TASMANIA ASRA National Championships 2009.

[Greg Mitchell]

http://www.rotorcraft.com.au/front-p...s-2008-a.htmlI posted the above link to these documents at Rotor"s forum front page. The booking document was to big for me to post here.You should be able to get these forms without signing on to the forum.Hopefully the booking document and fare schedule will be

[asra]

Russ, I have organized some fuel for you on the way to Tassie, here is a mate of mine dropping it off.

[Russell]

You"ve got no mates...................except me

[Greg Mitchell]

Hey Russ,If you are wanting accomodation, I"d need to know what dates.Cheers,Mitch.

[Greg Mitchell]

GENTLEMEN,ANYONE THINKING OF COMMING TO THE TASSIE NATIONALS MUST, REPEAT MUST BOOK ASAP WITH A $40 BOOKING FEE TO SECURE PASSAGE AND A PLACE ON THE SPIRIT OF TASMANIA FERRY.I KNOW MOST OF YOU HAVE PEE"D THIS AMOUNT UP AGAINST A WALL AT SOME STAGE IN YOUR LIVES AND IT IS NOT A REAL BIG FINANCIAL DRAIN, SO UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY TOP DOLLAR.....BOOK NOW!Spirit of Tasmania Ferry CHRIS WEST1800 204 687

[Greg Mitchell]

Just a quick update.Some of our members have indeed begun to book their passage on the Spirit Of Tasmania Ferry.Rob Patroney is bringing his two place and Bruce confirmed he is bringing his NEWO two place.SportsCopter is planned on being at the Nats also.The numbers are starting to grow and at this stage we may have 12-15 gyros.Northern Tas flying is planned for all through the Central North right down as far a Ross. There is the possibility of doing some flying off one of the Beaches West of the Nats home base at Clarence Point, up towards Stanley"s Nut. The horseshoe beach is approx 9 kms long, we used to do a little glider training off said beach. Another beach to the East of our home base over towards Bridport is very useable and there are private strips everywhere that we have access to as well as the "Tea Pot" a private strip over that way, that has a restaurant, scones and Cappa Coffees.Most of the folk who have booked are having at least a week proir to and a week after the ASRA Nats. This affords us to do lots of scenic flying and some fly/drive stuff.A flyin to Cranbourne is being planned with a BBQ lunch on site to acknowledge the Hills families contrabution to gyro recreational flying in Tasmania by making Cranbourne to main centre of training several years back. Those folk not flying can do the drive bit and checkout places like the Lavender Farm, Strawberry Farm...(pick your own bucket all you can eat while picking) lots of local wineries and local food produce here in the Tamar Valley. Travel across the Batman bridge towards the East Tamar and meet up with the flying crew at Cranbourne for the Luncheon event.Anyone trying to book rooms at the Clarence Point Lodge, who may not have been contacted, please bare withus. Andrew Roberts the owner is busy building and preping for this event and although the answering machine says they are open and operating, they may not return you call as quickly as we may like at this time.That plus the fact that Andrew has taken possession of his Jetranger and is taking lessons now.I hope to have the meals accommodation packages posted by next week end. And the Prez Muzza Barker has asked me to get something into the gyro news for the next edition.Further updates. As they come to hand.Mitch

[birdy]

Stick at it Mitch, your do"n a top job mate. Only thing i dont like bout your plans so far is, im not in um.

[Greg Mitchell]

Cheers Birdy.....I have my fingers crossed, that your plans might change. I"d like to catch up with you on a personal level and of course having you at any Nationals and flying is an incentive for others to attend. There are blokes on the ASRA Board I know who can fly like you and I understand they are comming. My Monarch will get some use. Hope you too can turn up for the Nationals.Well Gents a little update here for those waiting patiently for the rooms accomodation/camping/caravan sites/food package available on site at the Clarence Point Lodge. Recieved an email from Andrew Roberts the owner, he returns to OZ today and we are finalising details over the weekend.Muzz has asked me to write a blurb for the Gyro News, so I will be able to "pen" this by end of the weekend and post said information Monday on the forums.There are plenty of other places to to stay ranging from 5 Minute Drive to 15 Mins though Andrew and I

[bosca]

Good one Mitch.This is the sort of exposure that we as gyro enthusiasts need.

[Greg Mitchell]

Thanks Kym,We can only have a Nats doco if we have the gyros ......you"ll be bringing your single place then Mate? ;D Cheers,Mitch.

[Greg Mitchell]

WhoUp!Have an update for those interested. Met with Andrew and Eric today from the Holiday Lodge. I will be meeting with Eric next week to walk the 2100 feet grass strip. I am still believeing I can convince my old mate Nigel "Nudge" Barwick to for-go the NatFly and be here for our Nationals...this will be a bonus for us all. Local guy lots of time in trikes and X-Air ultralight here in the Central North. Accomodation/Food Package 7 Double Rooms ( ensuite )1 Night $1252-3 Nights $1003-5 Nights $90Camping/Caravans $10 per night.No Power, bring Gennies.2 Gen-sets on site available for hire.2 Port-a-loos provided.Budget BBQ Breakfast Lunch and DinnerCereal, Mixed Grill/Eggs/Toast BBQ BreakfastHamburgers BBQed Lunch and DinnerCan organise av-gas and JetA1 fuel if required.Chopper will be available for TIF"s2 Two Place Gyros available for TIF"sASRA approval to proceed with plans to attract increase numbers of spectators. Also, moving forward on TV and Doco coverage.Heard today another two place might becoming.

[NiqueNaque]

Mitch,Just a note to say I observe that you are an awsome bloke.My praise for your efforts in making 2009 hapen.Cheers,Nic.

[Brian]

He certainly is one awesome bloke Nick!!You are doing a great job the Mitch. Its looking good and growing all the time.

[Greg Mitchell]

Hey Fellas,All the flattery in the world gets me no where, unless you are going to attend. :PNick you need to take this Easter off. Life is to short as we well know. Jump on a Virgin or Jetstar and come and have some R & R. Brian, Rosie needs a holiday. :-* and I miss you both.Mitch

[NiqueNaque]

Sooooo,You don"t miss me then Mitch...... humph, that"s it, I"m not coming....Time will tell.I could be a free man very soon - might give you a call on the issue.Cheers,Nic