ON THE
coVER
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Growing and nurturing
our clubs in 2017, giving members a better flying
experience
Growing Club Membership
How you can
help your clubs grow and prosper in 2017
members news
New field for Bacchus Marsh,
Tribute to Gary Sunderland, SA club taking novice
pilots under their wing, Big milestone for free flight
community in Australia
10
travel story
Tahn Stowe soars around the
world in free flight, taking a bird’s-eye view
14
Management Matters
Training and skill
development to keep our skies safe and member’s
injury free
21
GROWING CLUB MEMBERSHIP
REMEMBERING GARY SUNDERLAND
10
16
sAFETY MATTERS
First Aid basics for
member’s safety
three brothers
Younger generation taking
to the skies in honour of their grandfather
THREE BROTHERS
08
03
05
06
08
out & About
Charity for Royal Flying Doctor
Service a soaring success
22
The MAAA are always keen to hear about your successes or story ideas for Wingspan.
Please send your ideas to me at
editor@maaa.asn.au .