The club now has a Facebook page
which tells some of the story of the club
over the past 50 years.
Monday, May 04, 2015
Saturday, January 10, 2015
VSA State Competition
The VSA State Competition is now to be run in conjunction with the 49th Horsham Week Competition.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Cold start kit installed on J230
A short message from PW about the installation of a cold start kit on the J230.
Hi
The J230 now has the cold start kit fitted which appears to
work well.
Always check that the mags and master are off when you do the
DI and are checking the compressions.
Like GA aircraft assume the prop is live, if the mags are
faulty it may well be, we don't want any surprises.
Regards PW
Thursday, August 15, 2013
J230 back in the air
The Jabiru J230 is back in the air and once again available for glider towing, general use and flight training.
Contact Peter Weissenfeld on firther information about availability.
Contact Peter Weissenfeld on firther information about availability.
Saturday, August 03, 2013
Another 50th Anniversary Dinner reminder
50th Anniversary Dinner
Saturday 31st August 2013.
6.30 for 7.00pm
White Hart Hotel
Firebrace Street, Horsham
RSVP by 24 August 2013
RSVP by 24 August 2013
Members both past and present along with their families and our many
friends are encouraged to register there attendance by contacting
Michael Hogan on 0409 028 895
or by email to horshamflyingclub@gmail.com
Current members in particular are requested to let Michael
know if you will be attending or not as soon as possible.
know if you will be attending or not as soon as possible.
Thank you to those 29 guests who have indicated they will be attending
PW away in Darwin
Peter Weissenfeld is away enjoying a short break in Darwin for the next week or so. So Peter is not available for Instructing. PW is contactable by his normal mobile number is your looking to arrange instruction for when he get back. His number is 0419 137 129.
Jabiru J230 Unregistered
The club's J230, Jabiru 5109, is registered for "Air Work" which is not acceptable to CASA for RAA
aircraft. RAA have obtained a 12 month exemption to sort this out so we can re register. The aircraft is currently grounded until payment has been made. (The J120 is not affected by this issue.)
Also, Peter Weissenfeld advises that RAA not only require a record of landings, but also fuel on board at take off. We are changing from our current flight record book to using monthly flight sheets which will be in ring binder folders.
Finally, all members be be reminded to check the Maintenance Record Form for defects and oil change hours of both Jabiru aircraft.
The process of getting the J230 back in the air is well in hand and should be completed within the next week.
In the meantime the J120 Jabiru is available for hire and flight.
aircraft. RAA have obtained a 12 month exemption to sort this out so we can re register. The aircraft is currently grounded until payment has been made. (The J120 is not affected by this issue.)
Also, Peter Weissenfeld advises that RAA not only require a record of landings, but also fuel on board at take off. We are changing from our current flight record book to using monthly flight sheets which will be in ring binder folders.
Finally, all members be be reminded to check the Maintenance Record Form for defects and oil change hours of both Jabiru aircraft.
The process of getting the J230 back in the air is well in hand and should be completed within the next week.
In the meantime the J120 Jabiru is available for hire and flight.
Sunday, May 05, 2013
New Date for 50th Anniversary Dinner
The new and final date for the anniversary dinner will be:
Saturday 31st August 2013
The venue is yet to be decided.
At the May club meeting the executive of the club responded to a request from a number of members to reconsider the date set for the 50th anniversary dinner that had been set for Saturday 14th September 2013.
It has been decided that the dinner be brought back to the last Saturday in August. This will keep the dinner and associated celebration within the Month that the club began operations 50 years ago in 1963.
50th Anniversary Dinner registration of interest/attendance
Now that we have a final date for the 50th Anniversary Dinner (Saturday 31st August 2013) we need to establish numbers attending and get on with the planning. A venue and format for the evening will be finalised in the near future. What is final is the date and that the dinner will be in the evening.
The club is seeking registration of interest/attendance from current and past members of the old Wimmera Soaring Club, Wimmera Sports Aircraft Association and the new Horsham Flying Club. We also invite the many friends and supporters of the club to attend and share in the celebrations. We you or your family has been involved with the club in any way over the years we we love to see you on the 31st August and 1st September 2013.
The club is seeking registration of interest/attendance from current and past members of the old Wimmera Soaring Club, Wimmera Sports Aircraft Association and the new Horsham Flying Club. We also invite the many friends and supporters of the club to attend and share in the celebrations. We you or your family has been involved with the club in any way over the years we we love to see you on the 31st August and 1st September 2013.
To register your interest/attendance please contact Michael Hogan by email, text or voice to:
horshamflyingclub@gmail.com or 0409 028 895
Friday, May 03, 2013
Where it all began... Way back in 1963
Left to right - Wes Barnett, Dr Tommy Thompson, Jim McConachie and Reg Stewart.
It all started way back in 1963 with a dream. A dream to start gliding club in Horsham, and these four men were part of that dream. Now fifty years later we are living that dream. So get involved in your club's 50th Anniversary celebrations. Keep Saturday 31st August 2013 free in your diary to attend the 50th Anniversary Dinner.
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