Each year we celebrate the successes of our club members from new and improving pilots to XC achievers and the winch operators and Tow Coaches who make the club work!
2024 had a strong early season with a not-so-strong summer. Despite this we had an active year with new and existing members achieving some great flights and enjoyable flying days:
Most Improved Pilot: Penny Anscombe
Chairman’s trophy – Richard Buck, with a note from our chairman:
Richard puts in so much time, with enthusiasm, fixes all sorts, always selfless, never dogmatic, supportive.
The chairman also wants to make a special mention to Chris Hobbs who has done so well in competitions last year.
Best Pilot: Martin Horn (232.3 point on XCLeague)
Furthest from the field: Martin Horn (100km from the field on XCLeague)
Tow Coach of the Year: Bill Bankes-Jones (13 days run)
Winch Operator of the Year: Bill Bankes-Jones (218 tows)
Launch Marshall: Jason Harper (161 launches)
Most Towed Pilot: Andrew Bobbitt (71 launches)