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Past Competitions Bankstown - 15 January 2012: Though rain threatened play, ten competitors got into the air. Unfortunately for Richard Ure, weather did intervene preventing him from completing his sequence. Air-judges were John Latinovic in SFM, Joseph Pilo in SFK and George Raby in FTU. Competing on the day were John Anderson, Steve Antunovic, Allan Bligh, Phillip Brammer, Cameron Crawford, Theo Gianotis, Ray Hand, Christopher Osborne, Guy Radnidge and Richard Ure. Congratulations to Guy Radnidge who won the day, with 185 out of a possible 230 points, as well as winning both the Glide Approach and Blind Circuit events. In second place with 180 points was Christopher Osborne and an in third place Ray Hand with 161. Bankstown - 27 November 2011: Taxying started at about 6:10 and the air-judges managed to get through five competitors per aircraft – IJK with John Latinovic and FTU with George Raby. Competing on the day were Mike Allsop, Bill Dawes, David Griss, Ray Hand, John Hook, Andrew Jordan, Justin McCoy, Chris Osborne, Richard Ure and David Winter. Ray Hand was victorious on the day. Second was a tie with equal scores from Mike Allsop who won the blind circuit and Justin McCoy who won the glide approach with short field take-off. Third was David Winter. Special thanks to ground-judge Alan Drury who was at the club at around 5 am for the pre-flight inspections and to set up the blind-hoods (a tea towel held to the dash with masking tape!) and to Mike Allsop for cooking breakfast. With all competitions for the year now complete the overall winner for 2011 can be announced: congratulations to Ray Hand, Club Champion 2011! Runners-up are Richard Ure in 2nd place (Club Champion 2009) and David Jaffray in 3rd place (Club Champion 2010). Congratulations also to Peter Cunningham, winner in the Previous Champs Division, the competition for those who have been club champion twice or more before. The Sports Flying organisers would like to thank the instructors who act as air-judges and all club staff who contributed to the success of the monthly competitions in 2011. Competitors, get ready for the Australian Light Aircraft Championships in 2012! Warnervale - 16 October 2011: The sky was blue and the crosswind steady from the east with RWY 20 the duty runway. The competition sequence was a short-field takeoff, followed by a low level circuit, precautionary search, instrument climb and forced landing. Competing were John Carswell, Justin McCoy, Richard Ure, Rick Andrews, Garth Schwartz, Ray Hand, David Jaffray, Alan Drury, Ashley Kemp, John Hook, Dave Winter and Peter Cunningham. Ferry pilots were John Carswell, John Hook and Peter Cunningham. Air judges were Tony Bell and George Raby. It was great to have George back for more after his first experience last competition. In the competition, Dave Winter came 1st overall as well 1st in the forced landing event. Ray Hand came 2nd overall and 1st in the precautionary search and instrument climb events. Garth Schwartz came 3rd overall. In the previous champs division, Peter Cunningham came first. Warnervale - 4 September 2011: A steady northerly breeze replaced the prevailing Warnervale southerly, making 02 the duty runway. The day's competition sequence was conducted with the further challenge of flying it from the right hand seat. Flying from an unfamiliar runway as well, just added to the fun! Undaunted were John Carswell, Peter Cunningham, Bill Dawes, Alan Drury, John Hook, David Jaffray, Mike Parer, Richard Van Doornum, Richard Ure and Dave Winter who all competed on the day. Ferry pilots were John Carswell and Bill Dawes. Air judges were the experienced Tony Bell and first-time air judge George Raby. After one practice from the back seat with Tony judging, George was up and running. In the competition, Dave Winter came 1st overall as well 1st in the Forced Landing and Spot landing events. Richard Ure came 2nd overall and 1st in the Instrument Climb. John Carswell came 3rd overall. On return, first-time competitor Mike Parer commented 'Flying from the right hand seat just blew me away!'. Alan Drury spent most of the day in the sun doing ground judging and went home with a red face. Tumut navigation competition - 28 August 2011: Fine weather favoured the seven crews competing in the navigation competition to the Tumut Valley Fly-in hosted by Tumut Aero Club. The results are as follows: in 1st place was LSG (Mike Allsop, Kerrie Allsop and Ted Giddings); in 2nd place PIE (Max Voronkov, Ron Koenig and Gary Carter); and in 3rd place was FYE (Allen Hilton, Karen Heugh and Matt Huckson). Photos... Warnervale - 7 August 2011: Competition was cancelled due weather. The forecast read, in part: INTER 0702/0709 4000 RASH SCT015 BKN025 PROB30 INTER 0702/0709 VRB20G30KT 3000 THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN SCT015 SCT035CBThe day's flying sequence was carried over to the competition held at Warnervale on Sunday 4 September. Warnervale - 26 June 2011: Competing under a cloudless blue sky with a mild westerly across Runway 20 were Peter Cunningham, Bill Dawes, John Hook, David Jaffray, Garth Schwartz and Richard Van Doornum. Ferry pilot was Bill Dawes and judge and adviser, instructor David Bettridge. In the Members Division, David Jaffray came 1st overall as well as 1st in the Instrument Climb and Forced Landing events. Garth Schwartz came 2nd overall and 1st in the Spot Landing event. Bill Dawes came third overall. In the Past Champs Division, Peter Cunningham defeated his old rival John Hook. Furthermore, participants enjoyed cheap coffee and a chat in the Warnervale clubhouse. Back to PREVIOUS page. |
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