At the May 9th club meeting there was a great turn-out due to the running of the Safety Officer Course 7 pm – 8 pm. This was hosted by Gabriel Toniolo. Thanks to Gabriel for organising that. The club will have a number of new safety officers as a result. New members: Paul Hoare introduced […]
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MHGC Bright Fly-In Australia Day Weekend 2018
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Over Australia day weekend 2018 the MHGC held an informal fly-in in the Bright area. Around a dozen or so pilots enjoyed some great alpine flying in hot and thermic conditions. This post is a brief summary of the weekend. Day one dawned hot and sunny. With little wind, it was decided to launch from […]
2016 MHGC AGM minutes – the Secretary’s report
Flying storiesHi All, please see the 2016 AGM minutes below – Congratulations to all Award nominees and winners! Please feel free to contact me with any comments or questions regarding the AGM, Johannes – ex-Sectretary and new President Secretary report MHGC 2016
Meeting Minutes April 2016
Flying storiesMHGC Monthly Meeting at the Palace Hotel, South Melbourne Meeting Commenced: time: 20:00 Apologies: Peter Holloway 2 new members this month – Johannes processing the forms and will send out packs shortly. This month’s meeting now falls before the VHPA so for this meeting no update. Training and activity going well at Locksley. Brett Hugan going well […]
Locksley Cup Weekend 2014
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Hi All, just a short report from the MHGC cup weekend at Locksley. Unfortunately we were blown out for Sat, Sun and Tue, but Monday was the day – and what a cracker! 15 pilots (or thereabouts) showed up, most had camped at the airfield and enjoyed a BBQ Sunday night. Forecast was good […]
Monthly Meeting Minutes Sep 2014
Flying storiesMHGC Monthly Meeting at the Tower Hotel, Hawthorn East Meeting Commenced: time: 20:00 Apologies: Peter Holloway New Members: No new members of note, however Peter Holloway is currently training a keen new female pilot so there could be a new addition to the club soon. Items For Sale/Wanted: Gabriel has a C4 for sale and […]
Three Sisters winter fly July 2014
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We all arrived at Three Sisters LZ at 11am to see the top of the mountain was covered in areas of fog. There was no wind at all down below but there was some movement in the clouds. By the time we arrived on top there was about 10 kts straight on and the fog […]