The Club will be holding its annual Christmas Camp at Tocumwal, home of two gliding clubs. Tocumwal is 270km north of Melbourne via the M31 freeway, and about 75km north of Shepparton, it’s nestled along Australia’s largest river system, the Murray-Darling Basin.
We plan on taking a tug, and a number of gliders depending on attendance.
This is a good opportunity to get in some cross country flying or local soaring. Depending on the weather, we plan to set daily tasks for group flying/mutual flights in the two seaters. There will also be a challenge task for the more competitive pilots to further develop your skills.
Event Details:
· Dates: Saturday 26.12.22 - Sunday 8.1.23
· Meet time: 10:00 for daily briefing, prepare gliders prior.
· Launch: 12:00 onwards, earlier flights are possible.
· Aircraft: Club aircraft and Private.
· Pilot experience / competency: Club camps are for solo pilots, or near solo pilots with the aim of getting pilots who wish to become cross country pilots more experience with Cross Country flying through coaching with instructors or Mutual flying with experienced cross country pilots.
· Event type: Cross country & local soaring.
· Environment: Flatland flying.
· Launching: MGC & Tocumwal Soaring Centre tugs.
· Site information: ERSA - YTOC - Briefing notes.
· Contact: Nick Callegari
· Costs: Camp costs around $80 - $100, which covers transport of the tug and gliders.
· Social activities:
- Evening meals at the one of the local restaurants and BBQ and self-cater: e.g.
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· Accommodation:
- In town, ranging from backpackers and hotels to houses.
- Camping available:
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- At the airport via email to: info@tocumwalsoaring.com
Queries, please contact Nick Callegari 0448 888 541 or nickcallegari22@outlook.com
Please use the online registration button to express your interest in the camp and provide your details for planning.
We look forward to seeing you at Tocumwal.
Notes:
- · The airfield is run by the Berrigan Shire Council. For airfield access, you need to apply to the council for a permit which is free.
- You will also require a flashing strobe light to put on top of your car/4x4 which you can purchase via ebay or in stores such as AutObarn / Supercheap Auto.
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