brett Cameron and Bradley Scrivener for going solo and achieving their lsquoArsquo Certificate lsquoWELL DONErsquo to both of you now onward and upward to QGP

Brett receiving his A Certificate Bradley after his 1st solo flight with a proud Mum

Visiting Overseas Members and Students Our resident overseas members Sid and Denis are back in town to lend a hand Denis has been here since early December and will be departing again in February Sid arrived in January and will be with us until March Both do a marvellous job assisting around the club and their time spent here is appreciated We hope that you are having and have had another fantastic summer here with us

We have also had Zoye Geekie from Vancouver Island Canada join us for the lsquoSolo in a Weekrsquo course Unfortunately for Zoye the flying conditions were not favourable for the whole week although the flights that Zoye did do will leave a lasting impression or was that Tomrsquos debonair instructing Hopefully we will see her back at Taupo one day again

Humour

The only time that you have too much fuel is when you are on fire

Flying is the second greatest thrill known to man Landing is the first

The probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival

Learn from the mistakes of others You wonrsquot live long enough to make all of them yourself

For Sale

Hanger Space

At the Taupo Gliding Club

Lease runs until the end of 2021 (8yrs) $5500 ono

Contact Colin Deeker

Ph 07-3784862

codeekxtraconz

Upcoming Events Just a quick reminder for the following event

2014 Central Districts Championships ndash Waipukurau 9-15 February 2014

New Members We wish a very warm welcome to our Clubrsquos newest member

Bradley Scrivener Bradley is 15yo and a very keen young pilot So Bradley welcome and enjoy the ride

Achievements There have been a couple of notable achievements so far this summer Congratulations to

Brett Cameron and Bradley Scrivener for going solo and achieving their lsquoArsquo Certificate lsquoWELL DONErsquo to both of you now onward and upward to QGP

Brett receiving his A Certificate Bradley after his 1st solo flight with a proud Mum

Visiting Overseas Members and Students Our resident overseas members Sid and Denis are back in town to lend a hand Denis has been here since early December and will be departing again in February Sid arrived in January and will be with us until March Both do a marvellous job assisting around the club and their time spent here is appreciated We hope that you are having and have had another fantastic summer here with us

We have also had Zoye Geekie from Vancouver Island Canada join us for the lsquoSolo in a Weekrsquo course Unfortunately for Zoye the flying conditions were not favourable for the whole week although the flights that Zoye did do will leave a lasting impression or was that Tomrsquos debonair instructing Hopefully we will see her back at Taupo one day again

Humour

The only time that you have too much fuel is when you are on fire

Flying is the second greatest thrill known to man Landing is the first

The probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival

Learn from the mistakes of others You wonrsquot live long enough to make all of them yourself

For Sale

Hanger Space

At the Taupo Gliding Club

Lease runs until the end of 2021 (8yrs) $5500 ono

Contact Colin Deeker

Ph 07-3784862

codeekxtraconz

Visiting Overseas Members and Students Our resident overseas members Sid and Denis are back in town to lend a hand Denis has been here since early December and will be departing again in February Sid arrived in January and will be with us until March Both do a marvellous job assisting around the club and their time spent here is appreciated We hope that you are having and have had another fantastic summer here with us

We have also had Zoye Geekie from Vancouver Island Canada join us for the lsquoSolo in a Weekrsquo course Unfortunately for Zoye the flying conditions were not favourable for the whole week although the flights that Zoye did do will leave a lasting impression or was that Tomrsquos debonair instructing Hopefully we will see her back at Taupo one day again

Humour

The only time that you have too much fuel is when you are on fire

Flying is the second greatest thrill known to man Landing is the first

The probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival

Learn from the mistakes of others You wonrsquot live long enough to make all of them yourself

For Sale

Hanger Space

At the Taupo Gliding Club

Lease runs until the end of 2021 (8yrs) $5500 ono

Contact Colin Deeker

Ph 07-3784862

codeekxtraconz