All memberships for the coming year are now due. There will be no change to the standard $30 rate for the coming year. You can make payments electronically by transferring them straight into the LFC bank account:
Name: LFS Social Club
BSB: 633-000
Account: 152677076
Please make sure you put your membership number or name in the comments section so we can update your records!
Click on the link below to download a draft copy of a DL flyer created for use at the flying school desk. It is designed to be folded in thirds and handed out to people who inquire about LFC. We welcome your feedback on the content. Please send comments to Steve Hitchen hitchy@iinet.net.au
All members are encouraged to read the meeting notes from the LFC meeting held at Lilydale on 14 August 2016.
We will be celebrating the life of and saying our farewells to Marjy Grosvenor on Monday 15 August 2.15 pm at Federation Chapel at Lilydale Memorial Park. At Marjy’s request, please don’t wear black and in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Peter Mac. Envelopes for this purpose will be available at the service.
Members of the LFC formation team will also conduct a fly-over tribute.
We couldn’t have asked for a much better day!
Planning a day-trip for the midst of Winter is always a gamble, but on 16 July, LFC did just that, and came up with a pearler of a day. Six aeroplanes departed Lilydale at around 10.30 in bright sunshine, with not even a hint of a zephyr to create any concern at all. Some pilot opted to go coastal to Torquay then inland, whereas others stuck to the coast all the way past the 12 Apostles. One team, Steve and Bill in DZP, opted for a city orbit then over Avalon and direct to Cobden.
The arrival was impressive. Doug Fraser in his Pipistrel Virus beat all others in by a good half-hour, but the other five aeroplanes all arrived in a two-minute window bang on midday. We couldn’t have timed it that well if we’d planned it that way!
Members of Cobden Aero Club were on hand to help shuffle aeroplanes around the parking areas and some even scored a lift into town and the famous Cobden Bakery. Others strolled the 1 km or so. It was still a brilliant day and a good walk never goes astray …
Cobden Aero Club has about 30 members, but good club room facilities, a sealed runway and avgas available. It is possibly one of the most over-looked airports in Victoria’s western district.
The weather for the trip home was fantastic … but forecast to improve.
All-up the day worked remarkably well for something scheduled for July, and we have already extended an invitation to Cobden Aero Club visit Lilydale some time soon.
Have a look at Cobden Aero Club’s Facebook page for a full photo album of the LFC visit.
Aircraft
Bonanza JLF – Louise, Jock and Bronson
Archer ZZW – Mark, Steve and Dennis
Jabiru 5122 – Barry and Silvia
Pipistrel 8657 – Doug
Victa XVV – Lee and Martin
Cardinal DZP – Steve and Bill
Lilydale Flying Club is organising this year’s Winter Dinner. This is a very popular event that attracts a healthy number of people for a great night’s socialising with good food and wine to boot. This year’s event is on Friday 1 July at Fergusson Winery at Dixons Creek, North of Yarra Glen. Fergusson is owned and operated by LFC members Louise Fergusson and Jock Folan. Fergusson Winery has a terrific atmosphere with a beautiful open fire and a spit roast to die for! And there might be a wine or too hanging around as well.
Club members can get in on this event by sending their name and the number of tickets needed to Steve Hitchen hitchy@iinet.net.au
Bob Irvine is running a practice session at 1530 for 1600 for those intending to get down to ‘Tyabb the following Sunday 15th for the inter-club Comp Day
Its a fun thing to participate in, and does hone spot landing and low flying techniques. Bob willl be present to explain how the day works and to offer tips to help us win this time
(last event came 2nd) Some written material will be available. This is not just for aircraft owners and may be suitable for some of the more advanced students as well
Any queries -give Bob a call via Ylil
Sat 30Th April was an open day at Lilydale Airport.
The purpose was to encourage young potential pilots to come out and see what its all about. Flying for a career was highlighted with a large group of professional pilots present as well as recreational pilots ,all ready to talk about aviation. Aircraft were on display and Hangar tours were run. There was representation from our club as well as AWPA. and a large contingent of instructors who spoke to every guest that arrived
The event was a success I believe, and perhaps can be run yearly. With further advertising a larger audience could easily be attracted and catered for.
LFC held a general meeting on 10 April 2016 after the BBQ. The notes from the meeting can be found on the link below.
Lock in this event on your calender for this significant flyaway open to all club members and their families
Hobart is the destination and departure will be Saturday 29th Oct till Tues 1st Nov
See forums and events entries for more details as they come to hand and to log your interest.
