The BIG DAY!!!!!!
Loads of people at the club as you can imagine, but since the ceremony was not until 5 pm, many of us risked a flight, but nobody dared to land out. We chose a short 2hr task Mullaley 30km, Baan Baa 30 km and Manilla 20 km - similar to the day before.
The soaring conditions were just about the best this year, with total climb averages of about 8 kts and peak vario readings in the order of 13 or 14. Dave Shorter once again averaged 12 kts! He hasn't posted his flight on OLC so there's no way of checking. Geoff Sim flew Todds JS1, I flew the Mosquito, Bob Emery and Chris Bowman in turn flew the LS7, Dave Bull and Matthew Atkinson in Discus 2s, Ian McPhee and Nick Singer in Grob 103 LL, John Clark in his DG808, John McLeod in Cirrus IUZ. Probably others I can't remember,
Cloudbase around 7000ft, and strong predictable thermals under perfect cumulus.
Those of us who attempted the task got round OK and landed back at about 3.00 pm, which gave time to put gliders away and get showered and changed for the wedding.
I have never seen the glider dags at Lake Keepit look so smart. The ceremony was held at the 14 end of the runway, with a view across the Lake, the weather was perfect. The bride arrived in Cessna 180 PDK (Ian and Joy's aeroplane) beautifully taxied by John Wakefield. It was really beautiful, Ian and Joy looked so happy, and as the sun set, the kangaroos came out to watch us celebrate with champagne and nibblies on the runway.
The fun continued in a Marquee in front of the club house, with a whole pig spit roasted all day by Bob Dircks, and a brilliant band.
An absolutely fantastic gliding day, followed by a simply perfect wedding celebration.
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