St George, Qld
Spring XC
St George, Queensland, 8 thru 16 October, 2022
Tough 12 months, perhaps more to come but tis good to plan for the future
We will be in St George, Qld from the 8 thru 16 October, with the winches. St George has been picked out because of the prevailing north easterlies and the road to Hebel and Lightning Ridge. Perhaps not the easiest place to get to, but you will have fun planning your way there
We want to do XC and the thermals should be good
Costs
The daily course cover cost is $400
Additionally:
- Each tow is $40
- Retrieve costs are shared between the group, they consist of:
- The retrieve vehicle fuel cost * 3, plus $35 per hour for the driver.
You can use your vehicle if you prefer, then you pay fuel and we charge $35 per hour for the driver. You can also bring your own driver or self retrieve
The event is open to PG2, PG3, PG4 and PG5
We can help with a tow endorsement if you have not towed before
We can also offer
- VHF and oxygen endorsements
- PG2 thru PG5 exam study sessions
- Learn to drive tow
Please register here
Travel planning
As we firm up who is coming along there will be an opportunity for you to pool for car hire and rides to help get to and from our St George base
St George is a rural township with a pub, motel and campgrounds
FAQ
Do I need a radio – yes, UHF with SAFA frequencies. Airband if you have one
Do I need a satellite tracker – yes, Inreach or SPOT, regret Skylines is not good enough for the remote area we will be flying
Do I need a tow endorsement – no, with prior arrangement we can teach you to tow
Do I need a tow bridle – let us know if you need one
Can I bring family and friends – of course
Does the sky always look like this
what can we work on?
The ability to locate, track and climb well in thermals both alone and in a large gaggle
Recognising and acting on the need to alter one’s behavior or course of action to achieve different outcomes or goals.
The conscious decision to be more or less conservative based on observation and situations.
Confidence in your ability to make and execute decisions and in doing so perform well.
Brian, Barb, Phil and Chris,Thanks very much for the course this weekend. Your advice, support and skill has lead to what I hope is a big step in my progression and something that with hindsight, I had underestimated the importance of.I’ve been reviewing my footage, and on the last tow I managed 10 stalls and two spins at the top of the box.I went from sloppy, physically demanding, all over the shop, stalls, to clean entries and exits that involved little or no ‘sorting out’ (aka; twisted reverse spirals).Probably most importantly, I’ve developed a new level of respect for my wing and harness, that I think will make me safer into the future.Forecast tomorrow looks excellent!
Good understanding of thermal production and locations, wind layers and flows, convergence and air-masses. Choosing the good option and flying in the right direction
The ability to launch in a variety of conditions, getting into the air when required.
Imminent events
Alpine tow endorsement
A tow endorsement clinic from Bright
There will be time to get to Mystic for some Alpine flying during the clinic
Alpine tow endorsement
Tow endorsement course, also helps PG2 pilots to gain 10 more flights and another site Pilots will have the opportunity to fly Mystic during the clinic
PG2 to PG3 development course
An intensive 2 days to take you towards your PG3