BGC - 2002 News and Update Archive

Archive of News and Changes on this Site in 2002
30 December 2002	The Events Calendar has been updated again and a few more 'Whisper' back-issues have been added to the Newsletter Archive.
18 December 2002	Congratulations to Bernard Eckey who flew 1000km (and probably a new Australian record) on Sunday, 15 December 2002. Well done Bernard!! Congratulations also to Leigh Bunting who after years of restauration work flew his Grunau Baby II again on Saturday, 7 December 2002. You beauty!!! After the successful Soaring Seminar series there will be a follow-on 'MacCready Theory Seminar' for the more advanced pilots on Friday 17 January 2003, 20:00. This and other important dates are now in the Events Calendar.
9 November 2002	We have two new instructors: Greg Wren and Ulrich Stauss. Congratulations to both on gaining their Level 1 ratings at the recent instructors course. A few more dates have been added to the Events Calendar and a new 'Whisper' can be found in the Newsletter Archive.
20 October 2002	The Aviation Careers Information Day was a success even though the numbers were not overwhelming. The event even received coverage on ABC Radio which brought a few more visitors who'd never before heard about our Gliding Club. The presentations were excellent and very informative. The speakers could not hide their enthusiasm for gliding which characterised and shaped the start of their careers. Those interested then had a chance to admire an Aussi Air twin engine Cessna Caravan II from inside and out and enjoy Air Experience Flights in one of our ASK 21 twin-seater gliders. As always with a new entry here, the Events Calendar has also received another update.
15 October 2002	The announcement of our public Aviation Careers Information Day has been added to the Events Calendar. The Flinders Ranges Camp was a great success this year with many notable if not unforgettable flights. The lucky ones were able to use the three types of lift - ridge, thermal and wave - all in the same flight. Altitudes of up to 10 000 ft were achieved and some of the results of a number of photo and video shoots will no doubt be enviously admired for a long time to come by those who weren't along. Hopefully we will be able to show off some of the shots in a photo album on this site soon.
21 September 2002	New entries have been added to the Events Calendar. The dates and details for some of our 50^th anniversary celebration events are yet to be decided, only the general timeframe is indicated. Members' input and ideas would be appreciated. Please contact any one of the executive committee members.
31 August 2002	The second one of our soaring seminars was an even greater success than the first one. The weather played along and a number of extended soaring and coaching flights were possible after the morning session. It was quite noticeable how much the standard has improved already and we should see an increasing number of soaring and cross-country flights from Balaklava this coming season. A very sincere THANK YOU to Bernard Eckey in particular but also to everyone else who contributed to organising and running the events.
19 August 2002	Another Events Calendar update. Notice to Members: Please get your proxy votes for the upcoming GFA AGM to Bob Mules as soon as possible. There are a number of important issues to be voted on. Details in the latest "Australian Soaring". Have your say!!! The 2002 World Clubclass Championships are well underway in Musbach, Germany with Australia represented by Tobi Geiger, Rolf Buelter and Tom Gilbert. Latest news on the Australian Team Web Page.
11 August 2002	The Events Calendar has undergone another update and the new 'Whisper' newsletter archive has been added to the site.
26 July 2002	Update of the Events Calendar. Notice to Members: Membership renewal forms and account statements have been sent out recently. Please complete and return the bottom section to the Club with your remittance before 31 August 2002. Please include enough to cover the the renewal fee and any outstanding debt. Remember: If you are not financial with the GFA and the BGC you are not allowed to fly.
7 July 2002	The Events Calendar has been updated and the bulk flying scheme added to the price list. Note to members: A number of committee members have indicated they will not stand for re-election. Please submit nominations before or at the upcoming AGM. There is also the possibility to host the State Championships again and the membership will be asked to vote for or against at the AGM.
2 July 2002	The inaugural "Gawler Christmas Regatta", 26 to 31 December 2002 will be held by the Adelaide Soaring Club. Details available from Andrew Wright, (08) 8303 4648.
19 June 2002	Our website has been completely overhauled. Like the new look? Any feedback, suggestions, or constructive criticism is welcome. The new events calendar and the upcoming soaring seminars should be of particular interest. Our trial membership offer is aimed at attracting new members and represents good value for money for someone who would like to have a go to see whether gliding is the right thing for them.