A very special thanks to John and Louise for putting together a video of the group’s tour to Tasmania.
I am sure that the images will bring back memories of the trip.
It also give those who would have liked to have gorne an great insight to trip.
To view video, click on this link. https://vimeo.com/265862219
Thanks you John and louise for sharing.
Dear members, unfortunately, on Tuesday 20 Feb 2018 John Doughton succumbed to his illness and we lost a dear friend and valued club member. You would have already received a copy of the letter of condolence sent to Kim Doughton and family from our President, Phil Goyne.
Instead of flowers, as a lasting memento, the club has prepared a photo book of photos taken of John & Kim on trips with QRAA.
QRAA members will be represented at the funeral by Doug & Robyn McCullough who will present the photo book to Kim.
Please find at the following link the photos contained in that Photo Book.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hzvb65PORPeF3oUC2
In fond rememberance.
QRAA Committee
Hi Everybody.
Another successful tour was conducted with up to 9 aircraft for certain legs of the trip participating.
Liz Hawthorne has written a blog of the trip from her eyes for your enjoyment.
To Read, please click this link — >> 2017 Southern Tour Blog by Liz Hawthorne
To read, blog from John Reid & Louise Neal, Click this link –>> QRAA Southern Tour 2017 John & Louise
It is well worth the read as it puts you in the picture of being there.
Liz has shared 542 photos online but we are not sure how to share that link here at this time. Please come back later to see if a link has been added.
We hope that you all enjoy.
below is a Google Earth Map of the Tour Route.
Attached is the latest Incursion Analysis from Amberley.
It is for the period Oct – Nov – Dec 2016
It makes interesting Reading
LATE MAIL.
Courtesy of Liz & Graham Hawthorne.
They documented the events of the Tour to Western Australia held in May this year (2016).
It is worth a read even if you were on the trip as it brings back the memories of what a fantastic trip it was that was made all the more enjoyable by the company we had.
Click on the link for their story.
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A very pleasant day was had by all who attended.
This fly-in was recommended by our President Phil Goyne and when it was discovered that the Redcliffe Aero Club had organised a day for the 16th October it was decided to join them.
From QRAA, President Phil Goyne with wife Mary flew in with Graham & Liz Hawthorne, Doug & Robyn McCullough, Graham & Val Pukallus, Bob & Robyn Denis, Steve & Leslie Donald with Peter & Lynn Bugg driving up from the Gold Coast.
We all arrived prior to lunch enjoying a coffee at the Cafe before walking up to the Ramada Resort to inspect the facilities there. After this is was decided to have lunch at the Cafe where the Redcliffe Aero Club had booked tables with approximately 20 people in their group.
As for flying in, the group from Caboolture experience some turbulence flying down via the lane between Archerfield and Amberley.
To state the obvious, the landings were interesting but not overly challenging to the experienced pilots flying in, it just needed the pilot to be alert and vigilant.
On departure, the wind had picked up and again required the pilot to be on his/her game. One Cessna on departure was noticed to have a very high nose up attitude to the point those on the ground thought that he might stall. Doug McCullough’s experience on departure was that he had to hold the nose down to maintain a 70kt climb out rate. The wind must have been in the range of 15 – 20kts as tracking up the east coast of Stradbroke sand was blowing to the west from the sand mining and would have been as high as 2,000 feet.
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Cheers from the Events Team
Another successful event was held yesterday, 2nd October 2016 with 11 planes flying into Cherrabah for their Up-Market BBQ lunch.
Graham & Liz Hawthorne said it all in an email which follows.
Those who flew to Millmerran on Saturday, some planned and others last minute, had a very enjoyable day trying out the camp oven cooking and damper. We hear the corned meat fritters were pretty good too! It was good to catch up with Steve and Leslie Donald who were camped there for the weekend.
Today’s flight on the 2nd October to Cherrabah for an upmarket barbeque lunch was enjoyed by all in the 11 aircraft that attended. We were surprised by the arrival of two twin engine planes (a Chieftain & a Twin Otter) as we were all coming in. Then the owner, Mr Ma, arrived by helicopter. It was nice to meet him as well.
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Thanks again everyone for your support. It makes planning events worthwhile.
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