A fantastic day was recently held at the Central Coast Soaring Club, Mangrove Mountain when the Ilma Nicholson Wing of the Australian Air League held a Gliding Day.
19 Cadets and Officers from Doyalson, Gosford and Toukley Squadrons had flights for their Air Activities – Gliding 3 and 2 badges as well as their Air Experience badges.
Special thanks go to the hard working members of the Club for making the day a tremendous success with 24 flights during the day.
Thursday evening saw the opening of the Australian Air League’s newest Squadron at Geelong, Victoria with the Squadron holding its first meeting night at the Geelong Football Umpires League club rooms at Kardinia Park, Geelong.
A number of prospective cadets came along and all were very keen to join. They were joined by cadets and parents from the nearby Point Cook Squadron who helped out on the night, speaking to parents and cadets about the Air League.
The Air League has a long history in the Geelong area, the first Squadron there opened in October 1939 with gliding camps held on the Belmont Commons and we are pleased to be back and serving the local community.
If you would like to learn more about the Australian Air League, contact;
Malcolm Angus (Geelong Sqn)
oc.geelong@airleague.com.au
m. 0448 229 900
or
Greg O’Brien (Victoria Group)
operations.vic@airleague.com.au
The Australian Air League’s very own Corporal Blake Tickner from Southern Highlands Squadron had a great honour on Saturday the 19th of October. He was selected to perform in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo at ANZ Stadium. Corporal Tickner is also a member of the Highlands Pipes and Drums, their Drum Major Karen Tabram asked if Blake would like to join them in the opening parade on Saturday night. A big achievement for a 14-year-old!
Blake has been drumming since the age of 10 and he has always had a natural talent for rhythm which he must have inherited from his Mother and Grandfather who are also Drummers.
After his performance, Blake joined his family in the crowd to enjoy the rest of the show. A highlight was definitely the Lochiel Marching Drill Team. We could learn a lot from these ladies and their marching techniques, they were phenomenal.
The Tattoo comprised of bands and performers of 14 nations from around the world, consisting of 1,521 performers, the largest number of performers in the Tattoo’s 69-year history. Celebrating Australia’s place in history and its links with allies. Including, for the first time ever, acts from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu. It was a great night for all involved and something Blake will remember forever.
The Australian Air League is pleased to announce there will be a new Squadron in opening in Geelong, Victoria. The first meeting night is Thursday 7th November (6pm) and the Squadron will meet at the Geelong Football Umpires League club rooms at Kardinia Park, Geelong.
If you would like to learn more about the Australian Air League, contact;
Malcolm Angus (Geelong Sqn)
oc.geelong@airleague.com.au
m. 0448 229 900
or
Greg O’Brien (Victoria Group)
operations.vic@airleague.com.au
Congratulations to Senja Robey BEM and Tristar Aviation on their recent 2019 Wings Awards, that recognise contributions to general aviation.
Senja was awarded the Col Pay Award for a Lifetime of Service to General Aviation, recognising her 50+ years of instructing and her work with the Australian Women Pilots Association amongst other achievements. Senja’s husband, Keith Robey was also the first cadet of the Australian Air League, founded by his father George in 1934.
Flying Training Organisation of the Year was Tristar Aviation at Moorabbin Airport, Victoria. Tristar was founded by Geoff and Adrianne Fleming in 1993, Adrianne is also the Group Executive Commissioner of the Victoria Group of the Australian Air League, to whom Tristar provide reduced-cost flight training and air experience flights.
Details of the awards and a full list of recipients can be found on the Australian Flying website here.