Click on the play button of the video viewer to watch a short video of the club's new Jabiru J230-D 24-5109 landing at Colefield, Dadswells Bridge on Saturday 18th August 2007. Steve Schneider makes his first landing in the 5109 under the guidance of Peter Weissenfeld. And a very nice landing it is too.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
J230 Take Off at Horsham
Click the play button of the video viewer to watch a short video of the club's new Jabiru J230-D 24-5109 take off at Horsham Aerodrome on Saturday 25th August. Wayne Jackson is the pilot in command.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Annual General Meeting
The AGM has been set for Saturday 8th September at the Clubrooms. The meeting will begin at 7.00pm. Members who wish to vote by proxy at the meeting will need to lodge a proxy notice by mail to P.O. Box 158, Horsham, 3402 by Friday 7th.
Photos of New Jabiru & Annual Dinner
Some photo taken during the Great Jabiru Expedition have been added to the club's photo gallery as well as some photos taken at the club's Annual Dinner & Awards Night. You can view the the photo gallery via the link on the club's web page or just click on the link below and you will be taken to the gallery.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Hours Building Up on J230
The new Jabiru is going well. As of late today the J230 has flown over 28 hours. The first oil change is due at 30 hours and then we can start our first aerotowing trials. So its possible that our first tow made be made next weekend.
Max Hedt has been volunteered to fly the Twin Astir and most likely Mark griffin or Peter Weissenfeld will fly the Jab. So club history may be made next weekend. So come out on Saturday and be part of this big event. Then again if it doesn't happen you can go for a fly in '5109' and help run her in a bit more before we do start towing with her.
Max Hedt has been volunteered to fly the Twin Astir and most likely Mark griffin or Peter Weissenfeld will fly the Jab. So club history may be made next weekend. So come out on Saturday and be part of this big event. Then again if it doesn't happen you can go for a fly in '5109' and help run her in a bit more before we do start towing with her.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Happy 50th Phil
Phil Colquhoun celebrated his 50th birthday on Saturday evening with a get together at Dimboola. Many of his friends and family attended, along with a number of club members. We learn't a bit more about our Phil during the evening. Things like a new nick name to us, 'Shifty Links'. So Phil what is the price of eight kettles?
Congratulations Phil. Now that the birthday is out of the road its on to finishing off his Jabiru and its first test flight.
Congratulations Phil. Now that the birthday is out of the road its on to finishing off his Jabiru and its first test flight.
Leanne Goes Solo
Leanne McCulloch-Ball went solo in the Little Jabiru on Saturday morning. Leanne had had a very successful flight with PW on Friday afternoon. Leanne had one of those flights were everything just clicks. Leanne was offered a solo flight, but as it was late in the afternoon she left it to the following day. Well done Leanne.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Busy Weekend For New Jabiru
It was a busy first weekend for the club's new Jabiru J230. Many members got their first look at 5109 and others took up the opportunity of their first flight with PW providing them with a guiding hand. PW and Mike H flew down to Dadswells Bridge on Saturday to show off our new baby to the 'GCV' crew. Everyone who has flown her made positive comments about her performance and handling.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Annual Dinner & Awards Night
The clubs annual dinner and awards night was held at the Capitol Restaurant Horsham on Saturday evening. About 30 members and their guests enjoyed a wonderful evening of good food, good wine and good fellowship.
President Michael Sudholz presented a number of awards during the evening. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Max Hedt for his work in organizing the Jabiru purchase, Phil Colquhoun for his commitment to aircraft maintenance and Lorelle Esmore for her continuing efforts throughout the year, particularly during Horsham Week. Wayne Jackson received the 2007 'Frequent Flyer Award'. Peter Weissenfeld, Alan Dickerson, Michael Hogan and Michael Sudholz all received 'You Did It' awards for their trip to Bunderberg and return to pick up the new Jabiru. each was also presented with a certificate and an embroidered cap to remember the trip. Michael Sudholz also received a 'You Did It' award for dropping Michael Hogan camera out of the plane and leaving it behind at Horsham at the beginning of the Bundy trip.
President Michael Sudholz presented a number of awards during the evening. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Max Hedt for his work in organizing the Jabiru purchase, Phil Colquhoun for his commitment to aircraft maintenance and Lorelle Esmore for her continuing efforts throughout the year, particularly during Horsham Week. Wayne Jackson received the 2007 'Frequent Flyer Award'. Peter Weissenfeld, Alan Dickerson, Michael Hogan and Michael Sudholz all received 'You Did It' awards for their trip to Bunderberg and return to pick up the new Jabiru. each was also presented with a certificate and an embroidered cap to remember the trip. Michael Sudholz also received a 'You Did It' award for dropping Michael Hogan camera out of the plane and leaving it behind at Horsham at the beginning of the Bundy trip.
Friday, August 17, 2007
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