Jim Carpenter has kindly offered to host a cross country clinic at the weekends. Pilots interested in cutting the apron strings and embarking on this fantastic adventure are invited to drop by the clubhouse at 1000 hrs on Saturdays and Sundays. We will get a weather briefing using the latest technology, all carefully explained by Bob Carlson - great stuff. Jim will talk about tasks for the day and he will pair up a junior pilot (sheep) with a more experienced cross country pilot (sheppard). Also one lucky pilot may be able to join a more experienced pilot in the DG 505. It's great fun. Any questions please e-mail Jim at carpentj@nexicom.net
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to get the back seat in the DG and Jim guided us around the course with several other pilots flying club or other craft, including Jan Cina in the LS4, Doug O'connell in his 1M and Patricia Olivier Martin in the Junior.
Chris Wilson also took the time to sheppard us around in his Mosquito W2. The course that day took us to Hanover, Toronto Sailing and Guelph returning to Rockton, - in all 3.5 hours. You'll learn a lot so why dont you plan to come out and join us. 
Last weekend was a bit of a washout but Jerzy Szemplinsky took charge of the 505 and escorted Jay Allardyce on a trip to Woodstock - and back - under terrible conditions. Amazing what can be done.
