John Hoye came out to the airfield as we had a vist from 61 Probus members from Gunnedah and Narrabri. They just wanted to "look around". Not quite sure what to do with so many visitors all at once we came up with a plan. Set up about 30 white chairs in the Flight cente around the computer screen, and moved the white board in front of the window. Hooked up my laptop to the computer screen so we could show a DVD. We had a few to choose from - John Clarks promotional one, Matthew Minter's "Learning to fly" and the GFA's Gliding Downunder. We divided the people up into two groups, one lot in the flight centre, the other looking around the gliders and tug.
I showed my lot the GFA's DVD, because the commentary said all the things I would have said if I'd been giving them a talk. Also told them about our operation here and invited questions - there were quite a few. Then showed them round the hangars, and John took his lot into the flight center. He used Matthew's video.
At the end we showed them a launch - John Hoye towed and I flew the grob with my friend Val, who is visiting at the moment. Managed to land right in front of the audience - what a pose!!
The all seemed very happy, and I gave out quite a few cards and leaflets - they all have kids and grandkids who may want to fly. A few seemed quite interested for themselves. One of the people was a retired LAME, and another used to fly Pawnees!
It was 4pm by the time Val and I launched, there was a tiny bit of lift about, so I think it would have been OK earlier.
Successful day's PR, many thanks to John - could not possible have coped with the numbers single handed.
Looking good for Friday
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