Dadswells Time Again
The details have been finalised for the Balanca Scout to launch our gliders at Colefield Airfield adjacent to the Grampian Ranges for our annual “winter” camp. Whilst it is often referred to as a wave camp, the wave is elusive and is rarely experienced. The main joy of this venue is to experience fantastic ridge soaring and magnificent scenery. Good thermals off the rock faces on sunny days, are also something you will not get at Benalla during the winter.
We have commitments from our regular Dadswells participants but would like to encourage others to attend and enjoy the flying commensurate with your experience level. The Horsham club usually bring over their Twin Astir (Grob 103) and sometimes the Janus 2CM self launcher and are willing to do site checks and accompanied flights along the ridges. As there is not always a level 2 instructor present, pilots wanting to fly their own glider will need an independent operator’s endorsement issued through the instructors panel.
For those who have indicated that they will be coming on some, or all, of the weekends, we need to make it clear that the cost of ferrying will need to be apportioned (as it is with Khancoban and Mt Beauty camps). The cost of the ferry flights will need to be recovered regardless of the amount of flying we do. GCV cannot be expected to carry this risk. Historically we have enough suitable weather to get sufficient launches to cover the cost of the ferry flights, but it is prudent to warn participants of this situation.
If there is anyone wishing to come for the first time we suggest that you contact Peter Martin, Vivienne Drew or John Switala for further information or advice.
- Peter: Peter.L.Martin@bigpond.com
- Viv: vivienned@nuplex.com.au
- John: john_switala@ptp.com.au