Roy
Holden
As some of you may or may not know, I am posted back to RAAF
Williamtown (Newcastle) in the New Year (18Jan09) and Saturday
was my last official towing day for GCWA. It turned out to
be a fantastic day towing with both Club and Cadet activity.
To top it off, Ian Russell provided me with a reasonably short
out-landing retrieval although I thought all my Christmas's
had come at once when I heard James Cooper had out-landed
near Wongan Hills. Unfortunately he took the cheaper option
of a trailer retrieve. O well the excitement about that one
was short lived.
I
have thoroughly enjoyed my time at GCWA. I believe it is the members
that make a Club and I couldn't have meet a better bunch of people.
You made me feel welcome right from the start and I would have
to say every one of you showed your appreciation for each and
every tow (even if I did leave you in sink more often than not)
whether it was a double click on the radio, a verbal thanks over
the radio or general thanks at the end of the days flying. It
has been a real pleasure in being able to assist you to enjoy
what is probably your favourite pastime.
In
parting, I would like to thank James and the Committee for the
fantastic job they do in keeping the Club on the straight and
narrow but in particular I would like to thank Kevin Saunders
for training me as a Glider Tow pilot and Denis Macneall for conducting
my Out-Landing Retrieval approval. In addition, both these guys
have passed on some of their extensive knowledge and wisdom hopefully
making me a better pilot. Thanks guys.
I
wish all of you the very best for the future, booming days and
to those whose job is only towing, lots of out-landing retrievals.
I
will miss GCWA and all its members. However, I must warn you I
will probably be back twice a year to assist with towing Cadets
during their EFTC's.
Kind
Regards
Roy Holden
Terry
& Lou Fromont
Greetings
to all,
My wife Lou
and I visited the club last Saturday and thought we’d drop
you a line to say thanks again for a wonderful day.
Lou flew with
Bob in the Blanik, I went up in the IS-28 with Rob Carter. We
both thoroughly enjoyed our flights and I am most grateful to
Rob for allowing me as much stick time as he did, it was great
to at least attempt to fly a glider again after so many years
on the ground.
Many thanks
also to the Bobs, Dennis, Noreen and Kevin (sorry if I’ve
left anyone out) for their wonderful hospitality after the birds
were put away for the day.
We’ll
definitely be back.
Regards,
Terry &
Lou Fromont.
