Newcastle Hang Gliding Club

Manilla State Titles 2019 comp report

We had 38 pilots in the state titles and also there were 3 free flyers at the event
Practice day saw about 10 pilots in the air with some good conditions on launch and
in the valleys.
the competition started with good conditions with a triangle set back to a goal at Godfreys.
There were 4 taskable days at the comp with the other 3 blown out with strong wind conditions.
The saftey of the comp was high but we did have one chute deployment with the pilot ending up

7:30

Apoliges: Allen

Present: 6

Last Minutes: Jonh boy, Ken

Treasures Report: $24,663.00

New Bussiness: Ken replaced windsock at Mereweather to find it missing the next day. He has now replaced it again and seems to be staying.. Thanks Ken.

Carmels paddock will be slashed again, NSWHPA will refund us the cost.

This year we had 5 days of taskable conditions with 38 pilots
competing in the event . There were approx 10 free flyers enjoying
the conditions 7 hangies and 3 paraglider pilots.We had problems scoring
the comp again but with the help of Peter Polach and Rohan Taylor we
Got through the week . This years comp was the most informative I
have attended with Peter Polach doing some great talks on lay days.
We had some good numbers of new and first time pilots at the event
nice to see . The new format worked well except for a few mistakes on

NHGC committee and members have decided to give
a $50 Discount to the pilots that attended CWC Gulgong 2018
This discount can be used at any NHGC competition in the next twelve months.
The events are Corryong Cup 2019,Manilla State Titles 2019 and
CWC Gulgong 2019
Thankyou to the pilots that attended CWC GULGONG 2018

Comps Committee to be announced

Visiting pilots to newcastle.We have a number of advanced pilots happy
to help visiting pilots to get to fly our sites.These pilots can Show you and
and advise you on flying in newcastle.Dont hesitate to call one of these
pilots for any help.

John Spencer 0432112175
Paul Crimmings 0404053564
Come and join in the fun of flying in
Newcastle
Meetings last Wed of the month at the

Novice pilots if you need some advice about if its on or some advice
about our our sites or whos flying and were or some help on flying in
general.We have some advanced pilots only happy to help call them if you need some help.

John Spencer ph 0432112175
Paul Crimmings Ph 0404053564
Call for any advice
Join the Newcastle Hang Gliding Club
its easy see Details on this website Thankyou

FREE FLYERS WELCOME AT OUR COMPS
CORRYONG AND MANILLA STATE TITLES
FreeFlyers are welcome at these comps and there is no charge.

Rules for freeflyers
Free flyers must see Meet head or launch marshall on arrival
at flying site.They are also encouraged to go to daily briefings
at events
Free flyers may takeoff before and after competitors have done so
Also freeflyers can be slotted into open window but only at the descrection of Meet Head and Launch Marshall.

Hi There.

Saturday was flyable, so our novices proved. Whilst all of us old fogies were standing around they were doing it!

I watched Kadman (Sorry don't know if that's spelled right), the second generation of Bartons, taking off with gusto. He was followed by Jubbs whom I've been hearing great things about. Jubbs was egging Ward on, not sure if he actually flew but he was certainly set up.
Conditions were average SSW with some SW thrown in.

The day was good looking though so here are a few pictures to show off our familiar coast line

Saturday has a light wind forecast from SE to NE in the afternoon with moderate strength lift. A good forcast for SE Broke, hopefully it was also a good day for those out flying Doolies (it would be good to hear how it went there, perhaps a upcoming story?). A lot of pilots turned up to enjoy the day at SE Broke, Jamie was kind enough to drive, locals included Ebbs, Jason, Rorey, Ward, MattH, special welcome to Howard who flew with us for the first time.