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NARROMINE GLIDING CLUB NEWSLETTER - July 2023

There has been a lot going on at Narromine this year and there is a lot more yet to come. Probably one of our busiest years ever and with the World Gliding Championships coming up in December, possibly one of the most important.

Read this months instalment and keep coming back as we hope to keep you up to date each month from now until the Worlds in December 2023.

Click here to open the NGC July 2023 Newsletter

G. DALE PERFORMANCE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE

Author of "The Soaring Engine" and World Renowned Gliding Coach
G. Dale is back this season and you can fly with him at Narromine!!

G is the author of "The Soaring Engine" (now available in FOUR volumes) and will be running his full time cross-country performance gliding coaching course at Narromine again from October 23 2023.

The course is flexible and caters for both early Cross Country to full on Competition pilots and offers both theory and practical training. You will be flying one on one with G in the Narromine Duo Discus or you can fly a lead and follow with G in your own glider.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE AND BOOK TO FLY WITH G DALE CLICK HERE

Available Course Dates for 2023:

23 to 27 October 2023	AVAILABLE
30 October TO 3 November 2023	BOOKED
6 to 10 November 2023	BOOKED
13 to 17 November 2023	BOOKED
20 to 24 November 2023	BOOKED
27 November to 1 December 2023	AVAILABLE

CONGRATULATIONS BERYL HARTLEY

Beryl Hartley,has been awarded the prestigious FAI PAUL TISSANDIER DIPLOMA, named in honour of Paul Tissandier, Secretary General of FAI from 1919 to 1945. This diploma is awarded to those who have served the cause of aviation in general and sporting aviation in particular.

Recipients come from diverse backgrounds and represent numerous sports and countries, yet they are united in their commitment and energy at a high-level performance in their sport and in sharing their passion with others.

Beryl’s dedication to the Australian Gliding movement over many decades has helped to promote the sport around Australia. Her achievements serve as an inspiration to all who share her passion for aviation. Beryl’s contributions over the years include world competition crew 3 times, team captain for Australia 4 times, GFA Vice President 2 years, Gliding Australia President for 2 years, and Gliding Australia treasurer for 5 years. Additionally, she has been an essential part of the IGC with regard to badges and records systems.

Whether it is helping with hangarage or seeking support from the government, Beryl has shown fantastic dedication not only to gliding but to air sports generally through her many hours of service on various committees and running a full-time summer gliding site.

She is a very deserving recipient of her diploma.

Congratulations Beryl.